“Exceptional friendly staff & amazing food. So much love for details. Best ryokan we have stayed in our 2 months trav”

“Must stay Oishiya ryokan”

The staff including Ms. Ogawa who was the most hospitable during our stay. The owners are 5th generation and the prime location overlooking the water was perfection. It is a wonderful respite from the crowded and touristy areas in Japan along the Shinkansen route. The authentic high level kaiseki Japanese cuisine was excellent with many varieties of fresh seafood including grilling a fresh lobster is part of the ryokan's service. They have an small onsen and sauna. Exceptional details in the room, specifically the architectural woodwork and the brand new tatami mats. If you are looking for a traditional, luxury ryokan experience, this is the place for you. It is very quiet and spotless too.

“The staff went out of their way to accommodate us, an supe Japanese cultural experience”

“Almost perfect”

The comfort of the room, the delicious food, the location and the staff, particularly the young lady who served us.

“Book it!”

Just a great experience. Very delicious dinner and breakfast. All staff very friendly.

“Best service and location of our trip to Japan, the food was beautiful, exceptional and copious!”

We LOVED the personalised service provided in traditional inns - especially by our caretaker and waitron Yasuyo Ohnishi! There can be no better location on the seashore within reach of Ise Temple Complex, located on Futiminoura Beach. They will pick you up and drop you off at the closest station and a  100m walk to the beautiful "wedded rocks (at Futamiokitama Shinto Shrine) is worth it even on a hot day! It was pouring  rain when we arrived early so the driver dropped us off a beautifully restored old traditional mansion set in a tranquil zen garden to wait for reception to open at 3pm. We only realised later it's only 3 houses away from the hotel so easily accessible bonus for Oishiya's guests ! The meals (dinner and breakfast was included) was exceptional and extensive with more than 5 courses, each one beautifully arranged in trays and in stunning pottery, served by the lovely and ever helpful  Yashyu Ohnishi in her immaculate kimono Dinner was attended in the Inn's provided kimono's which really added to the experience of Japanese culture we were looking for in a traditional Inn or Ryokan like this. The private Onsen (hot spring bath) was a great bonus for two shy westerners as was the slightly raised western beds in our beautiful tatami mat room with a view to the ocean and shoji screens (rather than curtains) to manage the light! It was by far the most pleasant and perfect stay in more than 30 years of travel internationally!