SONIC THE HEDGEHOG
× Akiu Onsen, Sendai
Collaboration
October 14 (Wed) – December 28 (Mon), 2026
Sonic and his friends are coming to Akiu Onsen, Sendai!
A special collaboration between Akiu Onsen and SONIC!
Join this rare collaboration event to get exclusive items!
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Complete area missions to get a limited-edition original card
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Exclusive Sendai edition life-size character panels on display
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Original merchandise sales
Complete Area Missions for an
Exclusive Original Card
Complete the designated missions below to receive an exclusive original card
available only at this event.
*Please note that each facility has a limited number of vouchers available.
*Cards are limited in quantity and available only while supplies last.
*Limited to 1 card per person.
Cards feature a special hologram finish!
Missions & Collaboration Facilities
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*Card redemption details and facility information are on the back of the map. Please refer to the "Download Map (PDF)" button below.
Download MapMissions & Collaboration Facilities
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Traditional Kokeshi Shop: Ganguan
Kokeshi Doll Painting Experience
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Sendai Kaleidoscope Museum
Kaleidoscope Making Experience
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Akiu Village Aguri-e no Mori
Purchase a Collaboration Zunda Shake
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Shufu no Mise Saichi
Purchase a Collaboration Ohagi
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Tenshukaku Natural Park
Purchase a Collaboration Tenugui
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Akiu Sato Center
Purchase a Collaboration Tenugui
*Image is for illustrative purposes only.
How to Redeem Your Card
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Experience or purchase at each facility
Complete an activity or purchase a collaboration item at each facility to receive a voucher with a survey QR code.
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Complete the survey
Scan the QR code on the voucher and complete the survey.
*All surveys are the same.
Only one response is required. -
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Original Card Redemption
Bring your voucher with the survey QR code to Akiu Sato Center to receive your original card.
Original merchandise
Original merchandise is available at the following locations.
Akiu Village
Click here for sold-out and restock updates*Limited quantities available.
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*Images are for illustrative purposes only. Actual product may vary.
*Release dates, specifications, and details are subject to change, postponement, or cancellation due to unforeseen circumstances.
Life-sized panel display
Enjoy photo spots with life-sized panels at the "Original Card" mission spots!
*Subject to cancellation without notice due to rain or bad weather.
How to Complete 5 Missions in 1 Day:
Recommended Itinerary
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Bus: Approx. 30 min.
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Walk: Approx. 2 min.
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Walk: Approx. 30 min.
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Walk: Approx. 20 min.
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Walk: Approx. 25 min.
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Walk: Approx. 15 min.
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Walk: Approx. 45 min.
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Walk: Approx. 30 min.
*Overnight guests: Head to your accommodation
*Day-trippers: 18:23 Akiu Sato Center (Bus) – 18:53 Sendai Station
*Image is for illustrative purposes only.
Plans
(Eligible mission for Original Card)
*Advance booking required
Traditional Kokeshi Shop: Ganguan
Kokeshi Doll Painting Experience
Paint your own unique design on a traditional kokeshi doll, and take home a one-of-a-kind creation.
Sendai Kaleidoscope Museum
Kaleidoscope Making Experience
Assemble a kaleidoscope of light and color with your own hands. Create a truly unique work of art.
No Reservation Needed!
Eligible Shops for Walk-In Experiences & Shopping
Akiu Village Aguri-e no Mori
Purchase a Collaboration Zunda Shake
Shufu no Mise Saichi
Purchase Collaboration Ohagi
Purchase ohagi featuring the Miles "Tails" Prower sticker.
*Please note that regular ohagi purchases are not eligible.
Tenshukaku Natural Park /
Akiu Sato Center
Collaboration Tenugui Purchase
*Image is for illustrative purposes only.
Access to Akiu Onsen
Access to Sendai from Major Cities
- From Tokyo
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Tohoku Shinkansen: Approx. 1 hour 30 min.
