Located on a hill, Ryokusuitei boasts spectacular forest views, large indoor and outdoor hot spring baths, and a spa offering beauty treatments and massages The hotel features Japanese-style and Western rooms, a sauna and 2 restaurants Japanese dishes can be enjoyed at the restaurant or in the rooms The noodle restaurant overlooks the beautiful Japanese garden Ryokusuitei also houses a piano lounge and 3 bars Guests at Ryokusuitei can relax in the sauna or unwind with a massage The open-air public bath is open 24 hours, and the giftshop offers an assortment of local sweets and delicacies Rooms feature floor-to-ceiling windows and a Japanese-style area with a tatami -woven-mat- floor and traditional futon bedding, while Western rooms also have beds All rooms are fitted with an LCD TV, a fridge and a safe They have an attached bathroom and amenities including yukata robes and toiletries Ryokusuitei is just a 20-minute walk from the scenic Rairai Valley, and a 25-minute drive from Akiu Otaki Waterfall A free shuttle service is available once a day tofrom Sendai Station, 30 minutes away