Akiu Onsen
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Day Use Onsen
As it is relatively close to Sendai Station, many of the onsen facilities in Akiu Onsen are available for day use. Popular ones are Ryokusuitei, Hotel Zuihou, and Hotel New Mitoya, where visitors can take a relaxing bath in a good quality onsen. Most of the day use onsen prices are around 1,000 yen. Onsen-hopping is also recommended.
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Effective Onsen for Smooth Skin
The spring water of Akiu Onsen has a quality called enka-bussen (chloride spring) containing salt, similar to sea water. It prevents chills after bathing and is said to have high moisturizing qualities as well as health benefits against poor circulation, joint pain and skin problems. It is popular among ladies as it makes skin smooth.
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Dynamic Akiu O-taki (waterfall)
Akiu O-taki is a national scenic beauty and is also selected as one of Japan's top 100 waterfalls. It is impressive how the waterfall streams down 55 meters from in between the cliff surfaces. The surrounding mountains can be seen from the observatory overlooking the waterfall. It is also possible to go to the basin by going down the walkway.
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Experiencing Craft
Known as "Sendai's hospitality hall," Akiu Onsen is also a popular art spot with many workshops and art museums. In the "Akiu Kobo no Sato," nine traditional kokeshi (Japanese dolls) and dyeing workshops are gathered, visitors can order products while watching the craftsmanship up close and even experience the creation process themselves. Activities such as kokeshi painting (1,000 yen) and aizome (indigo dyeing) (1,500 yen) are available.
(Source: 馬耳湯風(ばじとうふう))
(Source: 日々を気ままに)
Day Use Onsen
As it is relatively close to Sendai Station, many of the onsen facilities in Akiu Onsen are available for day use. Popular ones are Ryokusuitei, Hotel Zuihou, and Hotel New Mitoya, where visitors can take a relaxing bath in a good quality onsen. Most of the day use onsen prices are around 1,000 yen. Onsen-hopping is also recommended.
(Source: flickr)
Effective Onsen for Smooth Skin
The spring water of Akiu Onsen has a quality called enka-bussen (chloride spring) containing salt, similar to sea water. It prevents chills after bathing and is said to have high moisturizing qualities as well as health benefits against poor circulation, joint pain and skin problems. It is popular among ladies as it makes skin smooth.
(Source: pixta)
Dynamic Akiu O-taki (waterfall)
Akiu O-taki is a national scenic beauty and is also selected as one of Japan's top 100 waterfalls. It is impressive how the waterfall streams down 55 meters from in between the cliff surfaces. The surrounding mountains can be seen from the observatory overlooking the waterfall. It is also possible to go to the basin by going down the walkway.
(Source: pixta)
Experiencing Craft
Known as "Sendai's hospitality hall," Akiu Onsen is also a popular art spot with many workshops and art museums. In the "Akiu Kobo no Sato," nine traditional kokeshi (Japanese dolls) and dyeing workshops are gathered, visitors can order products while watching the craftsmanship up close and even experience the creation process themselves. Activities such as kokeshi painting (1,000 yen) and aizome (indigo dyeing) (1,500 yen) are available.
(Source: 馬耳湯風(ばじとうふう))
