Published date: March 18, 2025
Travel Gacha with a 3-Year-Old in Sendai & Yamagata♪
Room Type Stayed
Moderate Single
1 guest(s)
425 ~
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Experience of the stay
● Things I Was Happy About During My Stay
① Close to the station! Even with just a stroller, it was easy♪
→ The hotel is very close to the shuttle bus stop heading to Akiu Onsen
→ The Anpanman Museum is also within walking distance
→ The following day's move from Sendai to Yamagata was convenient and close to the station.
② There are many gyutan restaurants within walking distance♪
→ The gyutan in the photo is from Rikyu, but there’s also a gyutan restaurant on the first floor of the same building as the hotel.
③ The room was compact but fully equipped with everything needed.
→ At check-in, I received a set for toddlers containing slippers, a toothbrush, and a handkerchief!
→ Amenities were from a self-service counter in front. I was glad to find mini hand cream, packs, and bath salts available.
I didn't request the optional breakfast buffet that was available for an additional fee this time, but I've heard that for 1,300 yen for adults and 700 yen for children (tax included; free for preschool children), you can enjoy seafood or breakfast specific to Sendai at the seafood izakaya on the second floor!
I wish I had eaten it~ (cry)
I had to give up because I had leftover bread purchased at the Anpanman Museum... (cry)
Since the breakfast reviews seem good, I hope those staying will definitely give it a try♪
Experiences during the trip
I won a ticket for Yamagata through the travel gacha, so after going from Osaka to Chiba (Disney), I set off on a 6-day, 5-night itinerary to enjoy the Akiu Onsen in Sendai, the Sendai Anpanman Museum, and the gradually long Hina Matsuri in Yamagata!
This travel journey with my 3-year-old daughter involved the use of a stroller and considered commuting by train and bus.
● Akiu Onsen (staying at Akiu Grand Hotel)
→ Shuttle bus service from Sendai Station
→ The scenic Rairaikyo is right next to the hotel
→ Dinner and breakfast are buffet style and the accommodation cost is reasonable with high cost-performance!
→ There are many hotels nearby offering day-use baths.
→ The Sato Center (information center) offers a map of the hot spring town! I participated in free concerts and Hina Matsuri events♪
→ The heart shape of the Nozoki Bridge, a sacred place for lovers, is lovely too♡ (located between the ryokan and the Sato Center)
It was a visit on a day when snow fell quietly, and even just walking around was soothing and had a lot of charm!
● Anpanman Museum
→ Visited on a holiday. Unlike the metropolitan area, it’s nice that it's not overcrowded♪ (The shop on the first floor could be accessed even without a ticket)
→ A walkable distance from the station
→ There’s a gyutan (beef tongue) restaurant (Rikyu) on the route from the hotel
The next day, I took a train from Sendai to Murayama Station in Yamagata. The train journey takes about 2 hours.
● Gradually Long Hina Matsuri
→ The view of the snowy mountains around Yamadera station when passing by on the train was breathtaking.
→ Umbrellas for taking pictures were available for loan
→ Link Murayama, located along the way back, was wonderful! (a facility that utilized an abandoned school for lodging), where I had warm homemade pizza baked in front of me.
The nearest station to Yamagata Airport is Sakuranbo Higashine Station, and the shuttle bus from the station to the airport must be reserved at least an hour in advance.
I really enjoyed my stay at the Super Hotel Yamagata at Sakuranbo Higashine Station, which included hot springs and breakfast!
→ Close to Aeon too!
→ The sweets called Yamagata Wasshoi from the candy store Urokoya next to the hotel were exquisite (it seems to be a snack used in first class on flights).
● First JAL Flight
It was both of our first time flying! I watched the airplane flying from the rooftop, surrounded by mountains with remnants of snow—what a view!
The airport souvenir shop was quite fulfilling.
I also got the Mitsuwa seal♪ I had the limited in-flight juice, Sky Time.
It was a satisfying trip for both of us♪Get Extra Bonus Coins! Sign up with this user's referral code now!