Akiu Onsen
In Japanese: 秋保温泉
A hot-spring town about an hour by bus from Sendai, counted among Japan's three 'royal' baths and once the Date lords' spa. The Rairaikyo gorge runs through it.
Too crowded? Similar but quieter: Rairaikyo Gorge
Nearby
- Rairaikyo Gorge ≈ 10 min by car
- Akiu Otaki Falls ≈ 30 min by car
- Sakunami Onsen ≈ 30 min by car
- Murata Storehouse Town ≈ 35 min by car
- Osaki Hachimangu Shrine ≈ 35 min by car
Travel times are rough estimates by car.
- Getting there
- Miyagi Kotsu bus from Sendai Sta. west exit, about 55 min
- Fee
- Free to visit; day bathing fees vary by inn
- Time needed
- 3 h
Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-12. Report outdated info