Ikyu Reopening on April 1 ,2026

8.9

This Ryokan has an overall rating of 8.9/10, based on 102 reviews.

Rank	Ryokan	Rating	Reviews
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🥉 3rd	Toba International Hotel Shiojitei	9.2/10	2,170
4th	Hanano Koyado Jyu-bei	9.1/10	746
5th	Ise-Shima Ohtaya Healing Stay	9.3/10	62
6th	Resort Hills Toyohama Soranokaze	9.2/10	101
7th	Isegekusando Iseshinsen	9.1/10	234
8th	Sun Urashima Yuki no Sato	9.2/10	58
9th	Hoshidekan	9.0/10	220
10th	Hinode Ryokan	8.9/10	1,014
11th	Ikyu Reopening on April 1 ,2026 Current ryokan	8.9/10	102
12th	Owase Seaside View	9.1/10	29
13th	Hanashinsui	8.8/10	505
14th	Oyado The Earth	9.4/10	11
15th	Kisara Bettei TOKI	8.8/10	62
16th	Kotobukitei	8.7/10	1,375
17th	Oyado Andon Toba	8.7/10	162
18th	Iruka Onsen Hotel Seiryuusou	8.7/10	139
19th	Teisho Basaratei	8.7/10	42
20th	Ryoso Uminocho	8.6/10	1,562
21st	Kisara Oneness	8.9/10	13
22nd	Kochoran	8.6/10	174
23rd	Nisshokan	8.6/10	123
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25th	Saiou no Miya	8.8/10	5
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27th	Hiogiso	8.4/10	570
28th	Shinpachiya, auberge avec vue spectaculaire sur la mer	8.4/10	163
29th	Tabinoyado Ushionoakari Geiboso	8.4/10	137
30th	Kisara	7.4/10	0
31st	Suzunami	4.7/10	0
32nd	Obama-sō, ryokan de charme à Toba	8.0/10	1
33rd	Michishio	8.3/10	586
34th	Ise Todaya Ryoan	8.2/10	23
35th	Hotel Tokinoza	8.1/10	12
36th	Ryouri no yado Ginrin	8.1/10	25
37th	Senpokaku	8.2/10	420
38th	Kaigetsu	8.1/10	588
39th	Wan Wan Paradise Matsusaka	8.1/10	721
40th	Kii no Matsushima	8.0/10	102
41st	Koinami	7.8/10	100
42nd	Ijika Daiichi Hotel Kagura	7.8/10	113
43rd	Kinpokan	7.8/10	202
44th	Ama no Shima	7.6/10	48
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46th	Ryoufuso	7.2/10	24
47th	Mizuhokan	7.1/10	22
48th	Ryokan Seishounagon	7.0/10	91

Check-in from 3:00 PM

Forest Surroundings Temple District Old Town Hot Spring Bath Public Onsen Open-Air Bath

Location

516-0023 Mie, Ise, Ujitachicho Azaiwadayama 679-2, Japan

Staff 9,0/10

Facilities 9,0/10

Cleanliness 9,0/10

Comfort 9,0/10

Value for money 8,0/10

Location 9,0/10

Near Ise JinguConvenient base for visiting Ise Grand Shrine and nearby sacred sights.

By Oharai-machiEasy access to the historic shopping street for snacks, souvenirs, and evening walks.

Private Bath OptionsBath facilities include reservable private baths, helpful for couples or tattooed guests.

Traditional Room FeelTatami-style touches and ryokan atmosphere create a distinctly Japanese stay.

Scenic Mountain SettingSome rooms and bath areas enjoy a calm, green mountain-side outlook.

Strong Guest RatingsReviews consistently praise cleanliness, staff hospitality, and overall comfort.

Recommended stay1-2 nightsNaiku access is the strongest driver: arrive mid-afternoon, use the baths, eat dinner, visit Naiku or Oharai-machi, then leave after breakfast or a second slow morning.

Trip-planning verdict: Best as a 1-night or occasional 2-night stay for Ise Jingu Naiku access and a quiet onsen ryokan evening, not as a long regional base.

Know before booking

Weak long-stay baseGreat for Naiku and nearby old-town atmosphere, but the immediate area does not support many consecutive sightseeing days on foot.

Not station-convenientThis is not a station-front ryokan. Reaching it usually needs bus, taxi, or car planning from Ise transport hubs.

Public bath limitsLarge baths are available, but travelers needing fully private bathing should confirm room type or use reservable private baths.

Shouzan (on-site)

on-site

Main dining room for seasonal Ise kaiseki and breakfast sets.

Sushikyu (nearby)

nearbynear the ryokan

Popular Okage Yokocho spot known for Ise-Shima tekone sushi.

Tekone Chaya (nearby)

nearbynear the ryokan

Handy Oharaimachi restaurant for classic Ise comfort dishes.

Distances are approximate and calculated from the ryokan coordinates. Travel times may vary depending on route, traffic and schedules.

Useful access points Stations, stops, airports and practical travel advice.

Best way to arrive For most travelers, arrive by Kintetsu to Isuzugawa Station and continue by reserved shuttle if available, otherwise by short taxi ride with luggage. If coming from the airport, Chubu Centrair International Airport is the most practical air gateway before continuing by rail or airport-to-Mie connections.

