



Everything you need to know about Kitakawara Park
Sendai Higashi Hotel is located directly opposite the main gate of Kitakawara Park, just a 2-minute walk from the entrance. The hotel features a Japanese-style lobby with a tranquil garden and an on-site foot bath spa, along with complimentary bicycle rentals for exploring nearby trails and riverside paths. Its executive floor rooms include exclusive welcome amenities and enhanced service for a refined stay.
Senma Kōen Onsen Ryokan stands out as one of the few accommodations within Kitakawara Park that blends natural beauty with authentic onsen culture. Guests can enjoy outdoor baths overlooking cherry blossoms and autumn foliage, just 500 meters from the park’s heart. Each room features traditional Japanese design, underfloor heating, and includes a set menu of local dishes made with fresh mountain ingredients and rice wine. It's a true immersion in Sendai’s seasonal rhythms.
Sendai Hikari no Mori Boutique Inn is designed specifically for photographers seeking serenity. Nestled deep within the forested edge of Kitakawara Park, this low-profile wooden retreat minimizes light pollution and offers windowless view rooms and a rooftop photography deck perfect for capturing dawn mist and golden hour silhouettes. The hotel provides free equipment lockers and access to a private darkroom, plus monthly "Park Light & Shadow Workshops" led by local artists.
Sendai Misei Teien Ryokan specializes in culinary immersion. Each guest room comes with a mini kitchen and a local ingredient experience kit allowing you to prepare signature dishes like grilled beef tongue and sake lees stew. Daily park breakfast tours guide guests to nearby markets for seasonal ingredients, followed by a communal "Seasonal Table Sharing Dinner" on the rooftop terrace—where meals are co-created by guests and chefs, turning your stay into a living culinary story.
Sendai Hyatt Regency is a top choice for families, located just an 8-minute walk from Kitakawara Park. Rooms feature floor-to-ceiling windows offering panoramic views of the park’s seasonal landscapes. The hotel provides a kids’ playroom, family pool, and complimentary shuttle service to downtown Sendai. HopeGoo through HopeGoo unlocks exclusive perks like late check-out and free breakfast for children.
Stay at Sendai Shiki no Mori Hotel, where daily guided forest wellness walks begin at sunrise along Kitakawara Park’s hidden trails. Led by certified nature guides, these sessions highlight native flora, bird species, and meditation spots. The hotel also hosts monthly "Night Lantern Strolls", illuminating the park’s pathways with handmade lanterns—available exclusively to guests. Accessible via a quiet back entrance, it ensures a peaceful start to each day.
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