[Ise-Shima] Start your morning off happy ♡ 11 hotels and ryokan with delicious breakfasts

Located in the east of the Kii Peninsula, the Ise-Shima area is full of popular tourist spots such as Ise Grand Shrine, Toba Aquarium, and Shima Spain Village. It is also a treasure trove of high-quality ingredients, including fresh and plump spiny lobster, abalone, and Matsusaka beef, boasting top-class catches. Ise-Shima has many inns where you can enjoy exquisite cuisine! Let's go on a trip to Ise-Shima in search of not only beautiful scenery but also delicious food.

There are many inns in Ise-Shima that boast excellent cuisine, but this time we will introduce inns where you can enjoy a superb breakfast. From authentic French cuisine and miso soup with a whole lobster, to inns where you can enjoy freshly cooked food in a live kitchen. Let's check out inns that you will want to stay at not only as a base for your trip, but also for breakfast.

Shima Kanko Hotel, a long-established hotel that opened in 1951, was the venue for the G7 Ise-Shima Summit 2016 and is a prestigious inn that has welcomed many distinguished guests, including members of the imperial family. It is built on a hill overlooking Ago Bay, which is part of the Ise-Shima National Park. There are two types of rooms: The Classic, which has a warm wooden feel, and The Bay Suite, which is a suite-type room only. Please come and experience the spectacular view of the sunset illuminating Ago Bay, which has been selected as one of the "100 Best Sunsets in Japan"♪ It is about a 5-minute walk from Kintetsu Kashikojima Station, or about 2 minutes by shuttle bus.

The Classic uses Simmons mattresses, while The Base Suite uses Sealy mattresses, ensuring a comfortable sleep. All rooms at The Base Suite are over 100m2 in size, creating a spacious and open space. The furniture and lighting are carefully selected, allowing you to fully enjoy a luxurious hotel stay. There are also a variety of activities available, such as stargazing and morning yoga, so it might be a good idea to join one to refresh your mind♪

Breakfast, prepared exclusively for guests, is a Western-style buffet featuring Shima Kanko Hotel's original egg dishes, or a healthy Shima Japanese breakfast. Choose whichever you prefer depending on your physical condition and mood that day. The Western-style buffet offers egg dishes, and the Japanese breakfast offers a variety of fresh juices, so you can have fun choosing. The breakfast venue, La Mer, is a French restaurant with a spectacular view of Ago Bay. Take your time enjoying the view and meal to start your day in style.

Located about 7 minutes by free shuttle bus from Kintetsu Kashikojima Station, Miyako Resort Shima Bayside Terrace is an exotic hotel that will make you feel as if you're in Southern Europe. The white-toned buildings line the hotel, and photogenic views unfold wherever you look. The outdoor pool is lit up after dark, creating an even more enchanting atmosphere at night.

There are three types of guest rooms: the "Ocean Wing" overlooking Ago Bay, the "Garden Wing" where you can enjoy seasonal flowers and greenery, and the maisonette-style "Villa." All rooms have a terrace, so you can enjoy stargazing while sipping tea on the terrace. The facility also offers a wide range of activities, such as sea kayaking and cruising, so why not give them a try? Viewing the hotel from the sea offers a completely different atmosphere.

Enjoy a European-style breakfast at H'este D'or, a French restaurant overlooking Ago Bay. This breakfast is supervised by Chef Hiroshi Yamaguchi, who serves the "world's best breakfast" at Kobe Kitano Hotel, and you can enjoy the latest French cuisine made with ingredients from Mie. The colorful ingredients decorate the plate, and the cute appearance will give you energy in the morning. Charge up your mind and body with four types of petit drinks made with vegetables and fruits.

"Tabiso Uminocho" is a Japanese-style ryokan with an ocean view located on a hill overlooking Ise Bay. There are 10 types of guest rooms, including casual twin and luxury twin. The vast 10,000m2 grounds include a private beach, the inn's pride and joy, Madame Garden, and Awamiko Shrine, one of the auxiliary shrines of Ise Grand Shrine, so it is recommended to take a stroll around the grounds. In spring, about 2,000 cherry trees bloom, and in summer, you can swim in the private beach, so there is plenty to enjoy in every season. It is about 10 minutes by free shuttle bus from Toba Station.

onsen is a simple alkaline onsen, and is characterized by its rich mineral content and smooth texture on the skin. The raw water is underground water that has been filtered naturally through bakuhanseki (a type of stone used for bathing). This bakuhanseki has been used as a traditional Chinese medicine since ancient times because it dissolves a lot of minerals, and you can enjoy the smooth water quality with many beneficial effects. The powder room in the women's large bath is separated from the rest, so you can use it without worrying about the eyes of others.

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This hotel is committed to using locally produced ingredients and seasonings, and only uses seafood caught in the seas off Ise. The meal is not only delicious, but also visually appealing, and can be enjoyed by all five senses. You can enjoy a healthy breakfast, including rolled omelet made with plenty of fresh eggs from a local chicken farm, and scallop porridge, which is sure to satisfy your morning appetite.

