Around Ōgameyama Forest Park × Stays Popular For SunsetsHighly rated for rooms and amenities at Hotel·Ryokan

This was my first trip to Tohoku, and I stayed here. In recent years I hadn’t found an Accommodation that truly satisfied me, but this one exceeded my expectations in every way—hospitality, meals, and the Room. I took a taxi from the nearest station, and every driver said, “Everyone says there’s nothing to complain about!” They were absolutely right. It’s well worth the price—you won’t regret staying here. For those making a Reservation, I strongly recommend choosing a Plan that includes dinner! The portions are generous, and everything is delicious, including fresh seafood and mountain vegetables. Unfortunately it rained during our stay, but we were able to relax while listening to the rain and looking out over Matsushima. We’ll definitely return to see Matsushima in another season!

The view of Matsushima from the Room was as beautiful as a painting. The meals offered a wide variety, and we were able to enjoy local flavors. My husband, who loves drinks, was very happy with the wide selection of alcohol. The view from the large public bath was also wonderful, and the amenities were well stocked. I only wished the Room had a few more amenities like those in the large public bath. We would love to stay again.

This is a compact Accommodation. While the building has some age, it is kept very clean, and its compact size makes it easy to access the baths and dining area, making for a very comfortable stay. Our Room was on the first floor, but the view was outstanding—true to the Accommodation’s name, it was a spectacular panorama! The baths were my favorite type—an alkaline spring with a silky feel—and the view from the open-air bath was also breathtaking. For dinner we chose the “Bliss Course,” and that was absolutely the right choice: a wonderful meal packed with Sendai’s flavors. The Sendai Kuroge Wagyu beef grilled on magnolia leaves was tender and generous in portion, and the miso seasoning was exceptional. The beef tongue was also thick and tender; we had planned to eat beef tongue again the next day, but dinner left us completely satisfied, so our whole family agreed we didn’t need to—and we were able to keep our expenses down as well. The seafood and sashimi were delicious too; even the scallops were thick, and everything we tried was satisfying. Breakfast also included hot pot dishes and sashimi—almost like a light version of an inn-style dinner—and we left completely full. This is an Accommodation I would love to visit again if I have the chance.

The space was refined and simple, very clean, and extremely comfortable. The kids were very happy too! We only came back to sleep, so we couldn’t use the sauna—unfortunately. We visited in summer for a Multiple Night Stay, but the weather was bad and the temperature was low, so the indoor temperature didn’t rise much. Since everything is connected through an open atrium and the beams are exposed, I wonder about how well it maintains indoor temperatures in both summer and winter. Also, the bathroom had only amenities, a shower, and a bathtub, so I would have liked at least one wash basin. It felt like an overseas Hotel. And because it was a Multiple Night Stay, I also wished there had been something like a small sponge to do a bit of cleaning in the bathroom. I wrote down these requests as well, but it was a quiet place and only about 30 minutes from central Sendai. If I have another chance, I’d love to stay again at a more relaxed pace. Thank you!!!