Misugi Town, Tsu City, Mie

Experience staying in a 200-year-old private house-turned-vacation rental. The property epitomizes Inaka Tourism's concept of "people-centered travel," allowing guests to enjoy a stay where they can get to know the owner personally. Relax with a soak in the nearby hot spring, savor fresh fish from the local fish store, and indulge in venison dishes available from in the onsite kitchen car. The owner also arranges various experiences for guests to enjoy.

• Address :

  5049 Shimonogawa, Misugi-cho, Tsu-shi, Mie Prefecture

• Telephone Number :

  +81 (0)59-272-1155 (Misugi Resort)

• Telephone Languages :

  Japanese, English

• Access :

  Misugi Resort shuttle bus available from Kintetsu Sakakibara-Onsenguchi Station

• Check-in :

  3:00 p.m.

• Check-out :

  10:00 a.m.

• Rates :

  From ¥6,000 per night

• Accepted Credit Cards :

  None

• Bedroom :

  2 rooms available for up to 6 people, no key, Japanese futons and Western beds

• Bathroom :

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

• Toilet :

  Western style

• Meals :

  Dinner, Lunch (separate fee, reservation required)

• Wi-Fi :

  Available

This renovated private vacation rental nestled on a hilltop features various amenities, such as an outdoor barbecue and ping pong table. Guests can enjoy stargazing in the evening and walks in the nearby forest or vegetable harvesting in the morning. Optional add-on plans include rice cake and pizza making experiences, along with rejuvenating beauty treatments provided by the skilled owner.

• Address :

  3798 Tarou, Misugi-cho, Tsu-shi, Mie Prefecture

• Telephone Number :

  +81 (0)59-272-1155 (Misugi Resort)

• Telephone Languages :

  Japanese, English

• Access :

  20-minute drive from Kintetsu Nabari Station (pick-up service available)

• Check-in :

  3:00 p.m.

• Check-out :

  10:00 a.m.

• Rates :

  ¥6,000

• Accepted Credit Cards :

  None

• Bedroom :

  2 rooms available for up to 5 persons, lockable, Western beds

• Bathroom :

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

• Toilet :

  Western style

• Meals :

  Dinner, Lunch (both for a separate fee, reservation required)

• Wi-Fi :

  Available

Located on the banks of the Sakamoto River at the headwaters of the Kumozu River, this restaurant specializes in amago eel, a rare delicacy found only in the pristine river headwaters. Known as the “queen of river fish” for its exquisite flavor, amago eel is a prized ingredient in Japanese cuisine. Visitors to the area can enjoy fishing for amago eel and trout, and during summer, try hand-catching fish. Of course, you are free to cook and eat your catch onsite. For those preferring a curated dining experience, a course meal is available with an advance reservation.

• Address :

  2591 Kawakami, Misugi-cho, Tsu-shi, Mie Prefecture

• Telephone Number :

  +81 (0)59-274-0612

• Telephone Languages :

  Japanese

• Access :

  25-minute drive from JR Ise-Okitsu Station

• Opening Hours :

  9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

• Closed :

  Mondays (open on national holidays)

• Cuisine :

  Japanese cuisine

• Foreign Language Menu :

  Not available

• Accepted Credit Cards :

  None

Experience the authentic flavor of buckwheat noodles at this soba restaurant, where the owner’s recommendation is to enjoy the soba first without the dipping sauce, and then lightly dipped in salt. The restaurant’s signature dish ‘Hoshi-no-Hana’ is prepared by fermenting buckwheat seeds at a low temperature and requires a reservation at least 2 days in advance. Visitors can also enjoy friendly conversations with the owner, who crafted the tree house, interior features, and tableware by hand.

• Address :

  362-1 Kamitage, Misugi-cho, Tsu-shi, Mie Prefecture

• Telephone Number :

  +81 (0)80-3818-6323

• Telephone Languages :

  Japanese

• Access :

  10-minute drive from JR Ise-Okitsu Station

• Opening Hours :

  11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. (closed when soba runs out)

• Closed :

  Wednesday, Thursday

• Cuisine :

  Japanese cuisine

• Foreign Language Menu :

  Not available

• Accepted Credit Cards :

  None

Misugi Town is renowned as the first established forest therapy base in the Tokai region, with forest therapists guiding participants in techniques to soothe and relax their minds and bodies amidst the healing forest. With a total of 12 courses available, experiences are said to be more effective when combined with a soak in one of the nearby hot springs. Discover the restorative powers of the forest, known to boost the immune system and promote skin health.

• Address :

  Meeting place: Misugi Resort Hotel ANNEX, 5990 Yachi, Misugi-cho, Tsu-shi, Mie Prefecture

• Telephone Number :

  +81 (0)59-272-1155 (Misugi Resort)

• Telephone Languages :

  Japanese, English

• Access :

  25-minute shuttle bus ride from Kintetsu Sakakibara-Onsenguchi Station

• Opening Hours :

  2–2.5 hours (including travel time)

• Duration :

  2–2.5 hours (including travel time)

• Fee :

  ¥9,680 for up to 3 persons; ¥4,840 per person for groups of 4 or more

• Languages Supported :

  Japanese, English

• Accepted Credit Cards :

  VISA/Mastercard/AMEX/JCB

Enjoy a forestry experience aimed at “designing the forest of 100 years from now.” Participants will learn from local lumberjacks about the importance of forest environment management, which addresses pressing social issues like pollinosis, landslides, and wildlife damage, fostering a deeper connection to environmental stewardship.

• Address :

  Meeting place: Misugi Resort Hotel ANNEX, 5990 Yachi, Misugi-cho, Tsu-shi, Mie Prefecture

• Telephone Number :

  +81 (0)59-272-1155 (Misugi Resort)

• Telephone Languages :

  Japanese, English

• Access :

  25-minute shuttle bus ride from Kintetsu Sakakibara-Onsenguchi Station

• Duration :

  1–1.5 hours (may take longer)

• Fee :

  ¥9,680 yen per person for groups of 3 or less; ¥4,840 per person for groups of 4 or more

• Languages Supported :

  Japanese, English

• Accepted Credit Cards :

  VISA/Mastercard/AMEX/JCB