Blue noren curtain with the Ryo logo, with houses and a wooded hill behind it

Asama, Ise, Mie | About 10–15 min by car to Naiku and Oharai-machi

-稜- Ryo Ise-Asama

Settle your mind at the foot of Mt. Asama,
sacred ground of Ise Jingu.

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Concept

Rest beneath
the ridgeline of Mt. Asama

Mt. Asama is the sacred mountain said to guard Ise Jingu against misfortune. At its foot stands Ryo (稜, “ridgeline”), a house rented whole to one group per night, looking up at the mountain’s graceful ridgeline. The building had stood empty for more than 30 years before we brought it back to life with a full renovation.

Up to six guests can enjoy a special retreat, wrapped in stillness and clear air far from the bustle of the city. Wake to the sunrise over Asama’s ridgeline, and spend calm, unhurried hours that leave body and mind refreshed.

The whole house, one group per night

At the foot of Mt. Asama, said to guard Ise Jingu. A retreat away from the city, where clear air helps you restore body and mind

A large bath that opens to the outdoors

Fold the accordion windows fully open and it becomes a semi-open-air bath. Gaze at majestic Mt. Asama by day and a sky full of stars by night

A full kitchen for local food

Cookware and tableware for six. Stock up on fresh ingredients from Mie and share a meal you cooked together

An ideal base for touring by car

Free parking in the yard. About 10–15 min by car to the Ise-Shima Skyline entrance, Naiku and Oharai-machi; Toba Aquarium and Ise Ninja Kingdom are within about 15 min

Amenities

Rooms and facilities

Property type
Entire detached house
Guests
Up to 6
Bedrooms
2
Parking
Free (on site, up to 3 cars)
Check-in
From 3:00 p.m.
Check-out
By 11:00 a.m.
The large bath by day, beside tall glass doors to a deck enclosed by a bamboo fence

A large bath that opens to the outdoors

Fold the accordion windows fully open and the bath becomes semi-open-air. Soak while you gaze at Mt. Asama by day and the stars by night.

Kitchen counter with a sink, a cooktop and an electric kettle

A full kitchen for cooking your own meals

Cookware and tableware for six. Stock up on fresh local ingredients and gather around a home-cooked meal with family or friends.

Facilities

  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware and tableware (for 6)
  • Flush toilet
  • Bathroom with tub and shower (semi-open-air)
  • Washbasin
  • Hair dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi

Amenities

  • Toothbrushes
  • Bath towels and face towels
  • Shampoo, conditioner and body soap
  • Hand soap

Sleepwear, clothes irons, hair irons, a washing machine, a clothes dryer and facial toner are not provided.

Good to know

  • Shoes off indoors. Shoes are not worn indoors, so please take them off when you come inside.
  • Sleeping on the floor. There are no bed frames: you sleep on mattresses laid on the floor, and bedding is provided for six. We have chosen well-regarded bedding.
  • Self check-in. Check-in is self-service, with a smart lock.
  • Quiet after 9:00 p.m. The neighborhood is quiet. After 9:00 p.m., please avoid loud conversation and noise outdoors.
  • Insects. Insects may get indoors in some seasons, so please use the window screens and keep doors and windows shut when you go out.
  • House rules. No pets, no smoking, and no parties, events or commercial photography.

Access

Getting here

Asama-cho, Ise
Mie 516-0021, Japan
By car
About 10–15 min to the entrance of the Ise-Shima Skyline; about 10–15 min to Naiku and Oharai-machi
Parking
Free parking in the yard in front of the house
Nearby sights
Ise Ninja Kingdom and Toba Aquarium are also easy to reach
By train
The house is within walking distance of Asama Station, but trains are infrequent. Since you will also need to get around during your stay, we recommend coming by car or rental car.

Getting to Ise from Nagoya, Osaka or Kansai Airport

Take the train to Iseshi Station, which is served by both Kintetsu Railway and JR. From all three places, the main route is a Kintetsu Limited Express. The times below are approximate and vary by train, so please check the latest timetable before you travel.

