AQUAIGNIS SENDAI

This is a complex featuring a hot spring spa plus two patisseries, a bakery, Japanese and Italian restaurants, a café, farmers’ market, greenhouse, nursery school, and other facilities. It is located in the Fujitsuka area, south of Kaigan Park Adventure Field. Before the earthquake, the Fujitsuka area, located on the eastern coast of Sendai City, had a vibrant community in a tranquil rural setting, with ferry boats running to and from the Yuriage area, as well as boat transportation via the Teizan Canal across the Natori River. After the tsunami, this area could no longer as a residential district. This facility was constructed here to offer a place for local people and visitors to gather and to enjoy the attractions of food, agricultural produce, and hot springs.
The hot spring building stands on a hill overlooking the coast and houses the hot spring “Fujitsuka no Yu,” which includes a dry sauna and private bath space. The facility also includes a library café, a relaxation space, Japanese restaurant, and shop with a variety of goods related to Sendai and Miyagi. Next door is the café and marché. The market offers fruits, vegetables, and processed foods from local producers in Sendai and Miyagi, as well as from producers in other locations who maintain valuable ties with this region. The patisserie, bakery, and restaurants are supervised by renowned chefs who aim to promote local production for local consumption. Of particular note is that the hot spring facilities incorporate a system that utilizes geothermal and wastewater heat, among other technologies that contribute to a sustainable regional future.