THE YUKAWA Ushers in Extraordinary, Timeless Stays Spun by Long-loved Ryokan Brand.

Each room is furnished as a full suite with impeccable river views and private ensuite open-air bath that faces the burbling whispers of the Yukawa River.
Soak in serenade by the property’s namesake as the green arbor offers a melted moment for the mind.
All elements here point to a deeper connection in body and soul that resurface when letting go of the everyday.

Peek around the interior furnishings to find wonderfully custom-made accents including furniture, rugs and curtains. Each piece is stylized even down to the chair angle, arms and legs to evoke a sense of effortless ease from the moment you step in.

The room amenities are hand-picked by the brand’s proprietress after personally checking each item. Her personal touches include a love for the minute after journeying alongside the president to view and study different inns across Japan.

THE YUKAWA Ichijoh Branch is a new inn stemmed in the age-old history of Tokine no Yado Yunushi Ichijoh, or “The Inn of the Sounds of Time” that’s run since 1560.
Kamasaki Onsen is a hot springs destination found in 1428.
The legend here dates back to Ichibei Nagayoshi Ichijoh, a nobleman who arrived at the area of Kamasaki Onsen after his defeat in the Battle of Okehazama. Ichijoh invested his personal funds into the land and restored the hot springs that had been devastated by flood, thus launching the Ichijoh brand.

As the onsen waters sprung up again a heat took over the town against with hot spring enthusiasts who came in search of its remedy. This hubbub gave way to Tokine no Yado Yunushi Ichijoh, the Inn of the Sound of Time and the long heritage of people who visit to soothe their wear and aches.

This welcome spirit is the same tradition that’s led to the opening of THE YUKAWA Ichijoh Branch. With some 6 centuries of long-loved history at its back, the property evokes a new sense of modern, elevated bliss.

Curated stays in comfort for a time that’s anything but ordinary.

By bullet train, travel from JR Tokyo to JR Shiroishizao Station in about 2 hours.
A free shuttle is available for pickup from JR Shiroishizao within about 20 minutes of your arrival.
By car, take the interchance from Tokyo and drive about 5 hours to Shiroishi IC. Your destination is about 15 minutes more from Shiroishi IC.

By bullet train, travel from JR Sendai Station to JR Shiroishizao station in about 13 minutes.
A free shuttle is available for pickup from JR Shiroishizao within about 20 minutes of your arrival.
By car, drive about 27 minutes from Sendai Miyagi IC to Shiroichi IC. Your destination is about 15 minutes more from Shiroishi IC.

The full privacy of a luxury suite room is what you’ll get at every room at THE YUKAWA. All eyes are on the property’s namesake with wide open views facing the Yukawa River and the soft song of nature seeping in.

River View Suites boast a 4-meter towering ceiling.
The heightened views pull the green wash of trees up into the skies for a deeply immersive sense of green retreat. Garden sofas await on the terrace just outside making for an ideal perch to lay back or catch up on a favorite book.

On the top floor you’ll find the River View Panorama Suite with sprawling terrace and the largest space for relaxing at the River View YUKAWA suite.
The YUKAWA Suite is highly coveted for its mega-sized windows that nearly bend the view of greenery into a painting.

Each room is furnished with an ensuite open-air bath.
Take to the heated spring waters and rediscover the joy of simply gazing out over trees and blue skies. A planned trip to tourist destinations is always a thrill, but this particular taste of do-nothing luxury you’re bound for sophisticated bliss.

Hot springs at THE YUKAWA were newly excavated alongside the property’s construction.
The waters saw a thorough analysis, revealing a high quality water on par with the Kamasaki no Yu waters over at The Inn of the Sounds of Time.
The Ouu Remedy Springs usher in a moment of unparalleled luxury, straight from the same ancient springs that have soothed the aches of generations before.

Step onto the sprawling terrace for a dip upto the neck in the hot springs bath that feels like sinking into the forest.
Slowly close your eyes, take a breath, and take in the surrounding nature with all 5 senses.

A full private open-air bath cabana waits on the banks of Yukawa River.
Step up for select Miyagi-made products chosen personally by the proprietress.

“Return to Nature” by Feel Organic is one brand you’ll notice on hand that’s trusted for its socially conscious manufacturing, like using essential oils distilled in-house from Miyagi-grown thinned cedar wood.
Each bottle is finished with 100% natural oils and no synthetic fragrances.
Treat your skin to the supple gifts of nature and watch your daily woes slip away.

The food variety at THE YUKAWA is a tremendous draw for guests.
The head chef keeps a keen eye on the freshest local fare.
Starting in Shiroishi City and working out across Miyagi Prefecture, the menu presents a curated kaleidoscope of fresh seafood, mountain produce and more, all served in tasteful methods that fuel the body and tantalize the tongue.

The steak used here is a rare variety of Miyagi beef.
Sink your teeth in for a delightful bite of balanced sweet and fat like never before.

Even breakfast is a feast of local fare.
Keep an eye out specifically for the Gokouran “Emperor” Egg from Oeda Farm in Kakuda City.
Food fans know this treat for their sturdier shell and velvety rich yolk, imparting a highly nutritious protein that’s rich in antioxidant astaxanthin.
Take the Japanese route and try a tamago-kakegohan over rice, or try something western like eggs benedict or an omelette.

The chef says the inspiration behind each dish is a palette that lets you “Journey the lands of Miyagi Prefecture by taste”.
Take a seat for unbeatable rare tastes via private dining on your terrace, dredged in the hug of nature all around.

Top off your post-dinner glow with sophisticated down time at the bar.
Dampened lights and light clinking of glass are the hushed accents in this quiet haven.
No matter what your mood, you’re in for a special glass made to taste by an expert barkeep.

Take a seat to find wine, whisky, fruit drinks and craft liquors to sparkle with your fancy.
Getting lost in all the possibilities is quiet luxury you’ll love.
Look back on your day and slow-time stay, and lift your glass in toast.

The lounge space just next door is open 24-hours to enjoy a welcome drink or light bite.
There’s even soft drinks and varied sweets for any time you’re in the mood.
Enjoy moments the way you want them in this multi-faceted escape.

Truly easing the mind means a chance to relax the body, too.
Step into a room of rejuvenation over at the Aesthetic Salon and treat your aches and wears to a fully original, personalized treatment provided by the extensively trained massage therapist.

Treatment begins by launching into a careful assessment of your personal condition.
Your massage starts with a tailored approach to your concerns and desires, followed by the therapist’s expert touch to identify areas of targeted tension.
In business for several decades, the expert therapist is a professional of “reading the body”, evoking a sense of melted ease like never said before.
The utmost in full relaxation and released body tension from head to toe as soon as you begin.

Jojoba is the select oil used to best mimic the natural oils of the skin.
Gentle on the skin, this special choice means you can enjoy the long benefits of oil even after stepping in the bath.
Final touches include a head massage to whisk away your worries and provide ultimate lightness from the bottom up.

Stay at THE YUKAWA Ichiojoh Branch for multiple nights and unlock the chance at private evening dining at Tokine no Yado Yunushi Ichijoh, the Inn of the Sound of Time.

Dining experiences at THE YUKAWA are available in the private terraces attached to each room.
Serenaded by burbling river and birdsong, this tasteful moment offers a chance to activate all five senses while sitting against a backdrop of season beauty.

Dining at Tokine no Yado Yunushi Ichijoh is held in the private dining room, a centuries-old historic space in Taisho era style that’s hard to recreate but chic and dignified to this day.

Spend your first dinner at THE YUKAWA before dining at Tokine no Yado Yunushi Ichijoh the next day for a sense of suspending in the classic days of the Taisho era.