Oyado The Earth

9.4

This Ryokan has an overall rating of 9.4/10, based on 11 reviews.

Rank	Ryokan	Rating	Reviews
🥇 1st	Kashikojima Hojoen	9.3/10	1,106
🥈 2nd	Oishiya	9.5/10	71
🥉 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	8.9/10	102
12th	Owase Seaside View	9.1/10	29
13th	Hanashinsui	8.8/10	505
14th	Oyado The Earth Current ryokan	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
24th	賢島の宿みち潮 Kashikojima Park Hotel Michishio	8.5/10	158
25th	Saiou no Miya	8.8/10	5
26th	Kawachiya Ryokan	8.6/10	9
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
45th	Wan Wan Paradise Toba	7.7/10	274
46th	Ryoufuso	7.2/10	24
47th	Mizuhokan	7.1/10	22
48th	Ryokan Seishounagon	7.0/10	91

Check-in from 2:00 PM / Check-out until 11:00 AM

Sea Views Forest Surroundings National Park Quiet Village Private Onsen Public Onsen

Location

517-0026 Mie, Toba, Ryunosu, Nakanoyama, Ijika-cho, Japan

Staff 9,3/10

Facilities 9,4/10

Cleanliness 9,5/10

Comfort 9,4/10

Value for money 8,6/10

Location 9,2/10

Clifftop Ocean ViewsSet on seaside cliffs, with sweeping Pacific views from rooms and shared spaces.

Private Open-Air BathsSome guestrooms include private open-air baths for secluded soaking with sea scenery.

Ise-Shima Nature SettingHidden in a forested national park setting that feels quiet, remote, and restorative.

Refined Japanese DiningMulti-course Japanese meals are a standout, with strong praise for quality and presentation.

Intimate Small StayWith only a limited number of rooms, the atmosphere feels exclusive and calm.

Romantic EscapePrivate baths, dramatic sea views, and peaceful surroundings suit couples especially well.

Recommended stay1-2 nightsScenery and in-room bathing are the main reason to stay here: arrive early, use the room bath, have kaiseki dinner, sleep to ocean views, and leave after breakfast; add a second night only if you want a slow retreat with promenade walks and little movement.

Trip-planning verdict: A remote, adults-oriented cliffside ryokan best used as a 1-night destination stay or a quiet 2-night retreat, not as a practical sightseeing base.

Know before booking

Remote accessAround 30-35 minutes from Toba Station by car or hotel shuttle, so it is inconvenient for frequent station-based touring.

Limited walkable areaThis is an isolated coastal property with nature walks on-site, not a village stay with shops and restaurant hopping.

Adults focusChildren younger than junior high school are not allowed, so it does not suit most family itineraries.

Check-in rhythm mattersDinner service makes late arrival a bad fit; plan to arrive before evening rather than using it as a last-minute stop.

Ran (on-site)

on-site

Panoramic on-site dining room for seasonal kaiseki and breakfast.

Hachiman Kamado (nearby)

nearbyabout 20 min drive

Popular ama hut seafood experience with charcoal-grilled shellfish.

Osatsu Kamado (nearby)

nearbyabout 20 min drive

Ama hut meal in Osatsu with simple ocean-view seafood lunch.

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 at Toba Station by Kintetsu or JR and continue by the ryokan's pre-booked shuttle if available; otherwise use a taxi because the coastal location is not practical on foot with luggage. For air arrivals, Chubu Centrair International Airport is usually the most useful airport, followed by rail to Toba.

