Hot Springs Hotels in Mie Prefecture, Japan

BEST hotel I’ve ever stayed at, not even exaggerating. Great breakfast, great amenities and right next to Iseshi station. I miss this hotel already and I’ve only just checked out! There’s a range of bath amenities to choose from and snacks for when you’re hungry, even a pillow bar to suit your needs!

This is a traditional, large-scale hot spring ryokan. I've been to many hot spring ryokans, and most of them felt deserted with few staff and many foreign guests. However, this ryokan had plenty of staff, and they were very attentive with both greetings and farewells. The baths were spacious, and the changing rooms were cleaned frequently. The unlimited use of bath towels was a fantastic service for us, as we love to soak multiple times. The view from our room, with the calm sea and beautiful sunset, was absolutely stunning. The meal service system was new to us and a bit confusing at first, but it turned out to be very convenient for our family, as we all eat different amounts. Finally, I must mention that we stayed here about 15 years ago when my late father was battling an illness. Being able to come back with my now-grown children and reminisce about those memories was truly special. The ryokan is just as wonderful now as it was then. Thank you for everything. The ryokan is very large and even has a bowling alley, which our children thoroughly enjoyed.

The hotel is near the train station, which makes travel very convenient. The breakfast is very rich, with Matsusaka beef hotpot every morning. Free midnight snacks (noodles), ice cream, and Yakult are provided. You can also soak in hot springs.

Facilities: The hotel has a hot spring on the 4th floor, perfect for unwinding after a long day of travel. On the 3rd floor, there's the front desk, a coffee machine, and some toiletries you can help yourself to. Stayed in January 2025 | Hollywood Twin Room (Non-Smoking) Cleanliness: The hotel cleanliness is excellent, and the hot spring on the 3rd floor is also quite clean. Ambiance: The hotel seems to be 10 stories high in total, with guest rooms from the 4th to the 10th floor. Service: There's a Sri Lankan guy at the front desk who speaks perfect English. There's also a real-time translator at the front desk, so if you don't speak Japanese but know a bit of English, overall it shouldn't be a big problem.

The room size is generally enough, the hot spring is reliable, and the location is good, only 4 kilometers away from Ueno Castle. This hot spring is open to the public, so many people come, but the hot spring pool is also relatively large.

As I read in a previous review, there was floating foam in the men's bath. I thought this was due to the body soap not rinsing well. It took a long time to rinse off the soap after washing. I thought that since men don't care and just jump in the bath right away, the soap might get mixed into the water. I thought that changing the quality of the soap would solve the problem of floating foam and reduce the amount of water used. I was also disappointed that the water temperature in the cold bath was lukewarm (apparently the women's bath was cold). The toilet and the restroom were separate in the room, which was convenient. I felt that the other services were good, so I would like to recommend it if they improve the bath.

Upon arriving at Toba Station a little past 6 PM, we couldn't locate the hotel shuttle bus as advised by the guide. Decided to call the hotel just to try our luck, and to our surprise, they immediately dispatched a private car to pick us up! Service was absolutely impeccable! 💯 The hotel's absolute standout feature has to be its hot springs! ♨️ Especially the unique Pearl Onsen – the only one in Japan infused with Mikimoto pearl powder. My skin felt incredibly soft and glowed after soaking. (A glass of milk after the onsen is a must – incredibly refreshing! *Personally, I prefer the fruit-flavored one.) Room Experience: We booked the most basic Japanese-style room (washitsu) and truly enjoyed the authentic experience of sleeping on traditional tatami mats. Upon check-in, we were pleasantly surprised to find a welcome cheesecake 🍰 waiting for us in the fridge – absolutely delicious! All toiletries were exclusively Mikimoto branded, adding a definite touch of luxury and quality. (We even bought a set from the hotel shop before leaving – eligible for tax-free shopping!) 🥣 Breakfast was a classic Japanese set meal, served individually with no menu choices. The highlight, however, was the dining environment – private rooms! *Be bold and request a window-side private room. ❤️ Enjoying a refined breakfast in such a private setting, while gazing at the serene ocean view outside, was an incredibly soothing and delightful experience.

The hotel's scenery and service were both excellent. We booked a one-night stay with breakfast and dinner and were very satisfied with the food. Both breakfast and dinner were excellent. We also enjoyed the bed-making service and shuttle service. The only regret was that the hotel didn't offer a luggage delivery package. If they could do so in the future, it would be our absolute choice for visiting Kashikojima.

This is the first time I have encountered a hot spring hotel where you take off your shoes as soon as you enter the door and you can walk barefoot throughout the hotel. It is very clean and comfortable. The hotel is very close to Yukiyokocho and Naimiya. The only drawback is that the food is not very delicious. I don’t know. Is it because I have booked a hotel in China that I have no choice?

The large window in the room overlooked the bay, and the sunset was the best view! Both dinner and breakfast were delicious, with seafood in abundance. We roasted marshmallows in the lounge, played table tennis, and enjoyed morning yoga, so we had plenty of activities to enjoy. The large public bath had a nice atmosphere, and the water felt good, but it would have been even better if it was a free-flowing bath. The hotel staff were also very friendly and the service was excellent. Thank you very much😊