Akiu and Sakunami Hot Spring Town Activities

Combine hot spring relaxation with exciting experiences!

Akiu and Sakunami are historic hot spring resorts in Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture. Just a 30-60 minute drive, bus, or train ride outside the city center brings you to areas of rich nature. Here you can make your own souvenirs at a craft workshop, experience something active that you can't usually do, visit a whisky distillery or winery, and more. Experience Sendai's “onsen” towns to their fullest by adding experiences to your itinerary!

Recommended Reservation Available

Glass Studio Gen

Akiu Glass Blowing Experience at Glass Studio Gen

Make your own original sparkling glass in Akiu town, Sendai! Step inside the studio and feel the heat to experience the daily life of a glass blower!

4,400 JPY– (tax included)

Recommended Reservation Available

Sendai Tansu Kumanodou Workshop

Lacquering Chopsticks Experience at Akiu Traditional Crafts Village

Have fun working with your hands and experience the joy of traditional Japanese crafts!

1,800 JPY– (tax included)

Recommended Reservation Available

Ganguan Kokeshi

My Kawaii Kokeshi♪ Make a cute mini-size kokeshi doll!

Make your own original kokeshi doll! Choose wood from various shapes and sizes then start painting!

1,500 JPY– (tax included)

Recommended Reservation Available

Traditional Kokeshi Sato Kokeshi Shop

Kokeshi Painting Experience at Sato Kokeshi Shop

Create your own original kokeshi doll like no other in the world by using just 4 colors: black, red, yellow, and green!

1,500 JPY– (tax included)

Recommended Reservation Available

AKIU WINERY

Akiu Winery Tour & Tasting Experience

Experience the world of "terroirage (terroir x mariage)," a cuisine concept promoted by Akiu Winery.

4,000 JPY– (tax included)

Recommended Reservation Available

atelier HANA✳︎HANA

Ceramic Painting Experience in Togatta Onsen

Make your very own stylish brooch or small plate♪ Take home your creation on the same day!

1,500 JPY– (tax included)

Recommended Reservation Available

Sendai TCM Lounge

Sendai Mindful Running Retreat (onsen and veggie lunch included)

Run in nature to refresh your spirit, then recharge the body with a hot spring bath and vegetarian lunch!

4,000 JPY– (tax included)

Recommended Reservation Available

Wagatsuma Kokeshi Wooden Toy Shop

Shape & Paint Wooden Items Using a Traditional Lathe

Try shaping and painting with a lathe! Choose either a pen stand, chopsticks holder or egg stand~♪

1,000 JPY– (tax included)

Recommended

Jogi Nyorai Saihoji Temple

"Shakyo" Sutra Copying at Jogi Nyorai Saihoji Temple

Experience hand-writing “shakyo” Buddhist sutra texts at our temple’s “Sadayoshi Hall.”

500 JPY– (tax included)

Recommended Reservation Available

NIKKA WHISKY MIYAGIKYO DISTILLERY

Miyagikyo Distillery Basic Tour

In producing both Malt and Grain whisky, Miyagikyo Distillery is an exception to the norm. Let us introduce you to the world of our whisky crafted in sublime nature.

0 JPY– (tax included)