Toba Stationstation
9.7 kmToba, Toba-shi, Mie, Japantoo far to walk comfortablyabout 30–40 min by car or taxiabout 40–60 min including local transfer or hotel shuttle, best checked locally
Best overall rail gateway for the ryokan. Use the ryokan shuttle if pre-arranged, or take a taxi if carrying luggage.
Kintetsu Iseshi Stationstation
20 kmFukiage, Ise, Mie, Japanabout 45–60 min by carusually about 60–90 min with train and onward transfer
Secondary rail option if you are staying in Ise before or after Toba, but Toba Station is usually the more convenient final rail hub for the ryokan.
Nagoya Stationstation
82 kmNakamura-ku, Nagoya, Aichi, Japanroughly 2.5–3.5 hours by carabout 1.5–2.5 hours to Toba Station, then onward transfer
Important long-distance transfer hub for shinkansen and airport connections. Very useful if coming from Tokyo, Kyoto, or Centrair.
Ijika Port Bus Stopbus
1.5 kmIjika-cho, Toba, Mie, Japannot ideal on foot from the ryokan because of hilly coastal roadsabout 5–10 min by car or taxilocal bus link toward Toba area, schedules should be checked locally
Closest practical local bus access for the Ijika coastal area, but generally better for light luggage or local sightseeing than first arrival.
Toba Bus Centerbus
9.3 kmNear Toba Station, Toba, Mie, Japantoo far to walk comfortablyabout 30–40 min by car or taxi from the ryokanuseful for regional buses toward the Ijika area; total time varies and should be checked locally
Useful if you plan to use local buses around Toba, but less convenient than direct station pickup or taxi for ryokan arrival.
Chubu Centrair International Airportairport
48 kmTokoname, Aichi, Japanroughly 2.5–3.5 hours by road depending on trafficcommonly around 2.5–4 hours via Nagoya area and Toba
Most useful airport for most domestic and international visitors heading to Toba by public transport.
Kansai International Airportairport
154 kmIzumisano/Sennan, Osaka, Japanroughly 3.5–5 hours by roadoften about 4–5.5 hours with rail transfers
Useful mainly for visitors arriving from western Japan or flights with better fares, but usually less direct than Centrair for this ryokan.

5 reasons to choose this ryokan best points

Private onsen in every roomThis ryokan is especially appealing if you want hot spring privacy, because each guest room includes its own open-air bath fed by the property's natural hot spring. That makes it ideal for couples, shy bathers, or guests who prefer not to rely on communal baths.
Dramatic cliffside ocean settingThe property sits in a primeval forest on cliffs above the Pacific, giving it a striking sense of isolation and big open sea views. If you want a stay that feels cinematic and far from ordinary town hotels, this location is a major draw.
Large suite-style roomsRooms are suite-based rather than compact standard ryokan rooms, with layouts that combine Japanese atmosphere and bedroom comfort. That extra space can make a real difference on a special-occasion stay or a longer one-night splurge.
Quiet adults-oriented escapeWith only a small number of rooms, the atmosphere is much more private and hushed than larger resort properties in Toba. It suits travelers looking for calm, scenery, and time in the room rather than a busy hotel vibe.
Good base for an indulgent Ise-Shima stayIts Toba location works well for travelers pairing a ryokan splurge with visits around the broader Ise-Shima area. The overall concept leans strongly toward a destination stay built around bathing, dining, and the natural setting.

5 reasons not to choose this ryokan watch-outs

Remote rather than convenientThis is not the ryokan to pick if you want to step out to shops, cafés, or stations on foot. Its secluded Ijika setting means the experience is peaceful, but sightseeing logistics are less effortless.
You are paying for the settingOyado The Earth is positioned as a luxury experience, so many travelers will find it expensive for a short stay. If your priority is value rather than atmosphere and privacy, the price may feel hard to justify.
Limited room inventory means less flexibilityBecause the property is small, your preferred room type or date can be harder to secure, especially for popular travel periods. That can be frustrating if you are planning around a tight Japan itinerary.
Best if you enjoy staying inThe appeal here is the room, the bath, the food, and the sea view, not a walkable neighborhood with lots happening nearby. Travelers who get restless in isolated resorts may find one night is enough.
Nature here is beautiful but not gentleThe exposed cliff-and-sea environment is part of the magic, but it can also feel stark, windy, or weather-dependent rather than soft and garden-like. If you picture a cozy inland ryokan atmosphere, this one delivers a wilder mood.

Current position: 14th out of 48 ryokans in Mie.

Rank	Ryokan	Rating	Reviews
9th	Hoshidekan	9.0/10	220
10th	Hinode Ryokan	8.9/10	1,014
11th	Ikyu Reopening on April 1 ,2026	8.9/10	102
12th	Owase Seaside View	9.1/10	29
13th	Hanashinsui	8.8/10	505
14th	Oyado The Earth Current ryokan	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