Sakunami Onsen
In Japanese: 作並温泉
A hot-spring village in the mountains west of Sendai, said to date back to the Nara or Kamakura period. Its gentle water is called the 'beauty-making bath'; large hotels and inns line the valley.
Nearby
- Akiu Otaki Falls ≈ 20 min by car
- Jogi Nyorai Saihoji Temple ≈ 20 min by car
- Akiu Onsen ≈ 30 min by car
- Rairaikyo Gorge ≈ 30 min by car
- Yamadera (Risshakuji Temple) ≈ 45 min by car
Travel times are rough estimates by car.
- Getting there
- About 40 min by JR Senzan Line to Sakunami Sta., then about 5 min by inn shuttle or car; or about 1 hr 10 min by Sendai City Bus from Sendai Sta. West Exit
- Fee
- Day bathing fees vary by inn
- Time needed
- 3 h
Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-15. Report outdated info