Isuzugawa Stationstation
3.1 kmUjiurata, Ise, Mie, JapanNot ideal on foot with luggage; generally too far for most guestsabout 5–10 min by taxiabout 10–20 min by local bus or shuttle, depending on service
Best overall rail access point for the Naiku area. Use the ryokan shuttle if offered and reserved, or take a taxi for the easiest arrival.
Ujiyamada Stationstation
3.6 kmFukiage, Ise, Mie, JapanNot practical on footabout 10–15 min by taxiabout 20–35 min by bus, depending on traffic and stop used
Useful major Kintetsu arrival station, especially for limited express arrivals. Good fallback if your train does not stop at Isuzugawa.
Iseshi Stationstation
3.7 kmFukiage, Ise, Mie, JapanNot practical on footabout 10–15 min by taxiabout 20–35 min by bus, depending on route and traffic
Useful if arriving on JR or transferring in central Ise. Better for broader rail connections than for final proximity.
Jingu Kaikan-mae Bus Stopbus
360 mUjitachicho area, Ise, Mie, Japanabout 5–10 min on footabout 3–5 min by taxiserved by local buses in the Naiku area
A very convenient stop if your bus serves it, and often easier than arriving deeper into the shrine approach on foot. Good option for visitors with small bags.
Naiku-mae Bus Stopbus
700 mUjitachicho area, Ise, Mie, Japanabout 8–15 min on foot, depending on luggage and exact pathabout 5–10 min by taxidirect local bus stop for Naiku-bound services
Most useful bus stop for travelers already heading into the Inner Shrine area. Reasonable for light luggage, but a taxi may be easier uphill or in bad weather.
Chubu Centrair International Airportairport
45 kmTokoname, Aichi, Japanbest checked locally; generally a long intercity transfercommonly about 2–3 hours overall via rail and/or airport connections
Most practical airport for many domestic and international travelers heading to Ise. Best for guests connecting onward by train to Ise and then taxi or bus.
Nagoya Airfield (Komaki Airport)airport
90 kmKomaki, Aichi, Japanbest checked locally; generally a long intercity transferoften longer than from Centrair once city transfer is included
Useful mainly for certain domestic flights. Usually less convenient than Centrair for direct onward travel to Ise, but still workable.

5 reasons to choose this ryokan best points

Excellent base for Ise JinguThe ryokan is set near Ise Jingu Naiku and within walking distance of the shrine approach, which makes early-morning visits far easier and more atmospheric than staying near the station.
Private bath experience in the roomGuest rooms are known for having their own bath setup, and some refreshed room types add features like an open-air bath and even a footbath. That gives couples and privacy-focused travelers a much more special stay.
Good option after the 2026 renewalThe property reopened on April 1, 2026 after a renewal, with updated interiors and refreshed guest spaces. If you like the charm of a long-running ryokan but still want a more polished feel, that is a real plus.
Strong bath variety beyond the roomIn addition to in-room bathing, the ryokan offers multiple reservable private baths and larger communal bath facilities. This gives you more ways to unwind than a ryokan with only one basic bath area.
Ryokan atmosphere fits the destinationTatami elements, Japanese-style design, and kaiseki-style dining suit Ise much better than a generic chain hotel. The stay feels aligned with a shrine pilgrimage and traditional trip rather than just providing a bed for the night.

5 reasons not to choose this ryokan watch-outs

Not the easiest place without planningIt is not right by a major station, so arrival is less effortless than staying around central Ise. Many travelers will need to rely on a shuttle, bus, taxi, or car timing.
Value may feel only fairThe property tends to sit in an upscale price range, and guest scoring on value is notably weaker than its scores for cleanliness or facilities. Budget-conscious travelers may feel the premium quickly.
Wi-Fi appears to be a weak pointRecent guest scoring shows free Wi-Fi as a noticeably weaker area than the rest of the stay. If you need stable, fast internet for work or streaming, this may be frustrating.
Public bath rules may limit some guestsTravelers with tattoos may not be comfortable using the communal bath, even though private baths help offset that issue. If shared onsen access is a key part of your stay, this can matter.
Best for shrine-focused trips, not broad sightseeingThe location is especially convenient for Naiku and the traditional Ise pilgrimage atmosphere, but less naturally convenient if your plan is a transport-heavy trip around the wider region. Travelers prioritizing nonstop mobility may prefer a station-area hotel.

Current position: 11th out of 48 ryokans in Mie.

Rank	Ryokan	Rating	Reviews
6th	Resort Hills Toyohama Soranokaze	9.2/10	101
7th	Isegekusando Iseshinsen	9.1/10	234
8th	Sun Urashima Yuki no Sato	9.2/10	58
9th	Hoshidekan	9.0/10	220
10th	Hinode Ryokan	8.9/10	1,014
11th	Ikyu Reopening on April 1 ,2026 Current ryokan	8.9/10	102
12th	Owase Seaside View	9.1/10	29
13th	Hanashinsui	8.8/10	505
14th	Oyado The Earth	9.4/10	11
15th	Kisara Bettei TOKI	8.8/10	62
16th	Kotobukitei	8.7/10	1,375