Frequently Asked Questions
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Access / Shuttle service (1)
Is there a shuttle from the nearest station?
A shuttle bus runs from Sakakibara-Onsenguchi Station on the Kintetsu Osaka Line (booking required). By taxi it is about 10 minutes.
Check-in / check-out (1)
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is 15:00 and check-out is 10:00. Times may differ depending on the plan.
Rooms (1)
How many rooms are there, and of what types?
There are 71 rooms. The inn stands quietly beside the river, where you can relax to the sound of the water. Please see the official website or contact us directly for the room types.
Facilities (1)
When was the inn founded?
It was founded in the Taisho era, around 1919, and marked its centenary in 2019. For more than a century it has looked after the source water of Sakakibara Onsen.
Day trips (1)
Can I use the hot spring for a day visit?
Yes, day-use bathing is available 9:00-20:00 (last reception 19:00), at 1,000 yen for adults and 500 yen for children (age 3 to sixth grade). A bathing towel is included, and stays are limited to two hours.
Hot springs / Baths (1)
You say the water flows continuously from the source. What are its qualities?
We are the only inn at Sakakibara Onsen using water straight from the source. It is an alkaline simple spring, colourless and clear, known as a beauty bath that leaves the skin smooth. Day-use bathing (9:00-20:00, last reception 19:00) is available at 1,000 yen for adults.
Sightseeing (1)
How easy is it to reach Ise Jingu and other sights?
About 20 minutes from Hisai IC on the Ise Expressway, about 60 minutes by car to Ise Jingu, and about 40 minutes from Ueno-Higashi IC on the Meihan National Road.
Equipment (1)
Is Wi-Fi available?
Yes, Wi-Fi internet access is available inside the inn.
Meals (1)
What is the speciality dish of steamed hot spring vegetables?
It is an original dish at the centre of our dinner kaiseki, built around beauty and health: vegetables steamed in the vapour of the hot spring. It is highly regarded as a wholesome dish made with local produce.
Parking (1)
Is there parking?
Yes, parking is available. Please contact the property directly on 059-252-0206 for capacity.
Other (6)
What is the address?
5970 Sakakibara-cho, Tsu City, Mie Prefecture
Is there parking?
Parking is available. Please contact the property for details.
Is Wi-Fi available?
Wi-Fi is available. Please contact the property for details on where it can be used and any charges.
What time is check-out?
10:00.
What time is check-in?
15:00.
How do I get there?
About 10 minutes by taxi from Sakakibara-Onsenguchi Station on the Kintetsu Osaka Line (a shuttle bus is available; booking required). About 20 minutes from Hisai IC on the Ise Expressway.