Senpokaku

To get to the hotel, you take their shuttle bus from Toba Station, which is about a five-minute drive uphill. The surroundings are peaceful, and the view of Ise Bay from outside is superb! The room is spacious, and the balcony has a private outdoor bath. However, you have to fill it yourself and wait for it to heat up, so I didn't end up using it in the room because it was too cold. There are also public indoor and outdoor baths. The outdoor one has a great ambiance, and the indoor one has glass windows with fantastic views of Toba pier and Ise Bay! Dinner included sashimi, a wagyu hot pot, and Ise lobster, which were all delicious. Breakfast was a Japanese-style buffet, which was fine. Overall, the value for money was excellent! 👍🏼

The triple room was very spacious and roomy. The outdoor hot spring area could be cleaned better, as there were centipedes halfway through the bath. Dinner was excellent. It was a very comprehensive experience. I would recommend it.

There was a problem with the hot water not working in the private open-air bath in our room, but the subsequent response was excellent. The room itself was also fantastic!

The hotel is located in the mountains, making it difficult to leave or get to the hotel at night without a car or other transportation. Although the hotel restaurant is open until 9 PM, à la carte orders stop being accepted after 7 PM. If you didn't select dinner when booking your room, you won't be able to get a meal.

The view from the bath was amazing. The breakfast was also substantial and delicious. It's reasonably priced compared to other luxury accommodations, so it's a bit pricey, but the service and facilities were so satisfactory that it made me wonder about the low rating on Google Maps. I would like to stay here again if I have the opportunity.

The Showa-era style is very nostalgic, which I really enjoyed. The staff were incredibly warm and dedicated. The hotel's onsen baths, both indoor and outdoor, were fantastic. I imagine staying in the fall or winter would bring even more surprises.

It's a traditional, old-fashioned hotel that offers excellent value for money. The staff are incredibly friendly and helpful, the area is very quiet, and the rooms are huge for the price.

The food was delicious. The place feels old overall. The loungewear seems a little lacking in cleanliness. The staff's service is divided into good and average.