[2025 Sendai Stay] Travel Guide for Hoshino Resorts Kai Akiu (Updated Apr)

Hoshino Resorts KAI Akiu, a hot spring resort hotel in Sendai's Akiu Onsen, opened in 2024 and is not only very new but also very elegant. The spacious and comfortable Japanese-Western style rooms feature beige tatami mats and sky-blue sofas, creating an elegant and sophisticated atmosphere. Guests can enjoy views of the mountain stream and listen to the soothing sounds of flowing water and gentle breezes, making it incredibly therapeutic. The 60-square-meter Japanese-style room with one night and two meals is the best design with a large window-side sofa. The price is about 9,000 TWD per person per night, and there is a 20% discount for a two-night stay booked through the official website. Akiu Onsen is a sodium calcium chloride spring that can relieve muscle pain and fatigue. The hotel has two indoor pools, one outdoor pool, and a foot bath. After soaking in the hot springs, guests can relax in the space overlooking the Natori River and the buried tree landscape while enjoying an ice cream, making it incredibly refreshing.

This time I came to Akiu Onsen in Sendai and stayed at the newly opened Kai-Akiu which was opened in April this year. After staying at Kai-Borodo last time, I was still a little disappointed with the dinner at Hoshino. This time I decided to give Kai another chance, but was disappointed again. The food for dinner on the first day was very bad, and my family almost didn't finish it. The presentation was beautiful, but the taste was salty, and the rice in the earthen pot was hard. I reported it to their service staff, and the dinner on the second day was an improvement, which saved a little face. The breakfast was standard traditional Japanese, which was considered to be in the middle level. This time I booked two rooms and stayed for two nights each. In addition to experiencing the hotel, I was mainly looking forward to its meals, but in the end I gave it 72 points. If it weren't for the improvement of dinner on the second day, the score might have been failing. As for the room, it is spacious and has a beautiful view from the window. There are two indoor hot springs and one outdoor hot spring, with two types of spring quality. The experience activity in Akiu is to experience their wine culture. Even if you don’t drink, you will be provided with rice bran drinks for tasting. It is actually quite interesting, but it may be a bit boring for children. It just so happened that the second night was my daughter’s birthday, so I booked a birthday cake from her. They also took a group photo and printed it out immediately for us, which was a great way to commemorate her birthday during the trip. Overall I give it 76 points, except for the room and hot spring. The other facilities are not very attractive and lack some characteristics. The above personal feelings are provided for reference by friends who are interested! #familytravel #besthotels #cooltravelexperiences #travelinspiration

✨Hotel Highlights cultural performances every night and sake etiquette ♨️Amenities excellent 🛁Room Environment large and beautiful 🍽️Breakfast excellent 🛎️Hotel Service excellent 💗Guest Experience excellent #travel #japantrip

📍KAI Akiu (Miyagi Prefecture) 💨Access Take the Takeya Kotsu bus 🚌 (Sendai Station - KAI Akiu) 💞Recommended Points The snow had just settled, and the view from the room was very beautiful. You can enjoy Akiu wine and Sendai sweets in the lounge. You can enjoy a footbath with a view of the snowy landscape. The local event (?), which you need to reserve at check-in, was interesting. You can hear stories about Date Masamune's sake and make and eat zunda mochi. It was also fun to interact with other guests. ⚡️Disappointing Points I chose the plan with breakfast and dinner included, but I felt it was a bit overpriced for the cost.