Michishio
7,5/10 Very good - Based on 2 reviews
Michishio sits on the coast of Toba’s Osatsu area, directly overlooking Chidorigahama beach and positioned for sea views from public bathing areas. The mid-sized ryokan offers 26 guest rooms with a total capacity of about 130 guests, combining traditional tatami accommodation with a small number of western-style options. Practical amenities include a seasonal outdoor pool, free Wi‑Fi throughout the property, on-site parking for guests and a scheduled shuttle service to and from Toba station for parties of two or more (advance reservation required).
Bathing facilities are a central feature: two guestrooms have attached open-air baths, the property maintains separate large male and female public baths plus an outdoor rotemburo, and guests may reserve family/kashikiri baths in either Japanese or Western style. Dining is served in multiple dining rooms and banquet halls (including large and medium halls detailed on the property plan) and typically follows set service times; evening menus focus on locally sourced seafood and specialties linked to the area’s ama-diving tradition. Additional guest facilities include a shop, small café area and summer poolside amenities.
Operational details are straightforward: standard check-in is from 15:00 with check-out at 10:00, and the ryokan asks guests to notify the front desk of late arrivals or shuttle needs. The combination of coastal setting, onsen facilities and seafood-led cuisine makes Michishio an appropriate choice for travelers seeking a ryokan with private onsen in Ise-Shima and a practical ryokan with private onsen in Mie, with easy access for short excursions to nearby lighthouses, observatories and island scenery.
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Review summary for: Michishio
Positive Reviews
Helpful pre-arrival communication
Staff contacted the guest before arrival, which provided reassurance and made the stay feel well organized.
Flexible about meal arrangements
The hotel accommodated a last-minute change from no-meals to including meals, showing flexibility and good service.
Convenient location for local event
The ryokan was reasonably close to the Spain Village event, with no significant traffic reported, making it a convenient choice for event attendees.
Peaceful atmosphere
Guests found the hotel quiet, contributing to a relaxing stay.
Very good food and overall satisfaction
Meals were described as really delicious and satisfying; the guest expressed strong overall satisfaction and intent to return next year.
Negative Reviews
No towels provided in the room
Guest noted that having towels available for use in the room would be helpful, implying towels were not provided by default.
Frequently Asked Questions
Rooms suit singles, couples and families; Japanese-style rooms can sleep up to four on futons, while twin rooms accommodate two (two single beds or one futon).
Yes; Michishio uses Hakusan Onsen with separate public baths and an outdoor bath available to guests.
Yes; private open-air baths can be reserved at the front desk for short time blocks (typically around 40 minutes).
Yes; the inn runs a free shuttle from Toba Station (examples of scheduled pickups include 15:00 and 16:30); reservations are required at least two days in advance and the service can be suspended during peak summer dates.
From Chubu Centrair or Kansai Airport combine airport bus or local transport with Kintetsu train to Toba, then use the inn shuttle or a short taxi; total travel time typically ranges around one to two hours depending on connections.
The property provides English information online, but on-site staff are primarily Japanese; basic English may be available, so notify the inn in advance if you require extra assistance.
You can expect a classic ryokan experience: tatami rooms, yukata, futon bedding (staff put out futons while you dine) and multi-course kaiseki-style dinner served in the dining room.
Nearby highlights include Chidorigahama beach, Kashikojima Ohashi Bridge, Ago Bay viewpoints such as Yokoyama Observatory, and Ise Grand Shrine at a longer distance (about 29 km).
Check-in begins at 15:00 (please inform the inn of your arrival time) and check-out is by 10:00; dinner is normally served at set times (typically 17:30, 18:00 or 18:30) and breakfast is served in the morning.
Pets are not permitted; private dining or group bookings can be arranged—contact the inn to discuss options; there are no convenience stores immediately nearby, so guests are advised to purchase essentials before arrival.