Grand Mercure Ise Shima Resort & Spa is a resort hotel located on a hill overlooking Matuya Bay on the Shima Peninsula. It is about a 5-minute drive to Shima Spain Village, making it a recommended hotel as a base for sightseeing. You can enjoy Niimisato onsen 's Choju no Yu hot springs in the large communal bath and open-air rock bath facing the Japanese garden. From the Superior Room, you can see the ria coast and Matuya Bay, so if you want to enjoy a spectacular view, this is the room for you.

The spacious guest rooms, over 33㎡, come in a wide variety of options, from mountain and ocean views, superior rooms to suites. There are also Japanese-style rooms and Japanese-Western style rooms, which are great for families with children. You're sure to find a room you like.

Breakfast is a buffet style with Japanese and Western dishes. In addition to local cuisine, there are exciting dishes that you will want to reach for, such as petit hot dogs and pancakes that you can customize yourself. You can also enjoy free-flowing sparkling wine.

TAOYA Shima, located along the coast of the Shima Peninsula, is a resort hotel where all rooms have an ocean view. The hotel has an open space, and you can enjoy the magnificent sea view from the lobby and onsen. Six modern art pieces are exhibited on the premises, so you can enjoy art appreciation as well. There are "standard type" and "upgraded type" rooms for large groups. Just lying in bed and relaxing with the ocean view will blow away your daily fatigue. It is about 40 minutes from Ise IC.

You can also get a panoramic view of the ocean right in front of you from the large, spacious bath. In the infinity open-air bath, you can hear the sound of the ocean and feel the sea breeze, making you feel as if you are one with the sea. Feeling the change in the sky while soaking in onsen, or just gazing at the starry sky, will give you a fantastic, extraordinary experience. After the bath, you can relax with free popsicles, beer, and a massage chair. Part of the powder room is equipped with a Dyson hair dryer and even a pre-drying treatment, so it's packed with great services♪

Breakfast is served in a 60-minute buffet style at the restaurant "UNDULATION." You can savour freshly prepared meal prepared by a chef in the live kitchen. You can also enjoy Ise-Shima's specialty Ise udon, and seafood rice bowls where you can top your bowl with your favourite ingredients. What's more, you can drink as much sparkling wine as you like from the morning! You can start your day off with a different kind of elegance. You can also enjoy free alcohol at dinner.

"Natural onsen Kazemachi no Yu Fukujuso" is a relaxing inn located on "Watakanoshima" overlooking the beautiful sea of Ise-Shima. Known as a heart-shaped island, this place is a popular spot for couples and families. The inn is just a three-minute boat ride away, and your heart will beat faster as you start your extraordinary journey. In addition, in the open-air bath "Kazemachi no Yu," whose source is underwater, you can spend a relaxing time feeling the sea breeze.

There are a variety of guest rooms available, including a "special room with balcony" that combines Western and Japanese styles, and a Japanese-style room recommended for families with small children. This Japanese-Western room, "Misakitei," is an open-air room with a view of the ocean from the window. You can enjoy the luxury of "doing nothing" while staring at the ocean.

Fukujuso boasts an excellent breakfast menu that uses an abundance of fresh seafood from Ise-Shima. A Japanese set meal with a lineup of dishes such as "dried barracuda" that is unique to fishing towns, tamagoyaki (rolled omelette) and steamed vegetables will warm you up in the morning. Breakfast can be enjoyed at your leisure in the restaurant or in a private room, and the private room seats in particular offer a private space where you can spend a heartwarming moment.

HOTEL VISON is located in the center of Mie, directly connected to Sewa-Taki IC or Taki Vison Smart IC, and is surrounded by nature. The hotel also has a hot spring facility called Honsou-yu where you can enjoy herbal baths, and Le Furo where you can experience mineral mist baths rich in natural minerals. It's recommended for boosting metabolism and conditioning your skin. There are also many artworks on display inside the building that were created just for the hotel, so you can enjoy appreciating the art.

The facility has a "villa" that is like a holiday home, and a "hotel building" that stands on the slope of the mountain and has a great view. The "villa" has a private garden and an open-air bath, so you can enjoy your own time without being disturbed by anyone. ◎ The "hotel building" has five types of guest rooms, most of which have a terrace. This hotel is committed to the SDGs and has introduced environmentally friendly amenities and bedding.

For breakfast, enjoy an original buffet supervised by Visson in the main dining room on the top floor of the hotel. The Japanese and Western dishes made with seasonal ingredients from Mie, along with daily salads and homemade desserts, are lined up in an elegant setting that is unique to hotel breakfasts, and will get you excited. Enjoy a luxurious morning with gourmet food in a spacious seat.

NEMU RESORT is located about 20 minutes by free shuttle bus from Kashikojima Station. Located within Ise-Shima National Park, this resort hotel is a place where you can enjoy the beauty of nature up close. The vast grounds are dotted with a yoga terrace, observation deck, lounge, and more, allowing you to relax and unwind. The Pearl Bath, developed in collaboration with Mikimoto Cosmetics, is particularly popular among women for its beauty benefits. For dinner, you can enjoy a glamping dinner featuring spiny lobster and abalone from Ise-Shima, making for an extraordinary stay.

