"Toba" - Enjoy seafood in in-room dining! 7 recommended ryokan / Mie
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Home to the Toba Aquarium and Mikimoto Pearl Island, Toba, along with Ise-Shima, is a central tourist destination in Mie. Blessed with calm seas and abundant nature, Toba is also home to an abundance of delicious seafood, including oysters, abalone, and spiny lobster. If you're staying in this seaside town and want to enjoy delicious seafood, we recommend choosing in-room dining where you can enjoy a private meal. In this article, we'll introduce recommended ryokan and hotels in Toba where you can enjoy in-room dining. We hope you'll use this as a reference for your travel plans.
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The entire city of Toba is located within Ise-Shima National Park. The city is blessed with beautiful, calm seas and is full of attractions, such as the Toba Aquarium, where you can see the dugongs that served as the model for mermaids, and Mikimoto Pearl Island, where the world's first pearl farming took place. The calm waters of the ria coast are also a great fishing ground for spiny lobsters, abalone, oysters, and more. You can enjoy plenty of fresh seafood, so it's also recommended for a gourmet trip.
If you want to make your stay in Toba even more fulfilling, we recommend enjoying meal in in-room dining. With in-room dining you can relax and enjoy sumptuous seafood such as spiny lobster and oysters to your heart's content. It's also nice to be able to enjoy precious time with your partner or friends without worrying about those around you. And once you're full, you can just lie down on the tatami mats in your room. This ease is also one of the best parts of in-room dining. In this article, we've collected all the recommended lodgings that offer in-room dining. Be sure to use it as a reference for your travel plans.
Sun Urashima Yuki no Sato is located in the Toba-Uramura area, where the beautiful scenery of oyster rafts floating in the calm Oonoura Bay spreads out before you. All rooms have an ocean view and a great view. Some rooms even have special rooms with an onsen hot spring bath, so you can relax and unwind from the daily fatigue. The relaxing Japanese atmosphere is perfect for an adult trip, where you can let yourself go and forget about the hustle and bustle of the city.
meal is the basic in-room dining (private dining meals rooms are also available). It is a pleasure to enjoy meal in our own relaxing space. As Mie is known as the "Land of Beauty, Mie," dinner is served with carefully prepared seasonal delicacies from the sea, including lobsters and abalone. It is precisely because we live in a land blessed by the sea that there are always tasty surprises to be had any time of the year. Enjoy the exquisite cuisine at your leisure.
Toba Motoura, where Yukinosato is located, is a place that is well-suited for oyster cultivation, and is in fact the home of oysters. In the summer, natural rock oysters are landed, and in the winter, oysters that have been carefully grown on oyster rafts are landed in large quantities. In season, oysters are thick and have an irresistible milky taste! They are a must-try dish. After checking out, we recommend enjoying as many piping hot grilled oysters as you like at one of the many oyster huts in the Motoura area.
After enjoying a hearty dinner, relax in the large public bath or the attached open-air onsen bath. At Yukinosato, you can enjoy the hotel's own weak alkaline simple spring water. The moisturizing water is gentle on the skin and feels great after a bath. If you stay in a room with an onsen bath and in-in-room dining, you can enjoy a completely private stay. You can enjoy your time to your heart's content without having to worry about other guests.
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Motoura onsen Sun Urashima Yuki no Sato
Mie /Toba/ ryokan
- address
- Motoura onsen, Toba Mie
- access
- Ise Expressway → Ise Futami Toba Line → Go straight for about 25 minutes. Take the free shuttle bus from Kintetsu Toba Station Exit 1 for about 20 minutes (reservation required)
Located about 5 minutes by car from JR and Kintetsu Toba Station, Toba Phalaenopsis, the home of Ise Grand Shrine, is a popular choice for its free limousine shuttle service (please call in advance). As the name suggests, the hotel is decorated with Phalaenopsis orchids all year round, creating a high-quality, gorgeous space. There are three types of rooms: those with open-air baths, those with small gardens, and those with great views. The new wing deluxe suite Tokinagomi is especially stylishly furnished in the Sukiya-zukuri style, making it perfect for a stay on a special day.
