Hidemaru Hanagokoro

We stayed here on our first trip to Mie Prefecture with my wife, our dog, and family. I found the inn while looking for pet-friendly places, and it was a lovely place to unwind together. The landlady and young landlady were warm and attentive, and everything was so well cared for that it was hard to believe dogs were welcome. There was loads of fresh seafood at meals, caught by the husband on his morning fishing trips. We also had the hot springs to ourselves, and the water, said to be good for your skin, helped ease the tiredness from our long journey. In the morning, we had a panoramic sea view from our room. Walking the dog through the natural surroundings and the nostalgic, old-fashioned fishing port town was a perfect way to start the day. I highly recommend it for a relaxing stay with your dog.

I was so glad to find this inn when I was looking for somewhere that accepts small animals. The guest limit meant it felt peaceful for us and our pets. Our room was spacious, and the fish was so fresh we ended up eating far more than I expected. The proprietress was kind and fun to chat with, and the staff were all friendly, so I felt really relaxed here. Such a nice place. I’d love to come back 😊

I came with our director from a Miyazaki animal welfare organization. For 20 years, ever since he began working on his own, the innkeeper has donated all the money collected at the inn to our organization without ever meeting or seeing us. He’d always said he wanted to visit and thank her, so I went along right away. A typhoon was on its way, so the view wasn’t at its best. Still, we were welcomed warmly and had a great time. The large windows made the view feel like a picture, and the room was spotless. I also loved the stylish yukata. Dinner was almost like a sumo stable, the table was piled so high with food that I nearly laughed, and we couldn’t finish it all. What a shame. Breakfast was very satisfying too. The innkeeper and her young daughter are dependable people who’ll lead the next generation. I’ll be cheering them on from behind the scenes. I hope to return with my grandchildren, and I’m looking forward to keeping up my own efforts.

My family and I visited Toba and stopped by for a day spa. The family bath was a lovely temperature and felt great. The landlady and young landlady treated us so kindly, and their smiles really lifted our spirits. We had such a fun chat. I’d love to go back next time I’m in Toba!