Taiki Town, Mie

This rustic inn, set in untouched woodland along the historic Kumano Kaido highway, features traditional amenities, such as a sunken hearth hut and a round metal Goemon bath, allowing guests to get a taste of traditional Japanese life. The inn offers hands-on activities like harvesting home-grown pesticide-free vegetables, dressing in kimono, and cooking rice in a ceramic kamado pot. With a policy of accommodating only one group per day, guests are ensured a truly unique and special experience.

• Address :

  342-3 Ouchiyama, Taiki-cho, Watarai-gun, Mie Prefecture

• Telephone Number :

  +81 (0)598-86-7077 (Taiki Town Tourism Association)

• Telephone Languages :

  Japanese, English

• Access :

  A 25-minute walk from JR Ouchiyama Station (shuttle service available)

• Check-in :

  From 3:00 p.m.

• Check-out :

  10:00 a.m.

• Rates :

  From ¥11,000 per person per night with 2 meals

• Accepted Credit Cards :

  None

• Bedroom :

  Two private rooms available for up to 4 persons, no key, Japanese futons

• Bathroom :

  Lockable bathroom available, bathtub available (from check-in until 10:00 p.m.)

• Toilet :

  Western style

• Meals :

  Dinner, Breakfast

• Wi-Fi :

  Available

This guest house, renovated from an old private farmhouse in a rural woodland, consists of three buildings: the ‘Kominka,’ ‘Engawa Salon,’ and ‘Furusato Village Annex.’ Each building is available for exclusive rental by one group per day. Guests can enjoy harvesting vegetables and cooking rice in a ceramic kamado pot, or choose from a variety of add-on experiences to customize their own unique overnight stay.

• Address :

  974-2 Kanawa, Taiki-cho, Watarai-gun, Mie Prefecture

• Telephone Number :

  +81 (0)598-87-1500

• Telephone Languages :

  Japanese

• Access :

  Pick-up service available from JR Kawazoe Station, Taki Station, etc.

• Check-in :

  From 3:00 p.m.

• Check-out :

  10:00 a.m.

• Rates :

  ¥12,650 per person per night with 2 meals

• Accepted Credit Cards :

  None

• Bedroom :

  3 buildings for a maximum of 10 persons. Each building has a lock, Western beds and Japanese futons.

• Bathroom :

  Lockable bathroom available, bathtub available (from check-in until check-out)

• Toilet :

  Western style

• Meals :

  Dinner, Breakfast

• Wi-Fi :

  Available

This traditional Japanese inn, located along the historic Kumano Kaido highway, offers authentic kaiseki cuisine featuring local seasonal produce in a charming retro 19th-century building. Visitors can enjoy meals in a private room, with prices starting at ¥1,650 for a bento lunch and ¥3,300 for a kaiseki dinner. The restaurant is also a favorite among foreign tourists walking the Kumano Kodo trail.

• Address :

  276-1 Saki, Taiki-cho, Watarai-gun, Mie Prefecture

• Telephone Number :

  +81 (0)598-74-1133

• Telephone Languages :

  Japanese, English

• Access :

  A 5-minute walk from JR Ise-Kashiwazaki Station

• Opening Hours :

  Confirm at the time of reservation (advance reservation required)

• Closed :

  No holidays

• Cuisine :

  Japanese cuisine, Kaiseki cuisine

• Foreign Language Menu :

  Not available

• Accepted Credit Cards :

  None

This Japanese cuisine and handmade soba noodle restaurant is located along the historic Kumano Kaido highway. Dishes are prepared using only the finest seasonal ingredients from Mie Prefecture and are served in exquisite three-tiered Ise Shunkei lacquerware boxes. The owner grinds his own soba on a stone mortar and handmakes the noodles daily. Reservations are required for groups of up to 6 people, with meals priced at ¥4,500 per person.

• Address :

  2280-2 Aso, Taiki-cho, Watarai-gun, Mie Prefecture

• Telephone Number :

  +81 (0)598-86-2453

• Telephone Languages :

  Japanese

• Access :

  A 5-minute walk from JR Aso Station

• Opening Hours :

  11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. (reservations required)

• Closed :

  Sundays

• Cuisine :

  Japanese cuisine

• Foreign Language Menu :

  Not available

• Accepted Credit Cards :

  None

The town of Taiki is a key rearing area for Matsuzaka beef, a rare and highly prized variety of wagyu. At a welcoming farmer's inn in the area, visitors can enjoy making Matsusaka beef sukiyaki hot pot from scratch. To start, you will head out into the fields with the farmer to harvest fresh vegetables and mushrooms. Next, try your hand at chopping firewood to use to cook rice in a traditional ceramic kamado pot. Finally, savor the delicious fruits of your labor with the freshest and tastiest sukiyaki you’ve ever tasted! This fun dining experience uniquely combines agriculture and cooking.

• Address :

  Varies by farmhouse

• Telephone Number :

  +81 (0)598-86-7077 (Taiki Town Tourism Association)

• Telephone Languages :

  Japanese, English

• Access :

  Varies by farmhouse

• Duration :

  Approximately 2 hours

• Fee :

  ¥12,000

• Languages Supported :

  Japanese, English

• Accepted Credit Cards :

  VISA/Mastercard/AMEX/JCB

Enjoy cycling on an e-bike to the trailhead of the Tsuzurato-toge Pass on the World Heritage Site Kumano Kodo trail. Once there, get off your bike and enjoy a guided trekking tour. From the summit, which serves as the border between Ise and Kii provinces, take in the spectacular view of the Kumano Sea.

• Address :

  Sankai-no-Sato Kisei, 2154-1 Saki, Taiki-cho, Watarai-gun, Mie Prefecture

• Telephone Number :

  +81 (0)598-86-7077 (Taiki Town Tourism Association)

• Telephone Languages :

  Japanese, English

• Access :

  A 5-minute walk from JR Ise-Kashiwazaki Station

• Duration :

  4 hours

• Fee :

  ¥10,000

• Languages Supported :

  Japanese, English

• Accepted Credit Cards :

  VISA/Mastercard/AMEX/JCB