"Ryoso Umi no Cho" (旅荘 海の蝶), a Japanese inn on the Ikenoura cape overlooking Ise Bay in Ise City, Mie Prefecture, is offering the "SAKURA LUXE" accommodation plan for one month only, from Monday, March 16 to Wednesday, April 15, 2026. The plan is built around the concept of "a luxurious stay experiencing cherry blossoms with all five senses."
The inn's extensive grounds are home to approximately 2,000 cherry trees, creating a rare setting where guests can take in the breathtaking scenery of the sea and cherry blossoms in full bloom simultaneously.
SAKURA LUXE Plan Highlights
Cherry Blossom Welcome Drink
Upon arrival, guests are welcomed with a cherry blossom latte in the garden, where colorful spring flowers bloom within view of the cherry trees and the sea. Local confectioneries are served alongside as a tea accompaniment. A foot bath in the garden is also available, letting guests savor the cherry blossoms with the sea breeze.
In the event of rain or inclement weather, the welcome drink may be served at the indoor café lounge.
Guaranteed Room with Cherry Blossom View
Guests are guaranteed a room overlooking the cherry blossoms. Both the rooms and the private outdoor baths within the guest rooms offer flower-viewing opportunities available only during spring. Cherry blossom-scented aromatherapy is also set up in the rooms, bringing the season indoors.
"Ouka Ranman Kaiseki" — Seasonal Cherry Blossom Course Dinner
A specially crafted kaiseki course, "Ouka Ranman Kaiseki" (Cherry Blossom Full Bloom Kaiseki), is served during the plan period. Using cherry blossoms and seasonal ingredients generously throughout, the menu combines visual elegance and rich seasonal flavors.
- Aperitif: Cherry blossom rosé wine
- First Dish: Cherry-steamed amadai (tilefish)
- Appetizers: Sakura meat sushi / Cherry blossom sesame tofu / Cherry blossom sea bream roe and bamboo shoot simmered dish / Sakura shrimp and Ise chicken prosciutto bruschetta / Octopus simmered with cherry blossoms
- Sashimi: Ise lobster, bluefin tuna, abalone
- Grilled Dish: Cherry blossom sea bream grilled with Iwato salt
- Steamed Dish: Hamaguri clam and spring vegetable chawanmushi
- Small Hot Pot: Matsusaka beef sukiyaki
- Rice Dish: Kinmedai (golden eye snapper) mixed rice
- Pickled Dishes: Three-variety assortment
- Soup: Cherry blossom sea bream whirlpool-style
- Dessert: Cherry blossom ice cream, mitarashi dango
Menu contents may be partially changed depending on weather and sourcing conditions.
Lounge Sakura Premium Dinner (Optional)
An optional lounge dining experience allows up to 3 groups per day to enjoy the "Ouka Ranman Kaiseki" in a lounge with direct views of the cherry blossoms. The timing is set to coincide with peak bloom, and specific dates will be announced on the official website based on the flowering status.
- Price: 11,000 yen per group (tax included), including one bottle of rosé sparkling wine
Plan Benefit: Cherry Blossom Bath Salts Gift
As a parting gift, guests receive cherry blossom bath salts so they can enjoy the lingering ambiance of spring at home after their stay.
Plan Details
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Period | March 16 (Mon) to April 15 (Wed), 2026 |
| Room Types | Shirochyokan Akoya Japanese Room, Luxury Twin, Sky-view Outdoor Bath Room, Top Suite Room, Tobiishima Suite Room, Tobiishima Superior Room |
| Dinner | "Ouka Ranman Kaiseki" in a private room at dining venue "Musubi" |
| Breakfast | Two-tiered box and half-buffet |
| Price | From 36,250 yen per person (2 guests in 1 Shirochyokan Japanese-Western Room, weekday rate) |
| Reservations | From Friday, February 27, 2026 via official website or by phone (Mon–Fri, 9:00 AM–6:00 PM) |
About Ryoso Umi no Cho
Ryoso Umi no Cho is situated on the Ikenoura cape overlooking Ise Bay, in an ideal location for sightseeing in the Ise-Shima and Toba areas. Adjacent to the property is the Awamiko Shrine (粟皇子神社), a subordinate shrine of Ise Jingu's Inner Shrine, and "Oshin no Hama Beach," known as a filming location for the NHK TV drama "Oshin." During summer, the property's private beach "Ikenoura Seaside Beach" draws visitors with its beautiful white sand.
Official website: https://www.uminochou.com/
