Ikyu

Set on the outskirts of town beside forested hills, this quaint, upmarket hotel is 2 km from both Ise Grand Shrine and Isuzugawa Station, and 14 km from Toba Aquarium. Featuring outdoor hot spring baths, minimalist rooms come with flat-screen TVs, sitting areas and minifridges, as well as tea and coffeemaking facilities. Some offer traditional short-legged tables. An understated restaurant serves refined food, and there's a cozy bar. Hot spring bathhouses offer dry saunas and wood or stone soaking tubs, and come with indoor and outdoor facilities. Private baths are also available. Parking is free.