The 7 Best Mie Hotels & Ryokan Close to Ise Jingu Shrine Perfect for Couples

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"Ise Jingu" has been longed for since the Edo period, "Ise-san once in a lifetime." If you cross the Uji Bridge, which is the entrance to Ise Jingu, you will enter the sacred world. Surrounded by a forest of cedars, the sound of the pebbles echoing from your feet will soothe your body and soul.

If you plan to visit Ise Jingu, we especially recommend visiting early in the morning. The chirping of birds echoing in the quietness of the morning, the rising sun shining through the thick trees, the murmuring of the river flowing by the Ise Jingu Shrine... If you leave the hustle and bustle of the city and let nature take its course, you will be able to gaze at each other more slowly than usual.

In this article, we will introduce hotels and ryokan that are within an hour's drive from Ise Jingu's inner shrine and that allow you to visit early in the morning. A quiet space where time flows slowly and the whispering of nature is the perfect place to listen to each other's voices and feel the heat that travels. Why don't you go out to enjoy the extraordinary with just the two of you?

"Tsukiyomi no za" just opened in 2016. There are only 6 villas with different tastes, each with a motif of the phases of the moon. This detached inn is surrounded by the silence of Ise no Mori, and is recommended for couples who want to enjoy their time alone under the mysterious light of the moon.

The water for the open-air baths in each guest room is drawn from a spring close to Sakakibara onsen, which was known as a purifying bath before a pilgrimage to Ise Shrine. It is known as a beauty bath and has a reputation for leaving your skin smooth.

At Tsukiyomi no Za, which emphasizes privacy, both breakfast and in-room dining. The head chefs of 15 restaurants of the "Kaiei RYOKANS" group, which operates Tsukiyomi no Za, alternate from time to time, and you can enjoy meal that make the most of their individuality. Mie's abundant ingredients are cooked according to the seasons, and the dishes served on carefully selected plates will satisfy not only your stomach but also your heart.

The late check-out time is also a nice point for couples! It is conveniently located about 12 minutes by car to the inner shrine of Ise Jingu, so you can come back from early morning worship and relax on the terrace before checking out. Until the moment you leave the inn, enjoy a relaxing time just the two of you.

"Shima Kanko Hotel The Bay Suites" is a world-class resort hotel with all suite rooms. Many of you may have heard about the hotel where the leaders of various countries stayed at the G7 Ise-Shima Summit 2016. Spend a luxurious time enjoying the azure panorama of the islands of various sizes and the ocean that you can see from the hotel, the supreme hospitality backed by formality and tradition, and the gently flowing "Shima time".

Of all the suite rooms, this one is especially recommended. As it is a corner room, you can enjoy the view of Ago Bay from two windows. You will be captivated the moment you enter the room. Step out onto the balcony and take a deep breath of natural air, and the fatigue of your journey will surely be blown away.

For dinner, we recommend the French restaurant "La Mer". Just looking at the traditional French cuisine, in which Mie specialties are dressed up in luxury, will make you feel enchanted. Furthermore, if you start meal just in time for the sun to set, you will be able to enjoy it while watching the sunset that paints the sky red every second.

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After dinner, before returning to your room, please take a trip to the rooftop garden and look up at the sky. There is a splendid starry sky that cannot be seen in the city. The twinkling of the stars reflected in each other's eyes should naturally bring you closer ♡

Check-out is also relaxed here. It takes about 45 minutes by car to the inner shrine of Ise Jingu. Even if you go to worship early in the morning, you can spend a relaxing time with sweets and drinks in the guest lounge after returning.

Shima Kanko Hotel has two lodging facilities, "The Bay Suite" introduced earlier and "The Classic" introduced below. Both of them offer the same view of Ago Bay, but Shima Kanko Hotel The Classic is a classical hotel where you can feel the warmth of wood everywhere, with the taste of Togo Murano, a representative architect of the Showa era. It is a hotel, so you can spend a relaxing time as if you were at home, even though it is out of the ordinary.

The guest room is a calm space with the warmth of wood and warm colors. The blue of the sea and the green of the trees that you can see from the window add color to your room as if it were a piece of painting.

The Classic is equipped with amenities from Mikimoto, famous for its pearls. It's nice for women to be able to try out Mikimoto's cosmetics while feeling the uniqueness of Ise-Shima♪

The cafe and wine bar “Lian” is a place you want to visit while taking a leisurely stroll through the lush green garden. If you spend an open tea time on the terrace on a sunny afternoon, it seems like the two of you will have a more lively conversation than usual.

Shima Kanko Hotel has a variety of activities that you can enjoy both indoors and outdoors. Among them, I would like to recommend the sunset cruise for couples. The sky and the sea are dyed orange by the setting sun, and the feelings of the two are at their peak in the romantic scenery...♡

*Activities are also available to guests staying at The Bay Suite.

"THE HIRAMATSU HOTELS & RESORTS Kashikojima" is a small hotel with 8 rooms based on the concept of "a restaurant where you stay" created by the famous French restaurant "Hiramatsu". Because it is a small restaurant, you can enjoy high-quality hospitality and luxurious, elegant cuisine. Why don't you make a memorable trip by staying at a luxurious inn surrounded by the nature of Kashikojima?

