Sakakibara Onsen Ryokan Seishonagon

♨️The Beauty Bath Loved by Sei Shonagon a Thousand Years Ago

Mie · Sakakibara Onsen Ryokan Seishonagon

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The Beauty Bath Sung by Sei Shonagon

• ♨️A renowned spring that Heian-era writer Sei Shonagon praised in The Pillow Book, writing 'for hot springs, it is the waters of Nanakuri'
• 💧A weakly alkaline simple spring, long said to be a 'beauty bath' good for women's skin
• 🏞️Soak at leisure in a communal bath with mountain views

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The Land of 'Yugori,' Purification Before Ise Jingu

• ⛩️A storied hot-spring site where emperors once purified themselves through 'yugori' before visiting Ise Jingu
• 📜Historically known by the old name 'the waters of Nanakuri,' also called 'Miya no Yu' locally
• 🌿During the Edo era, it flourished as a large toji (hot-spring cure) resort with over 100 rooms

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Rooms Named After The Pillow Book

• 🛏️Rooms are named after passages from The Pillow Book, such as 'In spring, the dawn; in summer, the night; in autumn, the evening; in winter, the early morning'
• 🪟A wide range of rooms, from standard 10-mat Japanese rooms to two-room 10+10-mat suites and Japanese-Western bed rooms
• 🌸Views of Sakakibara's mountains and river fill the window, with cherry blossoms to enjoy in spring

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Kaiseki Built Around Matsusaka Beef

• 🥩Savor renowned Matsusaka beef as a shabu-shabu kaiseki or a sukiyaki course
• 🍽️Courses such as Nagon, Hanasakaki, Nanakuri, and Shikibu kaiseki are tailored to budget and taste
• 🌾Dishes are carefully cooked by hand, drawing on Mie's seasonal ingredients

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A Literary Atmosphere Throughout

• 📚The lobby gallery displays first editions of Akutagawa Ryunosuke's complete works, filling the space with literary atmosphere
• 🎭Facilities include the grand 150-mat 'Heian' banquet hall, a multipurpose hall, and the Heian hinoki stage
• 🏓Entertainment options are also available, including onsen ping-pong and a mahjong room

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A Base for Exploring Ise

• 🚌About 10 minutes by free shuttle bus from Kintetsu Sakakibara-Onsenguchi Station
• ⛩️About 60 minutes by car to Ise Jingu and another 60 minutes to Suzuka Circuit — an ideal base for touring Mie
• 💞About a 10-minute walk to Iyama Shrine, a power spot for romantic connections

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Rooms Named After The Pillow Book

• 🛏️Rooms are named after passages from The Pillow Book, such as 'In spring, the dawn; in summer, the night; in autumn, the evening; in winter, the early morning'
• 🪟A wide range of rooms, from standard 10-mat Japanese rooms to two-room 10+10-mat suites and Japanese-Western bed rooms
• 🌸Views of Sakakibara's mountains and river fill the window, with cherry blossoms to enjoy in spring

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Kaiseki Built Around Matsusaka Beef

• 🥩Savor renowned Matsusaka beef as a shabu-shabu kaiseki or a sukiyaki course
• 🍽️Courses such as Nagon, Hanasakaki, Nanakuri, and Shikibu kaiseki are tailored to budget and taste
• 🌾Dishes are carefully cooked by hand, drawing on Mie's seasonal ingredients

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The waters of Nanakuri, once beloved by the Heian-era literary talent Sei Shonagon. At this timeless yuyado, fully savor the beauty bath, Matsusaka beef, and a touch of literary atmosphere.

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* This introduction was compiled from information published by each property (official website and similar sources), so some details may differ from what you find on the day. It is AI-assisted and can contain errors — please check the official website and the details shown at booking before you reserve.

체크인·체크아웃 · 체크인: 15:00 · 체크아웃: 10:00 · 최종 체크인: 19:00

* Translated from information supplied by the property; the cancellation policy shown at booking takes precedence.

From onsen etiquette to check-in — the things worth knowing first.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Sakakibara Onsen Ryokan Seishonagon?

Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is by 10:00.

Where is Sakakibara Onsen Ryokan Seishonagon located?

It is in Ise · Mie Tsu. Address: 6010 Sakakibaracho, Tsu-shi, Mie.

How much does one night cost?

Recent lowest observed rate starts from ₩164,300 per night for two adults. Rates vary by date and room type, so a live search is most accurate.

What is the cancellation and refund policy?

Free-cancellation deadlines vary by rate plan and are shown with each room. Cancelling before the deadline gives a full refund.