Rikuzen-Shirasawa Station × Recommended Hotel·Ryokan

About a 40-minute drive from central Sendai, this is a private, whole-cottage rental with its own sauna, nestled in the quiet forests of Akiu. Escape the crowds and enjoy your own “totonoi” experience in this nature-filled hideaway.The cottage features an authentic Finnish-style sauna. Adjust the temperature and humidity to your liking, then unwind with our carefully selected chilled cold plunge for a deeply restorative sauna session.After your sauna, relax on the deck while listening to the gentle flow of the Natori River. Surrounded by breeze and water sounds, it’s the ultimate luxury of doing nothing. Nearby you’ll find Akiu Otaki Falls—famous for stunning autumn foliage—as well as plenty of local restaurants to enjoy regional flavors. It’s also an ideal base for sightseeing.In this soothing space where nature and sauna come together, savor your very own “totonoi” getaway to the fullest.