Akiu Otaki Waterfall in Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture

Just 30 minutes from Sendai City and offering some of Miyagi's best hot springs, hiking, and scenery, mountainous Akiu is a convenient and restful place to recharge. Breathtaking gorges to hike and bike, and charming hot springs to soak in afterward. With records dating back 1500 years and historical figures such as the emperors and the famous feudal lord Masamune DATE rejuvenating in its waters, the healing Akiu hot springs have long been a go-to spot for rest and relaxation. Refresh the senses at the greatest waterfall in Eastern Japan and satisfy your sense of adventure by completing a challenging 14-kilometer bicycle ride to Akiu Otaki. This 55-meter- high, six-meter-wide waterfall is impressive in any season, but it's especially lovely when framed by verdant summer green, the colored leaves of autumn or winter snow waterfall. An elevated platform allows a great view of the entire falls, then you can descend to the basin below to hear the thunderous roar of the cascading waters.