[2025 Sendai Attraction] Travel Guide for Rairaikyo Gorge (Updated May)

#springwander A beautiful canyon formed by the Natori River, which pours from Mt. Kamuro in the Ou Mountains to Sendai. " "Lei" refers to the way the stone is rolling, and it was named in 1931 by Toyotaka Komiya, a disciple of Natsume Soseki and an honorary professor at Tohoku University. It is close to the centre of Sendai Akiu Onsen, a famous hot spring representing Tohoku, and many people visit it as a tourist attraction where you can easily enjoy forest bathing and autumn leaves. The valley with strange stone giant rocks stretches for about 2 km, and a promenade is maintained for 650 metres in the meantime. There are many attractions such as a rock with a heart-shaped depression called "Peek Bridge ♡ Heart", which is certified as a sacred place for lovers, "Tenhaku Iwa" that seems to have been split in half with an axe, and "Kiman Iwa" that looks like a human face.

#仙台櫻花 Akiu Onsen is one of Sendai’s most famous hot spring resorts, and during cherry blossom season, it transforms into a breathtaking destination. Located about 30 minutes from downtown Sendai, this area offers a combination of natural beauty, relaxation, and traditional Japanese hospitality. The riverbanks, temples, and ryokan (Japanese inns) in Akiu are lined with cherry trees, creating stunning scenery. One of the best spots is Rairaikyo Gorge, where cherry blossoms bloom along the cliffs, enhancing the beauty of the flowing river below. Many visitors enjoy a soak in the outdoor hot spring baths while admiring the blossoms, making for an unforgettable experience. Akiu Onsen also offers traditional kaiseki cuisine, seasonal sweets, and historical sites like Akiu Shrine. If you want to combine cherry blossom viewing with a rejuvenating hot spring experience, Akiu Onsen is a perfect choice.

📍Rairaikyo Gorge Yumoto Biwahara, Akiu-cho, Taihaku-ku, Sendai-shi, Miyagi 《Access》 Bus stop Nozokibashi/About 0 minutes on foot from Miyagi Kotsu Bus stop Rairaikyo Iriguchi/About 0 minutes on foot from Sendai Municipal Bus Bus stop Grand Hotel Mae/About 2 minutes on foot from Takeya Kotsu ✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲ ▶️A beautiful valley with huge rocks and rare stones looming over it Located near Akiu Onsen Yumoto The Nozokibashi Bridge at the entrance to Akiu Onsen Town is almost in the middle of Rairaikyo Gorge, and across the bridge you can see a beautiful valley with huge rocks and strange stones hanging over it for about 1km. A promenade continues along the valley downstream, but since it had snowed, the footing was poor and we went only part way and turned back. It seems that the trail is lit up during the autumn foliage season, and when the new leaves come out, you can see a scene enveloped in greenery. #winterspectacles #wintertrip #Miyagi #AkiuOnsen #valley #0yentripJanuary2025

Leisure stroll...Lei々xia Park🤩Good air🥹Mood even better😁 If you stay for two nights in different hot springs ♨️ hotels, you can choose to change the hotel availability (usually in the morning Japanese hot springs hotels usually check out at 10, check-in at 3:00) and take a leisurely stroll at local tourist landmarks! Like me... leaving yesterday's hot spring hotel 🏨 in the morning by bus 🚌 arriving at the new hotel after dropping your luggage, you can comfortably go to the park and visit the local specialty supermarket 😄😄😄 really feel authentic and novel 😁😁😁

To get to Rairaikyo, first go to Akiu Sato Center. It is a free facility that can be used as a base for sightseeing. There is an Akiu Onsenkyo Tourist Information Center, a restaurant, and an exhibition where you can learn about the history. Facility name: Akiu Sato Center Name: Rairaikyo Address: 40-7 Teradahara, Yumoto, Akiu-cho, Taihaku-ku, Sendai-shi, Miyagi Access: About 30 minutes by car from Sendai Station There is a road leading to Rairaikyo behind Akiu Sato Center. The road is well maintained and you can arrive quickly. Please go there while taking a walk in the cool nature. If you are going to Akiu Onsen, we recommend stopping by Akiu Sato Center first 😊 #Domestic travel #Akiu #Akiu Onsen #Sendai #Sendai sightseeing #Sendai trip #Nature #Miyagi Prefecture #Tourism #Tourist information center #Rairaikyo