Sun Urashima Yuki no Sato
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Sun Urashima Yuki no Sato perches above Ise Bay on the Pearl Road, offering sea views and traditional interiors with tatami floors and low furnishings. The property combines spacious public areas with intimate guest rooms and seasonal décor, emphasizing attentive hospitality. Located in the Ise-Shima area, the hotel presents itself as a ryokan with onsen in Ise-Shima, providing convenient access to coastal scenery and nearby attractions such as aquariums and historic shrine towns.
The property draws from two natural springs and offers a large public hot-spring bath, an open-air bath set within garden plantings, and room categories that include private hot-spring baths or open-air tubs for in-room use. Water from the older spring has a high pH and is reputed to leave skin feeling smooth; bathing facilities operate extended hours for quieter visits. Amenities include separate changing areas, a sauna and the option to reserve private bathing, making this a ryokan with private onsen in Mie for guests seeking both communal and solitary experiences.
Rooms face the bay and blend traditional layouts—tatami, low seating—and modern comforts; many suites provide a dedicated dressing area and in-room baths. Meals focus on Ise-Shima seafood and seasonal produce served as multi-course dinners in-room or in a dining area, with local specialties such as lobster, abalone and oysters when available. Practical services include a scheduled shuttle to the nearest station, multilingual front desk assistance and on-site parking, making the stay convenient for couples, families and first-time onsen visitors.
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Review summary for: Sun Urashima Yuki no Sato
Positive Reviews
Stunning views and well-maintained windows
Several guests praised the beautiful, opening sea views from rooms and noted that windows were kept very clean, enhancing the scenic experience.
Excellent, attentive service
Staff received frequent compliments for warm, coordinated and thoughtful service—welcome tea and dessert, birthday gifts from the proprietress, prompt assistance with requests, and accommodating special dietary needs.
High cleanliness and comfortable rooms
Guests reported spotless facilities, tidy suites and comfortable room layouts (tatami rooms with beds, spacious suites), contributing to a relaxing stay.
Delicious and varied meals with flexibility
Meals were described as tasty and plentiful, with staff willing to adjust dishes for guests (e.g., replacing raw items or converting food into takeaway-sized portions when needed).
Relaxing onsen experience
The hot-spring facilities were enjoyed—guests mentioned feeling relaxed, sometimes nearly having the large public bath to themselves, and appreciated the overall calming atmosphere.
Negative Reviews
Long mealtimes can be tedious for small children
Meals are served slowly over about two hours, which some parents said left small children bored; guests suggested child-focused ideas or activities could help.
Sea view and private bath visibility varies by room
A few guests expected clear sea views or fully open outdoor baths but found their room’s view limited or the private bath had windows obstructing the open feeling—recommend verifying room type when booking.
Walk to the onsen can be chilly and a bit far
One guest noted the route to the hot spring is somewhat distant from rooms and can be cold on the way, which affected comfort in winter.
Limited in-room accessibility provisions
Guests requested better accessibility items at room entrances (benches or chairs) and optional indoor shoes/room footwear for those with mobility issues to make movement easier.
Portion preference and weather sensitivity
A small number of guests mentioned wanting larger portions of specific items (e.g., more Ise shrimp) and that poor weather reduced enjoyment of the stay.
Frequently Asked Questions
Room capacity varies by type: standard rooms suit 2–3 guests while suites and some first-floor rooms sleep up to six; check the chosen room type when booking.
The property has gender-segregated public baths and multiple open-air baths fed by two alkaline springs, and several room types and suites include a private hot-spring open-air bath.
Yes — a free hotel shuttle runs from Kintetsu/JR Toba Station (typically around 15:00, 16:00 and 17:00) and returns in the morning; reservations are required in advance.
The nearest major airport is Chubu Centrair (Nagoya); expect a multi-hour journey by train or car to Toba followed by the hotel shuttle, so allow roughly 2.5–3.5 hours depending on connections.
Japanese is the primary language, but staff can assist in basic English; guests with limited Japanese should notify the hotel in advance for extra support.
Meals focus on seasonal Ise-Shima seafood (lobster, abalone, sea urchin, oysters) and are typically served in-room or in the hotel’s dining facilities, presented in a multi-course style.
Nearby highlights include Toba Aquarium and Mikimoto Pearl Island, with Ise Grand Shrine and Shima Spain Village reachable by car or local transport within about 30–40 minutes.
Take a JR or Kintetsu train to Toba Station and use the hotel shuttle (reservation required) or a 20–30 minute taxi ride to the property.
Standard check-in begins at 15:00 and check-out is by 11:00; inform the hotel in advance if your arrival will be late, as they request notice for arrivals after the evening time indicated on reservation pages.
Some suites and selected rooms include private baths that come with the room, pets are not allowed, and convenience stores or supermarkets are available in Toba town a short drive away — the front desk can advise on nearby shopping.