Enjoy skin-beautifying hot spring waters and sauna at an all-inclusive hot spring resort that inherits a storied history
Miyagi Sendai City
"TAOYA Akiu" is a hot spring resort hotel in Akiu Onsen, Taihaku Ward, Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture, developed by the Ooedo Onsen Monogatari Group. While carrying on the tradition of the long-established Iwanumaya inn, it has introduced a luxurious all-inclusive style. The hot spring is a mildly alkaline sodium-calcium chloride spring that is gentle on the skin, and you can enjoy it in a spacious, open bathhouse with high ceilings and in a beautiful open-air bath integrated with the garden. Each of the alternating men’s and women’s bathhouses is equipped with a generously sized dry sauna and a cool cold plunge bath. Free beer and ice cream are also available after bathing, making it the perfect place to unwind in supreme comfort.
TypeNatural Hot Spring
A spacious, open bathhouse with very high ceilings and excellent ventilation for steam. You can luxuriate in the renowned Akiu Onsen waters, known for their smooth feel and excellent skin-beautifying effects, in a large indoor bath. The tubs are divided into hot and lukewarm temperatures, so you can stretch out your arms and legs at your preferred heat and unwind from everyday fatigue.
TypeNatural Hot Spring
A hot spring open-air bath whose design feels almost seamlessly integrated with a beautiful Japanese garden. At night, it is lit up, allowing you to enjoy bathing in an atmospheric, dreamlike setting. While taking in the seasonal beauty of Akiu’s nature and the pleasant night breeze, you can savor a truly supreme moment of relaxation to your heart’s content.
TypeNatural Hot Spring
A private bath where you can luxuriate in complete exclusivity with the renowned Akiu Onsen waters in a personal space. Families and couples can enjoy a quiet, unhurried soak without worrying about being seen. After warming your body in the hot spring, you can spend a luxurious moment in the private rest area.
Sauna TypeDry Sauna
Stove TypeConvection Stove (Sauna Stone)
Capacity10people
A generously sized dry sauna installed in each of the alternating men’s and women’s bathhouses. The room, wrapped in the warmth of wood, spreads a mild heat evenly throughout and gently encourages a pleasant sweat from deep within the body. In this quiet, TV-free space, you can relax and enjoy your sauna session at your own pace while simply being with yourself.
Water QualityTap Water
Capacity3people
A cold plunge bath located right near the sauna room. The water is kept thoroughly cold, quickly cooling down your body after you have warmed up in the sauna. After cooling down, move to the open-air area overlooking the greenery of the garden and enjoy a refreshing outdoor air bath while feeling the clear air of Akiu.
Closed Days: None
107 Yakushi, Yumoto, Akiu-machi, Taihaku Ward, Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture 982-0241
Gender Access
Gender Separated
The above applies to the communal (shared) baths. At facilities with private baths or private saunas, guests with tattoos may still be able to bathe. Please check with the facility for details.
Curated by an expert who visits onsen and sauna facilities every day and has explored 300+ locations — only facilities confirmed to be truly exceptional are featured.
Learn moreEnjoy skin-beautifying hot spring waters and sauna at an all-inclusive hot spring resort that inherits a storied history
Miyagi Sendai City
"TAOYA Akiu" is a hot spring resort hotel in Akiu Onsen, Taihaku Ward, Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture, developed by the Ooedo Onsen Monogatari Group. While carrying on the tradition of the long-established Iwanumaya inn, it has introduced a luxurious all-inclusive style. The hot spring is a mildly alkaline sodium-calcium chloride spring that is gentle on the skin, and you can enjoy it in a spacious, open bathhouse with high ceilings and in a beautiful open-air bath integrated with the garden. Each of the alternating men’s and women’s bathhouses is equipped with a generously sized dry sauna and a cool cold plunge bath. Free beer and ice cream are also available after bathing, making it the perfect place to unwind in supreme comfort.
TypeNatural Hot Spring
A spacious, open bathhouse with very high ceilings and excellent ventilation for steam. You can luxuriate in the renowned Akiu Onsen waters, known for their smooth feel and excellent skin-beautifying effects, in a large indoor bath. The tubs are divided into hot and lukewarm temperatures, so you can stretch out your arms and legs at your preferred heat and unwind from everyday fatigue.
TypeNatural Hot Spring
A hot spring open-air bath whose design feels almost seamlessly integrated with a beautiful Japanese garden. At night, it is lit up, allowing you to enjoy bathing in an atmospheric, dreamlike setting. While taking in the seasonal beauty of Akiu’s nature and the pleasant night breeze, you can savor a truly supreme moment of relaxation to your heart’s content.
TypeNatural Hot Spring
A private bath where you can luxuriate in complete exclusivity with the renowned Akiu Onsen waters in a personal space. Families and couples can enjoy a quiet, unhurried soak without worrying about being seen. After warming your body in the hot spring, you can spend a luxurious moment in the private rest area.
Sauna TypeDry Sauna
Stove TypeConvection Stove (Sauna Stone)
Capacity10people
A generously sized dry sauna installed in each of the alternating men’s and women’s bathhouses. The room, wrapped in the warmth of wood, spreads a mild heat evenly throughout and gently encourages a pleasant sweat from deep within the body. In this quiet, TV-free space, you can relax and enjoy your sauna session at your own pace while simply being with yourself.
Water QualityTap Water
Capacity3people
A cold plunge bath located right near the sauna room. The water is kept thoroughly cold, quickly cooling down your body after you have warmed up in the sauna. After cooling down, move to the open-air area overlooking the greenery of the garden and enjoy a refreshing outdoor air bath while feeling the clear air of Akiu.
Closed Days: None
107 Yakushi, Yumoto, Akiu-machi, Taihaku Ward, Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture 982-0241
Gender Access
Gender Separated
The above applies to the communal (shared) baths. At facilities with private baths or private saunas, guests with tattoos may still be able to bathe. Please check with the facility for details.
Curated by an expert who visits onsen and sauna facilities every day and has explored 300+ locations — only facilities confirmed to be truly exceptional are featured.
Learn more