Hotel Castle Inn Ise Meotoiwa (Formerly: Hotel Resort Inn Futami)

I chose this Hotel again for my second stay in Ise. It’s right by Futamigaura, so you can start your Ise pilgrimage from here, and the view of Ise Bay from the coast and the Hotel is amazing. The staff were kind, and I was very satisfied.I did see an awkward moment when a male guest said he hadn’t been told to come to the front desk to pick up the key for a private bath. But staff are only human—there may have been something missed in the many explanations, or perhaps the guest didn’t catch it. Even though the staff member apologized properly, he kept pressing them, which made me feel sorry for them.I’d like to stay again, so please keep up the good work and don’t let unreasonable customer behavior get you down.Thank you very much.

The location is ideal for visiting Futami Okitama Shrine, Geku, and Naiku in the traditional pilgrimage route. The scenery of Futami Bay and Meoto Iwa (Wedded Rocks) is also beautiful. The Hotel offers friendly staff, delicious cuisine, excellent baths, and great amenities.