Inishie no Yado Ikyu (Kyoritsu Resort)

We stayed here for our wedding anniversary.Thank you very much for your thoughtful consideration regarding the room upgrade!We had high expectations since it had just been renovated, and it absolutely lived up to them. The entire property was clean, stylish, and comfortable.We also loved that the floors are tatami throughout, so you can walk around without slippers or shoes—it’s so easy and feels great.Both the large public bath and the open-air-style bath in our room were wonderful. Soaking while looking out at the greenery was incredibly relaxing.The welcome drinks and post-bath ice cream were a nice touch as well—this kind of hospitality is exactly what we love about Kyoritsu Resort properties.Since we were tired from walking so much, we really appreciated having a Nespresso machine in the room so we could enjoy a good coffee at our own pace.Every staff member was polite and pleasant, which made our stay truly enjoyable.When we asked how to get to places we wanted to visit, they gave us a map and explained everything while marking it with a red pen, so we didn’t get lost at all.When we asked about the stone steps location, they even guided us there in person—we were very grateful for such attentive service.Dinner and breakfast were both excellent; every dish was delicious.I’m sorry I couldn’t finish everything because I don’t eat much.Our server was especially cheerful and courteous—the most memorable part of our stay.When I said I was too full to continue, they kindly suggested that even just one bite would be enough but encouraged me to try something from Ise. I feel bad that I still left some behind after only a bite, but it was delicious and became a wonderful memory. Thank you very much.We chose this inn because we wanted to visit early in the morning, and it’s about a 15-minute walk to Naiku (the Inner Shrine).The early-morning visit felt refreshing and serene—choosing this inn was definitely the right decision for that reason as well.Just two small points for future improvement:There wasn’t a clock in the room, so we had to check the time on our phones. It would have been nice to have a clock for quick reference.Our dinner time slot was 8:00 PM (the later seating), so we planned to bathe beforehand. After bathing I wanted to wear yukata but wasn’t sure if yukata were allowed in the dining area, so I changed into regular clothes—however many guests were wearing yukata. It would be helpful if guests could be told at check-in that yukata are acceptable.Overall, this was an extremely satisfying stay! If we come back to visit Ise again, we would love to stay here again.Thank you for giving us such wonderful memories.

We stayed here because we wanted to see the Mikibiki, and this inn’s convenient location was exactly what we were looking for. It was truly ideal for early-morning shrine visits, watching the Mikibiki, and going back and forth to various places multiple times.We were also able to use the private bath at just the right times and relax. Unfortunately, the open-air bath was not available that day, but as an apology we were given some delicious sweets. Thank you very much for your thoughtful hospitality.One disappointing point was my husband’s Western-style breakfast. The Japanese breakfast was carefully prepared and very tasty, but there was such a surprising difference compared with the Western option that we have deducted one star.If we have another chance to visit Ise, my husband and I would love to stay here again. We look forward to seeing you then.