From Nagoya: about 1 hour 20 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes by Kintetsu Limited Express, with no change of trains. Take one bound for Ujiyamada, Isuzugawa, Toba or Kashikojima, not one bound for Osaka.

  • Trains leave from Kintetsu-Nagoya Station, which is separate from JR Nagoya Station. Allow about 5 minutes to reach it from the JR lines through the connecting gate, or about 9 minutes from the Shinkansen gates.
  • By JR, the Rapid “Mie” runs from JR Nagoya Station to Iseshi about once an hour during the day, also with no change. It takes about 1 hour 30 minutes to 1 hour 55 minutes.

From Osaka: about 1 hour 45 minutes to 1 hour 55 minutes by Kintetsu Limited Express from Osaka-Namba Station.

  • Take a train bound for Ujiyamada, Toba or Kashikojima, not one bound for Nagoya. At most times of day there is a through train to Iseshi. At other times, you change to another Limited Express at Tsuruhashi or Yamato-Yagi.
  • You can also board at Osaka-Uehommachi (about 1 hour 40 minutes to 1 hour 45 minutes) or Tsuruhashi (about 1 hour 40 minutes), with no change of trains.
  • Kintetsu does not run from Shin-Osaka Station or JR Osaka Station. From Shin-Osaka, the Osaka Metro Midosuji Line takes 16 minutes to Namba, with no change, and the Kintetsu platforms at Osaka-Namba are about 5 minutes from the subway gates. From JR Osaka Station, the JR Osaka Loop Line (toward Kyobashi) reaches Tsuruhashi in about 16 minutes.

From Kansai International Airport: about 3 hours, changing from Nankai Electric Railway to Kintetsu in Osaka. This total is our own estimate, made by adding up the three legs below and allowing for waiting time.

  • Nankai from Kansai-Airport Station to Namba Station: about 38 minutes by Limited Express Rapi:t, which needs a limited express ticket, or about 44 minutes by Airport Express.
  • On foot from Nankai’s Namba Station to Kintetsu’s Osaka-Namba Station: about 10 minutes. They are separate stations.
  • Kintetsu Limited Express from Osaka-Namba to Iseshi: about 1 hour 45 minutes to 1 hour 55 minutes.
  • Take Nankai rather than JR from the airport, because JR’s airport limited express does not stop at Namba.
  • If you arrive at Terminal 2, a free shuttle bus (7–9 minutes) takes you to the Terminal 1 side, where the station is.

Tickets and rail passes: please note two points before you travel.

  • Every seat on a Kintetsu Limited Express is reserved. Besides the regular fare ticket, you need a limited express ticket for the specific train you will take. Buy it before you board: online (the service is available in English), at a station ticket counter or from a ticket machine. Sales open one month before the travel date.
  • The Japan Rail Pass cannot be used on Kintetsu, which is a private railway. On the JR Rapid “Mie” from Nagoya, pass holders pay an extra fare for the section between Kawarada and Tsu, where the train runs on the Ise Tetsudo Railway line.

From Iseshi Station to Ryo: we recommend a car or rental car. The house is within walking distance of Kintetsu’s Asama Station, but Limited Express trains do not stop there. Local trains from Iseshi take about 8–9 minutes and run only about twice an hour during the day.

Surroundings

Exploring the area

Ise Jingu Naiku (Inner Shrine) and Oharai-machi

About 10–15 min by car

The main destination of a pilgrimage to Ise. On the approach, the streets of Oharai-machi and Okage Yokocho are the place to snack as you stroll and look for souvenirs.

Ise-Shima Skyline

About 10–15 min by car to the entrance

A scenic mountain road over Mt. Asama. Ryo makes an ideal base for a drive through the countryside to the Shima and Toba area.

Ise Ninja Kingdom

Easy to reach by car

A theme park built around ninja and the Sengoku (Warring States) period. A good choice for families with children.

Toba Aquarium

Easy to reach by car

A popular aquarium where you can see sea otters and dugongs. It is easy to combine with a drive toward Shima and Toba.

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