After relaxing in your room for a bit, head to the large public bath before dinner. The open-air bath on the shoreline seems to be connected to the endless ocean. Listening to the sound of the waves while soaking in the hot water is extremely relaxing, and you can immerse yourself in an extraordinary sense of freedom. The comfort that will harmonize your body and mind will help you blow away your daily stress.
At Kochoran, you can dine in in-room dining for dinner. Having your meal prepared in a relaxing space is a luxury that can only be achieved when in-room dining. The menu features dishes that make the most of the natural flavors of ingredients such as spiny lobster and abalone. There is also a plan where you can choose how you would like to eat the spiny lobster or abalone (sashimi or butter-fried). The colorful banquet cuisine, with its particular attention to tableware and presentation, is visually stunning and exciting.
There are many rocky areas around Toba Bay, which are the perfect habitat for rock oysters and abalone. For this reason, female divers, who can dive into the narrow rocky areas, are very popular in Toba, and you can enjoy fresh seafood at Kochoran. The taste of fresh seasonal fish is exceptional! You will definitely be impressed by the deliciousness, which will completely change your image of fish dishes.
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Ise Jingu no Ohizamoto Toba Kochoran
Mie /Toba/ ryokan
- address
- 237-1 Mie Mie Prefecture
- access
- 5 minutes by car from Toba Station / Free shuttle service available from Kintetsu Toba Station (14:45-18:00) / 25 minutes via Ise IC - Ise Futami Toba Line
"Nostalgic Romantic Inn Kisara" has only 13 rooms on a vast 8,000m2 site blessed with the sea and greenery, all of which are detached rooms with their own open-air baths, allowing you to enjoy your time to the fullest. The Japanese modern furnishings, reminiscent of the Taisho era, create a high-quality and relaxing atmosphere.
At "Kisara," all rooms have indoor and outdoor baths, where you can enjoy the refreshing alkaline waters of the "Shaguuji onsen." Relaxing in the outdoor bath with your family or partner while feeling the pleasant breeze is a special experience. The refrigerators in the rooms also contain free drinks, including alcohol. The refreshing feeling of quenching your thirst with a cold drink after a bath is an irresistible moment of bliss.
Detailed information
Kaiko Roman no Yado Kisara
Mie /Toba/ ryokan
- address
- 1075-11 Mie, Mie Prefecture
- access
- About 10 minutes by car from Toba Station. About 30 minutes by car to Ise Jingu.
Shinpachiya is a hospitable ryokan built on the hills of Ijika, Toba, where the culture of female divers remains strong. All rooms have a view of the beautiful blue Pacific Ocean, and the comfortable Japanese-style rooms are full of relaxation. Sprawled out on the tatami mats, you can soothe your day to day fatigue. Japanese-style rooms with beds are also available, so you can enjoy your stay according to your lifestyle while experiencing the atmosphere of a traditional ryokan.
At Shinpachiya, if you are staying with 5 or less people, you can in-room dining (for 6 or more people, dinner will be served in the banquet hall). The appeal of in-room dining is that your room becomes the dinner venue. There is no need to move! This all-you-can-eat service will liven up your extraordinary time. Located close to Ishigami fishing port, the seasonal seafood, including spiny lobster and abalone, are carefully selected with an expert eye and are extremely fresh. Enjoy the luxury of being able to enjoy fish dishes to your heart's content♪
They also offer bespoke dishes (additional charges apply) using seasonal ingredients and carefully selected local ingredients. Among these are the abalone steak with its exquisite liver sauce, and the "gusokuni" dish, which is spiny lobster boiled with the shells still on. The special time you spend eating the special dishes that can only be enjoyed here will surely become an unforgettable memory of your trip.
