If you love nature and are up for an adventure, then Steve's place is for you! From the moment we arrived, we were immersed in a fun community. Steve is friends with many of his neighbors, and the time we spent with all of them, both individually and collectively, was part of what made this a memorable experience for us. We felt we made lifelong friends here. This place is a great getaway from the fast pace of the city. You can really enjoy the small community feeling and there are plenty of places to explore. It was wonderful to hear the sound of the river and the rain on the roof. The space was clean and we felt very at home and safe while we were there. We definitely will visit again next time we are in Japan. Steve made us feel...
Read moreThis was a great place to come and stay for a few days. The setting is beautiful. Right next to the river that you can hear at night. The rabbits are cute. The rooms are simple tatami rooms and are very comfortable and roomy as we were given a second room adjoined to our sleeping room for sitting and chatting. The onsen was very relaxing and a real treat after spending the day in the natural surroundings. The old building is being renovated so you can see the development of the place but it did not detract from the...
Read moreAkiu Canada is a hot spring ryokan style hotel in the Akiu area of Sendai. It's a rather unusual system where if you choose to, you can earn your stay. You can pay like a regular hotel but since the place is still being brought up to par after many years of neglect. The new owner wants the work to get done as quickly as possible. Despite being just 30 minutes from downtown Sendai, it's very peaceful and secluded by the Natori River. Prices are very reasonable, check them out on Airbnb...
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