Akiu Onsen is known as the “inner sanctum of Sendai,” the “City of Trees. Its history is said to date back about 1,500 years. Since the 29th Emperor Kinmei’s illness was cured by this hot spring and he was given the title of “Natori no Goyu,” it has attracted nationwide attention as one of the three most famous hot springs in Japan, along with Arima Onsen in Hyogo Prefecture and Dogo Onsen in Ehime Prefecture. Akiu Onsen has a long history as a bathhouse of the Date family during the feudal domain era, and its proximity to central Sendai makes it convenient not only for overnight stays but also for one-day trips. The rich natural environment of Akiu Onsen makes it a popular place for the common people to relax and enjoy a hot-spring cure.
Shuttle bus to/from Sendai Station
16 minutes from the Sendai-Minami IC of Tohoku Expressway
21 minutes from Sendai Miyagi IC, Tohoku Expressway