After a satisfying dinner, head to the large public onsen with an open-air bath. At Shinpachiya, they pump water from Hakusan Onsen, one of the most famous springs in Mie famous for its beauty-enhancing properties. The smooth water feels so good you'll want to soak for a long time. If you make a reservation, you can also use the private open-air bath (photo) with a great view, so you can enjoy a soak with your partner or family. Relaxing in the bath with your loved one will help blow away the fatigue you've accumulated from the day to day.
Detailed information
Shinpachiya
Mie /Toba/ ryokan
- address
- 338-1 Mie, Toba City, Mie Prefecture
- access
- Approximately 45 minutes by car from Ise Expressway "Ise IC" / Approximately 30 to 55 minutes by route bus from JR/Kintetsu "Toba Station" / Approximately 30 to 55 minutes by route bus from "Toba Port"
Todaya, founded in 1830, is located about a three-minute walk from Kintetsu and JR Toba Station, in a location with great views and easy access overlooking Toba Bay. Though it is a long-established establishment, it has a relaxing atmosphere because of the spirit of hospitality that lives within it. There are a total of 169 rooms, including simple Japanese-style rooms, triple Western-style rooms convenient for girls' parties, and the Kishun-tei suite (pictured), which offers a premium space with high-quality Japanese furnishings, so you can choose from a variety of rooms to suit your tastes and needs.
For dinner, choose in-room dining plan. Enjoy a kaiseki meal that lets you fully enjoy Mie's seafood. Among them, the "Ise Shima Ryoran Kaiseki" includes spiny lobster sashimi, a cup of abalone per person, Matsusaka beef, and a lineup of Mie's top ingredients! The dazzling luxury is sure to get you excited. Make sure you're hungry before dinner.
The best thing about in-room dining is that you can enjoy meal without worrying about the people around you. In a space just for you and your partner, you can have deep conversations that you normally wouldn't. You can eat your fill of delicious food in a lovely room, and then lie back on the tatami mat when meal is over. in-room dining is the only way to enjoy such a luxurious moment.
If you come to Todaya, you can't miss out on a bath tour. There are 13 baths for both men and women in the South Wing and Ukishun-tei, 5 private baths that can be used free of charge, as well as a foot bath and a rock sauna, so you can enjoy a full range of bath activities. There are plenty of wonderful baths to enjoy, including a rustic open onsen bath and a large bath with a view of Toba Bay. Be sure to find your favorite and refresh your body and mind.
Detailed information
Toda family
Mie /Toba/ ryokan
- address
- 1-24-26 Toba, Toba City Mie
- access
- [Train] About 3 minutes walk from Kintetsu/JR Toba Station [Car] About 12 minutes via the Ise Futami Toba Line from Ise IC on the Ise Expressway
Cuisine ryokan "Aji no Yado Michishio" is located in Aizashi, Toba, a town of divers and fishermen. The inn's peaceful seaside location and laid-back atmosphere make it the perfect place for adults who are tired of the daily grind to relax. The warm hospitality of the staff and the comfort of the pure Japanese-style rooms with comfortable tatami mats will make you feel relaxed at once.
If you stay at a seaside ryokan you can enjoy fresh seafood, you should definitely try the "boat platter." They offer boat platters of fresh sashimi, abalone, turban shells, and more. They are gorgeous and photogenic. Of course, the freshness and taste are also top-notch, so even gourmets will be very satisfied. If you choose the in-room dining plan, you'll be able to have some fun girl talk.
It's a very satisfying dinner full of seafood, but if you're staying on a special day, we recommend adding a bespoke dish made with special seasonal ingredients. In summer, you can enjoy wild rock oysters, and in winter, oysters and salt-grilled spiny lobster, dishes that will make you cheer when they arrive at your table. Local sake is also available, so be sure to enjoy the marriage of the food and alcohol.
In the large communal bath with an open-air bath, you can enjoy Mie's famous hot spring, "Hakusan onsen." The moist water is soft to the touch, and it is no wonder that it is called "Beauty Bath." The feeling of comfort after bathing is exceptional. Enjoy a relaxing bath time while listening to the sound of the waves at night and watching the beautiful sunrise in the morning.