Since this is a hotel created by the French restaurant Hiramatsu, your expectations for the meal will inevitably be high, but you will be able to enjoy delicious food that far exceeds your imagination. French cuisine made with locally produced ingredients such as spiny lobster and abalone raised in a calm bay, as well as Matsusaka beef, a specialty of Mie is truly exquisite!

At the European-style breakfast, you can enjoy the luxury of having the arrangement and finishing touches right in front of you. This is a nice point unique to this hotel.

All guest rooms are designed with an open ocean view. If you are staying as a couple, we recommend a room with onsen bath! If you soak in onsen scenery of Ago Bay peeking through the trees, you can spend a relaxing time as if you were immersed in nature.

You can also receive a special thalassotherapy using the clay that sleeps deep in the California desert and the deep sea water of Kashikojima. Men can also take it, so why not detox your body from the inside as a couple and lighten your body and mind?

“Inishie no Yado Ikyu” is a lodging that makes you feel as if you are connected to Ise Jingu, as it is only a 15-minute walk to the inner shrine of Ise Jingu. As the name “Inishie no Yado” suggests, you can feel the old traditions and culture of Ise and immerse yourself in the stories of Ise. Recommended for couples who want to enjoy Ise to their heart's content and fully enjoy Ise Jingu.

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If you stay in Iku, be sure to enjoy the “early morning visit” right after the Ise Jingu opens, and the “evening visit” in the evening just before the gates close! Both the dignified air of the morning and the quiet air of the evening calm the mind and calm the mind. Before visiting the shrine early in the morning, you will be served a traditional Ise dish called "Katapan" and coffee so that you won't get hungry. I'm glad to see that you're taking care of yourself so that you can enjoy Ise♪

All guest rooms are mainly Japanese-style rooms, and the space is spacious where you can spend a relaxing time. In addition, all rooms have an open-air bath, so you can enjoy the bath while being soothed by the clear air of the trees that lead to the forest of Ise Jingu.

In addition, there are 2 rock baths, cypress large baths, and 4 private baths, and they are open all night so that you can cleanse yourself before visiting the shrine early in the morning, so you can use it as many times as you like. It's also nice to enjoy a different "hot spring tour" as a couple♪

After taking a bath, please visit the terrace "Tsukimidai" on the 4th floor to cool off. The forest that leads to the inner shrine, the sky that spreads all over, and the pure breeze will soothe your heart and gently cuddle up to you.

AUBERGE YUSURA, located about 15 minutes by car from Ise Jingu, is a completely private villa that is limited to 3 groups per day. It is a Japanese-style inn with a Japanese garden that makes you feel "Wabi-sabi", which is completely different from the inn name written in horizontal letters. It is recommended for couples who want to spend a relaxing time with their loved ones while feeling the Japanese hospitality in a simple and easy way.

Sakura is the recommended villa for couples. The ceiling is high, and you can feel the warmth of nature in the light that pours down. It's a spacious and open space with large windows, so you can spend a relaxing time here.

Each villa has an open-air bath separate from the indoor bath. Sakakibara onsen which is known as a hot spring for beauty, uses carefully selected hot springs with a high concentration. After taking a bath, your skin will be so moist and smooth that you will want to touch it♡

In addition to a coffee maker and tea set with decaf, all soft drinks and alcohol in the refrigerator are free. It's nice to be able to use it without hesitation after soaking in the hot onsen.

Each dish expresses the ever-changing four seasons, and the Japanese cuisine is made with care and effort. It's a great treat to be able to eat such a special meal with your loved ones!

"Ryoso Uminocho" is a pure Japanese-style ryokan with an ocean view from all rooms. When you enter the hotel, you will be greeted by the endless blue sea of Ise Bay and seasonal flowers. There is a private beach and a shrine on the vast grounds, and you can enjoy a stroll date on the grounds.

There are two rooms that we have carefully selected from among the many available rooms that we recommend for couples. The first is the "Japanese-style Room Tobishimakan Superior with Private Open-Air Bath." From the open-air bath on the wide veranda, you can enjoy the contrast between the blue waters of Ise Bay and the greenery of the islands just for the two of you.

The second is the "Japanese-Western Room Hana Shinju, Top Floor Special," which was renovated in August 2019. The panoramic view of Ise Bay from the large windows is so overwhelming that it makes you feel as if you are staying on the sea! It would be such a pleasure to be able to see such a view just the two of you.

On the private beach, enjoy a leisurely walk while gazing at the small islands floating on the endless horizon. If you walk barefoot on the shallow and gentle beach, you will be invited by the waves and you will be able to have a frank conversation.

Based on the idea of "locally produced deliciousness", we use carefully selected local ingredients to bring out the best of the original taste of the ingredients without adding unnecessary touches. The seasonal seafood is the main dish, and the arrangement is also full of attention to detail, so you can enjoy it with both your eyes and your tongue.

We have introduced carefully selected lodgings that are close to Ise Jingu Shrine and where you can spend a relaxing time just for the two of you. All the inns were so wonderful that one night would not be enough. By staring at each other in an extraordinary way, you will surely feel more affectionate. May their love continue forever...♡