Sakan is located in the town of Akiu Onsen, one of the three most famous hot springs in Japan.
Here we will introduce you to the charm of this traditional inn with over 1,000 years of history.

Location of Sakan


Sakan
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Sakan is a historic ryokan located in the Akiyu hot spring resort area.
It is very easy to get to from Sendai Station, and once you leave the streets of Sendai, you will quickly find yourself in a magnificent natural environment.
Among the three most famous hot springs in Japan, Akinyu Onsen, Sakan has a particularly long history.
In the main building, a torch brought back from Koyasan has been burning for 400 years, and valuable documents and items related to the Date family are on display.

Attractions of Sakan


Attractions of Sakan
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The best part is that the hot water has a history of 1,500 years.
During the Tokugawa period (1603-1867), the baths were used by the lord of Sendai, Date Masamune, as his “bathing palace.
The lattice that surrounds the bath is a reproduction of the lattice that served as protection for Masamune Date from outside enemies when he bathed in the bath.

Rooms at Sakan

Guest room with open-air bath

Guest room with open-air bath
Japanese-style room, one room type

Japanese-style room, one room type
suite

suite
Special Room Hiten no Ma

Special Room Hiten no Ma
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Sakan Cuisine


Sakan Cuisine

Sakan Cuisine
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You can enjoy Sendai beef and the famous gyutan (beef tongue), among other dishes prepared with the utmost care and skill by chefs who carefully select seasonal ingredients.
The rice is locally grown Akiu rice.
The rice is locally produced in Akiu, and the plump and soft rice is a feast in itself.

Sakan Basic Information

Facility Name Sakan
Address Yumoto, Akiu-cho, Taihaku-ku, Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture
Phone number 022-398-2233
Budget Budget for 2 adults: from 35.000 yen
Official Site https://www.hotel-sakan.com/

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Summary


What do you think?
The 1,500-year-old hot spring is a premium hot spring that can only be experienced here.
Please come and experience this traditional hot spring.