Sendai Riverside Retreat — A Special Stay in the City of Trees A private, fully-reserved guesthouse just steps from the Hirose River. This 70-year-old wooden and steel-frame home was fully renovated in 2025 into a Japanese-modern retreat. (The owner does not live on-site — you'll enjoy complete privacy.) The 60㎡ 2SLDK layout includes one double bed and four futon sets, accommodating up to 6 guests (5 guests for optimal comfort). Conveniently located just a 7-minute walk from Kawaramachi Station on the Namboku Subway Line and 15 minutes from Sendai Station, the house sits quietly along a charming shopping street tucked into peaceful back alleys. Enjoy a study room with high-speed Wi-Fi and a large monitor, plus a ceiling-mounted projector perfect for movie nights or fan activities ("oshi-katsu"). The fully equipped kitchen makes home cooking easy — ideal for long stays or remote work. Fully equipped with microwave, refrigerator, bathroom, toilet, and washing machine (no dryer; a coin laundry is a 3-minute walk away). We also provide the Game of Life board game and children's tableware to warmly welcome family travelers. No smoking indoors. No pets. Please keep noise down after 8:00 PM. Come experience the unique charm of Sendai — both its lively spirit and its quiet serenity — all in one special stay. ## 🏠 About This Traditional Japanese House Please keep the following in mind: - In winter, cold air rising from beneath the floorboards means the room may take time to warm up fully. - There is only one air conditioner, installed in the larger tatami room adjoining the living room. It takes time to cool or heat the entire house. *(A portable cooler was added to the living room in July 2025.)* - As a wooden structure, sound travels easily. Please keep noise to a minimum at night. - Because the property includes a garden, mosquitoes and other insects may occasionally be found on the premises or indoors. We take every reasonable precaution, but please understan

Thank you for visiting my listing. I currently work as a company employee based in Tokyo. I was born and raised in Saitama, but I spent four years in Sendai during my university days. That's when I fell in love with the warmth and charm unique to regional cities in Japan, and it planted a seed in me: "Someday, I want to share the wonder of Japan's lesser-known regions with the world." That's how my journey as a host began. Every listing I offer is designed around a simple question: "Would I genuinely want to stay here myself?" From the interior design to the renovation details, every choice is made with care. I'm also a huge animal lover, so I put special effort into creating spaces where guests can travel together with their beloved dogs and cats — because pets are family, too. Cleaning and property management are handled by a team of local homemakers and students, with whom I collaborate closely — we share ideas and work together to keep each space comfortable and welcoming. I hope my listings can serve as a home base for your travels — a place to savor local cuisine, soak in the unique atmosphere of the region, and enjoy a relaxed, lived-in kind of journey.

📍 An Unbeatable Location - A 7-minute walk from Kawaramachi Station on the Namboku Subway Line (just 5 minutes by train from Sendai Station) - A hidden gem tucked away in a quiet residential neighborhood, yet still within the city center - Convenience stores, supermarkets, and a coin laundry all within a 5-minute walk - Local flavors close at hand — bakeries, fresh fish shops, and other neighborhood favorites line the nearby Kawaramachi shopping street - Just about 20 minutes away by train and foot to Kokubuncho, the largest entertainment district in the Tohoku region ## 🏮 Kawaramachi — Where History Lives On Kawaramachi developed along the banks of the Hirose River as the southern gateway to the old castle town of Sendai. During the Edo period, it flourished as a merchants' quarter, bustling with the Goken-chaya teahouses and a lively vegetable market. Traces of that past still linger today — whitewashed storehouses, the historic Gyoninzuka mound, and other quiet reminders of a bygone era. Along the riverbanks tied to the legacy of the Sendai domain, the city and nature gently intertwine, offering a taste of Sendai's tranquil, contemplative side.