The moment you enter your room, you'll see a green forest spreading out before you. You can relax while enjoying the view of the forest and ocean beyond the large windows. All rooms have a natural atmosphere, with interiors that blend in with nature. The Deluxe Room comes with a spacious sofa called the Relaxing Floor Sofa, where you can lounge and relax. There are also villa-type rooms, so you can enjoy a relaxing stay in a private space like a villa.

Breakfast is served at the restaurant "Satoumi." The menu features an abundance of fresh seafood and mountain produce from Ise-Shima. The beautifully presented dishes will lift your spirits from the morning. Enjoy an elegant and relaxing morning in a Japanese-style space featuring techniques such as kumiko lattice and bamboo weaving.

Resort Hills Toyohama Aozora no Kaze is located on a hill overlooking the Pacific Ocean, about 15 minutes by car from Toba Minami Shiraki IC. It is an inn where you can enjoy fresh seafood in Toba, known as the town where you can meet female divers. The hotel lobby has hammocks and free fish beauty treatments! Just swaying in a hammock and looking at the ocean is relaxing. There are 9 types of rooms in total, from special rooms with open-air baths to Western-style rooms for single guests. There are a variety of rooms to meet various needs.

onsen at this inn is Shaguuji onsen, which has the same spring quality as Sakakibara onsen, known for its skin-beautifying properties. The alkaline onsen boasts a pH of 9.3 and feels smooth on the skin. In the large observation bath, you can soothe your fatigue while looking out at the Pacific Ocean and Matoya Bay. The women-only detached open-air onsen bath, Isobue-no-Yu, is the closest open-air bath to the sea at the inn, and it is said that you can hear the waves at Chidorihama Beach and sometimes see fishing lights at night.

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The breakfast is a Japanese-style breakfast made with plenty of local ingredients that Mie is proud of, such as Osatsu's specialty spiny lobster soup and Ise-Shima's delicacy Sametaré (dried shark). There are 10 dishes on the menu, including one free item from the hotel, such as Mie 's Koshihikari rice and handmade tofu. I'm looking forward to seeing what dish I'll be able to enjoy ♡

Gourmet Hideaway Provence is a hotel located in the natural surroundings of Shima City, Mie, about a one-minute walk from Shima-Shimmei Station. Surrounded by the atmosphere of southern France, you'll forget you're in Japan. The dinner menu, which makes use of the fresh seafood of Ise-Shima, is highly rated for offering new flavors every time you visit. After dinner, head to the stargazing event where you can listen to a commentary from a starry sky concierge. Spend a romantic night on your trip gazing at the starry sky.

The guest rooms are also designed to evoke the atmosphere of the South of France. Each room is named after a flower, and the warm interior, including custom-made furniture, creates a comfortable space. All rooms are equipped with air purifiers to ensure a comfortable stay. There is also onsen on the premises. The mineral-rich natural hot onsen that springs from within the premises is popular as a "beauty bath" that leaves the skin feeling moisturized.

For breakfast, we offer a Western-style set packed with carefully selected ingredients. You can enjoy a breakfast plate that will cleanse you from the inside out, including breakfast bread made by our exclusive bread master, vegetables directly sourced from our exclusive contract farmer, and special soup. Start your day fresh in an open restaurant bathed in plenty of morning light.

"Kashikojima Park Hotel Michishio" is a onsen ryokan with a spectacular view of Ago Bay. Located at the southernmost tip of Kashikojima, all rooms have an ocean view, and you can enjoy the magnificent view of Ago Bay from anywhere in the hotel. Why not take a break at the cafe "Ujibashi" before or after checking in? Another attractive feature is its easy access, about a 5-minute walk from Kashikojima Station.

The guest rooms are calming with a Japanese theme, and special rooms with open-air baths are also available. In particular, the special Japanese-Western style room with open-air bath is luxurious in that you can enjoy both the bed and the tatami mat, making it perfect for those who want to enjoy private time. There are also special rooms with small gardens, Japanese-Western style rooms, and Japanese-style rooms, so you're sure to find a room that suits your travel style.

At Kashikojima no Yado Michishio, you can enjoy a leisurely breakfast in your room. The heart-warming Japanese set meals, including fish and hotpots, are made with plenty of fresh local ingredients. Enjoy a luxurious morning while savoring Mie 's Koshihikari rice and miso soup packed with the delicious flavors of seafood. It's the perfect place to forget about your busy daily life and relax.

We have introduced you to hotels in Ise-Shima where you can enjoy a delicious breakfast. Ise-Shima has a long history as a place known as "Mikkekuni" (Land of Food) that has donated food to the Imperial family and other organizations. There are many attractive tourist spots, but how about a trip where the main purpose is meal? Enjoy a delicious breakfast and a view of the natural surroundings and refresh yourself ♡