AQUAIGNIS SENDAI is a distinctive destination in Fujitsuka, Wakabayashi Ward, Sendai, where food, relaxation, and local culture come together in one place. The facility was created with the concept of “healing, enjoying food, and nurturing”, offering visitors a chance to relax while discovering the flavors and traditions of Sendai and Miyagi.
Fujitsuka was once known for its beautiful rural landscape, characterized by traditional clusters of trees called “igune”. These wooded areas surrounding homes were once a familiar part of the scenery of the Sendai Plain, but much of this landscape has disappeared over time. AQUAIGNIS SENDAI was created in Fujitsuka as a place where new activities can once again become part of the local landscape while preserving connections with the area’s history and culture.
AQUAIGNIS SENDAI aims to create a place where the past, present, and future of Fujitsuka can be connected. Rather than being simply a dining or leisure facility, it seeks to become a new gathering place where local traditions and contemporary lifestyles meet.
The name and concept reflect the facility’s emphasis on both relaxation and food. Visitors can enjoy carefully prepared cuisine, sweets, bread, coffee, and locally produced ingredients while taking time to unwind in a peaceful setting.
One of the highlights of AQUAIGNIS SENDAI is its collection of restaurants, sweets, and bakery offerings produced under the direction of three renowned Japanese culinary figures: Hirohide Tsujiguchi, Yoshimi Hidaka, and Hirokazu Kasahara.
Their establishments represent their first major presence in the Tohoku region, giving visitors an opportunity to experience distinctive Japanese culinary styles in Sendai. From sophisticated restaurant cuisine to carefully crafted desserts and freshly baked bread, the facility offers a variety of ways to enjoy food throughout the day.
The restaurants showcase the skills and culinary philosophies of their respective producers, while the sweets and bakery provide more casual options. Visitors can choose according to their mood, whether they are looking for a special meal, a sweet treat, freshly baked bread, or a relaxing break.
AQUAIGNIS SENDAI is also home to Sarutahiko Coffee, a popular Japanese coffee brand. Its café provides a comfortable place to enjoy carefully prepared coffee while taking a break from sightseeing.
With restaurants, sweets, bakery products, and coffee gathered together, AQUAIGNIS SENDAI makes it easy for visitors to create their own food-focused experience rather than following a single fixed itinerary.
The on-site shop Marche Lien offers a wide selection of agricultural products and processed foods from Sendai and Miyagi Prefecture. It is an ideal place to discover regional ingredients and find distinctive souvenirs to take home.
The store brings together products connected to local producers, allowing visitors to encounter the rich food culture of Miyagi in one convenient location. For travelers interested in Japanese regional cuisine, it is also an opportunity to learn more about the ingredients that support the area’s culinary traditions.
AQUAIGNIS SENDAI also offers its own original Japanese sake, “Fuji no Shizuku”. This locally connected sake adds another dimension to the facility’s emphasis on regional food culture.
The name Lien, meaning “connection” or “bond” in French, reflects the idea of bringing people and the region together through local products. Food becomes a way to connect visitors with the producers, culture, and landscape of Sendai and Miyagi.
AQUAIGNIS SENDAI offers more than a place to eat. It is a destination where visitors can enjoy food, discover local products, relax, and experience the story of Fujitsuka’s changing landscape.
From cuisine created by celebrated chefs and beautifully crafted sweets to freshly baked bread, specialty coffee, Miyagi agricultural products, and original sake, the facility brings together many aspects of Japanese food culture. At the same time, its connection with the former igune landscape and the community of Fujitsuka gives the experience a distinctly local character.
For travelers exploring Sendai and Miyagi, AQUAIGNIS SENDAI is a unique place to eat, relax, discover local specialties, and experience the renewal of a historic rural landscape.
No regular holidays
Free of charge
Fujitsuka-no-yu Bathing fee (Library Cafe, Relaxation Laxis)
Weekdays:
Adults 750 yen
Children: 400 yen
Weekends & holidays:
Adults 850 yen
Children: 450 yen