Ise-Shima TEPPAN Auberge CaroCaro Toba Urabetsu-tei (formerly Ajikura CaroCaro)

I made the Reservation without thinking too much, but once we arrived, we found this Accommodation is a wonderful place to fully enjoy teppanyaki. It had been a while since I last watched dishes being carefully prepared right in front of me on an iron griddle, and the meal felt truly relaxing and special. We sat at the counter, so we could also enjoy the flambé performance up close—its live atmosphere was one of the highlights.Breakfast was especially memorable. While it’s not uncommon for breakfast to include pre-made items elsewhere, here we enjoyed carefully prepared dishes such as omelets and French toast finished on the iron griddle. Being able to enjoy a flambé performance even at breakfast was a pleasant surprise, and I think this Accommodation is irresistible for anyone who loves teppanyaki.There were about five groups staying, and it seemed that mainly two staff members were running everything. Even so, they managed meal times very smoothly, and we hardly had to wait at all. It was also fun watching other guests’ dishes being finished, and we were able to savor the dining experience at an unhurried pace.Our Room had an open-air bath as well, but we also used the private open-air bath since it was available. We were told that Onsen water is brought in from a nearby Ryokan, and it felt softer on the skin than the bath in our Room.Because the open-air bath is located at the foot of a small hill, it isn’t really about enjoying panoramic views; instead, we could spend quiet time in a calm atmosphere.The Room itself is compact but kept very clean, with plenty of space for two people. Overall, I felt this warm and welcoming Accommodation is perfect for those who want to take their time enjoying teppanyaki while spending a peaceful stay.It was a lovely Accommodation where we could relax very comfortably.

We stayed here with our family last year and everything was wonderful, so we stayed again this year.We were satisfied with everything—the food, the Room, and the staff’s service.Thank you very much.We would love to visit again.