Detailed information
Aji no Yado Michishio
Mie /Toba/ ryokan
- address
- 1522-12 Mie, Mie Prefecture
- access
- Car: 15 minutes from Shiraki IC on the 2nd Ise Road! Train: Toba Station - Free shuttle service available (reservation required) 1km to Ishigami-san! 40 minutes to Ise Jingu
Detailed information
Aji no Yado Michishio
Toba City Other / ryokan, Seafood, Japanese cuisine
- address
- 1522-12 Mie, Mie Prefecture
- business hours
- [Monday] 17:00 - 21:00 [Tuesday] 17:00 - 21:00 [Wednesday] 17:00 - 21:00 [Thursday] 17:00 - 21:00 [Friday] 17:00 - 21:00 [Saturday] 17:00 - 21:00 [Sunday] 17:00 - 21:00 ■ Business hours Accommodation: Check-in/15:00 - Check-out/10:00 ■ Closed days Irregular holidays
Ise-Shima Sankei Toba Grand Hotel is built on a hill overlooking Obama Bay. All rooms boast ocean views, allowing you to relax and enjoy the view of oyster rafts floating on the calm water and the lush green island known as Mitsujima. The rooms on the top floor, the Sakura Floor, have particularly outstanding views from their fully-glazed windows! Sink into the sofa and relax, and you'll feel as if you're surrendering yourself to the power of nature.
Toba Grand Hotel offers a variety of plans to suit your tastes and needs, including in in-room dining and buffets. With the in-room dining plan, you can enjoy a kaiseki meal made with plenty of local ingredients, prepared by the head chef. The delicious taste of the melt-in-your-mouth Matsusaka beef and the plump and chewy spiny lobster will be a wonderful memory of your trip. Enjoy a luxurious dinner that will have you taking pictures to show off!
After a good night's sleep in a fluffy futon, you can relieve your fatigue and then recharge your energy with breakfast. It's nice to have breakfast and in-room dining, but we also recommend a plan where you have dinner in in-room dining and a luxurious Japanese and Western buffet in the dining room in the morning. The wide variety of dishes lined up will get you excited in the morning. If you eat a good, delicious breakfast, you'll be able to be active all day long♪
The large public bath with the sea spreading out before you has an outstanding feeling of freedom. Taking a bath at night while listening to the sound of the calm waves is very relaxing. If you warm up properly, you will be able to sleep soundly. Also, taking a morning bath while watching the water surface sparkle in the morning sun is exceptional. Not only will you feel special, but it will also refresh your mind and body.
Detailed information
Toba Grand Hotel
Mie /Shima, Toba/ ryokan
- address
- 239-9 Mie Mie Prefecture
- access
- Approximately 5 minutes by car from Kintetsu Toba Station / Approximately 20 minutes by car from Ise IC on the Ise Expressway
Detailed information
Toba Grand Hotel
Toba, Nakanogo / Hotel
- The average budget
- ¥15,000~¥19,999
- address
- 239-9 Mie Mie Prefecture
- business hours
- [Monday] 17:30 - 20:30 [Tuesday] 17:30 - 20:30 [Wednesday] 17:30 - 20:30 [Thursday] 17:30 - 20:30 [Friday] 17:30 - 20:30 [Saturday] Closed [Sunday] Closed ■ Business hours Depending on the crowding situation, there may be two shifts.
- Regular holiday
- Saturday Sunday
Toba is a scenic city rich in nature, facing a calm sea. If you're planning a stay in Toba, where you can enjoy leisurely sightseeing and delicious seafood, we recommend ryokan or hotel that offers in-room dining. in-room dining allows you to relax and savor delicious food without being disturbed while you spend quality time with friends or a partner. All of ryokan and hotels introduced here allow you to enjoy meal in the comfort of your own room. All of these are recommended accommodations, so be sure to use them as reference when traveling to Toba.