Toba Onsen

Toba Hot Springs is a hot spring resort facing the sea and is famous for its fresh seafood. There are many accommodations that boast dishes made with local specialties such as Ise lobster, abalone, and Matsusaka beef. Many accommodations also have open-air baths and private baths, allowing you to fully enjoy the hot springs. A recommended accommodation is the Sun Urashima Yuki no Sato. It is a hot spring inn with a stunning view of Ise Bay, located about 20 minutes away by shuttle bus from Toba Station. You can enjoy dishes made with two different hot spring sources and ingredients from Ise-Shima.

Around Toba Onsen, there are tourist spots where you can feel the ancient Japanese culture and art. At Mikimoto Pearl Island, you can learn about the life of Kokichi Mikimoto, who was the first in Japan to successfully cultivate pearls, as well as the history and manufacturing process of pearls. In addition, there are famous Japanese tourist spots such as Shima Spain Village and Ise Jingu Shrine. Please visit Toba as a starting point and explore the Ise-Shima area.

At Toba Onsen, you can enjoy three different types of hot springs. The "alkaline simple hot spring" and "carbonated hydrogen spring" are said to be good for the skin, removing old keratin and leaving it smooth. In addition, the "chloride spring" wraps the skin like a veil with a low concentration of salt, providing expected heat retention and moisturizing effects. There are also various forms of hot springs, such as indoor and outdoor baths, and private baths. Please enjoy the various hot spring facilities in Toba Onsen.

Some people who visit Toba Onsen may stay in other areas such as Ise-Shima. For those people, we recommend trying the day trip hot springs at Toba Onsen. Within the Toba Onsen area, there are over 10 day trip hot springs divided by region such as Kashikojima, Obama, and Toba. Some facilities close as early as 5pm, while others stay open until late at night, until 11pm. There is sure to be a day trip hot spring facility that fits your schedule along the way, so be sure to look for it!

At Toba Onsen, you can enjoy a variety of activities. There are beaches where you can swim and enjoy marine sports. In addition, on the walking course called "Yukemuri no Michi," you can enjoy foot baths and food while strolling through the hot spring town. Furthermore, by using "Mawariyansen," admission to popular tourist spots is free, so you can sightsee at a great value.