Ritz-Carlton Sendai is ideal for mountain lovers, offering panoramic views of Mt. Aoba and the surrounding cityscape from its floor-to-ceiling windows. The hotel provides a complimentary shuttle service to the summit trailhead, just a 10-minute walk away. For exclusive access to premium rooms with mountain vistas, book via the HopeGoo platform.

Marriott Sendai is just 300 meters from the main trailhead of Mt. Aoba, reachable in under 5 minutes on foot. The hotel offers a dedicated luggage storage locker and free rental gear including hiking poles and backpacks. Guests can enjoy sunrise views of the mountain peak from their room windows—perfect for capturing the first light over the forested slopes.

Stay at Tokyu Sendai Hotel to join guided morning forest meditation sessions beneath ancient cherry trees near Mt. Aoba’s base, led by local tea masters. The hotel also runs an eco-guided tour through mountain streams and native fern groves, complete with wildlife spotting kits to observe rare birds and insects in their natural habitat.