Highway Bus: Approx. 5–6 hours - From Aichi (Nagoya)
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Shinkansen Connection: Approx. 2 hours 45 min. (Tokaido / Tohoku Shinkansen)
Flight: Approx. 1 hour (Chubu Centrair to Sendai Airport) - From Osaka
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Shinkansen Connection: Approx. 3 hours 30 min. (Tokaido / Tohoku Shinkansen)
Flight: Approx. 1 hour 10 min. (Itami / Kansai to Sendai Airport) - From Kyoto
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Shinkansen Connection: Approx. 3 hours 20 min. (Tokaido / Tohoku Shinkansen)
Flight: Approx. 1 hour 10 min. (Osaka Itami to Sendai Airport)
Access from Sendai Airport & Sendai Station
- Sendai Airport – Akiu Onsen
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Taxi: Approx. 50 min.
- Sendai Airport – Sendai Station
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Rental Car: Approx. 30 min.
Train: Approx. 25 min. (Sendai Airport Transit)
- Sendai Station – Akiu Onsen
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Taxi: Approx. 40 min.
Bus: Approx. 30 min.
Miyagi Kotsu Rapid Akiu Line (Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays only, via Sendai-Nishi Road and Nishikigaoka *Does not go via Nagamachi, Nishitaga, or Moniwa)Bus: Approx. 40 min.
Takeya Kotsu (Akiu/Kawasaki Sendai Seibu Liner, via Sendai-Nishi Road and Astronomical Observatory)Bus: Approx. 50 min.
Miyagi Kotsu Akiu Line (via Nagamachi, Nishitaga, and Moniwa)
Plan Overview
*Please check the reservation page for details on each plan and cancellation policies.
- Event Period
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Traditional Kokeshi Shop: Ganguan
Kokeshi Doll Painting Experience
October 14 (Wed) – December 28 (Mon), 2026 (Except Tuesdays)Sendai Kaleidoscope Museum
Kaleidoscope Making Experience
October 14 (Wed) – December 28 (Mon), 2026 - Reservation Deadline
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Traditional Kokeshi Shop: Ganguan
Kokeshi Doll Painting Experience
By 5:00 PM 2 days in advanceSendai Kaleidoscope Museum
Kaleidoscope Making Experience
1 hour in advance - Start Time
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Traditional Kokeshi Shop: Ganguan
Kokeshi Doll Painting Experience
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM (Last entry: 1:00 PM)Sendai Kaleidoscope Museum
Kaleidoscope Making Experience
① 10:00 AM / ② 11:00 AM / ③ 12:00 PM / ④ 1:00 PM / ⑤ 2:00 PM / ⑥ 3:00 PM / ⑦ 4:00 PM - Activity Location
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Traditional Kokeshi Shop
54-20 Uehara, Yumoto, Akiu-machi, Taihaku-ku, Sendai, MiyagiSendai Kaleidoscope Museum
1-2 Matsuba, Moniwa, Taihaku-ku, Sendai, Miyagi - Duration
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Traditional Kokeshi Shop: Ganguan
Kokeshi Doll Painting Experience
Approx. 45 minsSendai Kaleidoscope Museum
Kaleidoscope Making Experience
Approx. 45 mins - Price
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Traditional Kokeshi Shop: Ganguan
Kokeshi Doll Painting Experience
3,000 yen (tax incl.)Sendai Kaleidoscope Museum
Kaleidoscope Making Experience
5,000 yen (tax incl.) - Minimum number of participants
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Traditional Kokeshi Shop: Ganguan
Kokeshi Doll Painting Experience
1 personSendai Kaleidoscope Museum
Kaleidoscope Making Experience
1 person - Price Includes
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Traditional Kokeshi Shop: Ganguan
Kokeshi Doll Painting Experience
Experience Fee, Material Cost, and EquipmentTraditional Kokeshi Shop: Ganguan
Kokeshi Doll Painting Experience
Experience Fee - Meal
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Traditional Kokeshi Shop: Ganguan
Kokeshi Doll Painting Experience
Not IncludedTraditional Kokeshi Shop: Ganguan
Kokeshi Doll Painting Experience
Not Included - Reservation Change
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Traditional Kokeshi Shop: Ganguan
Kokeshi Doll Painting Experience
By 5:00 PM, 2 days before the activity dateTraditional Kokeshi Shop: Ganguan
Kokeshi Doll Painting Experience
1 hour in advance
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Contact Information
For any questions regarding this event, please contact us:
WILLER ACROSS
- across-contact@willer.co.jp
*Please include "Sendai x Sonic" in the subject line for a prompt response.
Business Hours: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM