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Rakuten Travel rating 4.42 out of 5 (399 reviews). Guests praise the seasonal kaiseki made with freshly caught seafood such as Ise lobster and abalone, the 12 kinds of local sake, the private-hire baths a family can use together, and the onsen. It suits families who care about the food and want to enjoy the onsen at their own pace.
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Private-hire bath and private-hire open-air bath (family bath time)
Private-hire bath and private-hire open-air bath (family bath time)
Alongside the communal bath and open-air bath, there is a private-hire bath and a private-hire open-air bath that a family can use on its own. Parents with babies, young children, or a child who is shy around strangers can bathe without worrying about other guests. The Toba onsen is a relaxing way to ease the tiredness of travel.
- •There is a communal bath and an open-air bath, plus a private-hire bath and a private-hire open-air bath for families
- •Please check with the ryokan whether children who are not yet out of diapers may use the communal bath
- •The private-hire bath and private-hire open-air bath are by reservation, in 45-minute slots per group.
Seasonal kaiseki from the waters of Ise-Shima
Seasonal kaiseki from the waters of Ise-Shima
As the ryokan's name suggests, flavor is its pride, with seasonal kaiseki cuisine made from freshly caught seafood such as Ise lobster and abalone. Plans include one served with abalone odoriyaki (live-grilled abalone), so there is plenty of seafood to savor. For children's meal arrangements, it is best to ask the ryokan in advance.
- •Seafood kaiseki with Ise lobster, abalone and more; please consult the ryokan about meals for children
- •Among food allergies, only crustacean allergies can be accommodated; please tell the ryokan when booking or at check-in.
Japanese-style tatami rooms where futons are laid on the tatami
Japanese-style tatami rooms where futons are laid on the tatami
In a Japanese-style tatami room, the family can lay out futons side by side on the tatami and sleep together, which is reassuring for parents of young children who worry about a fall from a bed.
- •Japanese-style tatami rooms use futon bedding, which suits co-sleeping with a young child
Overview
Obamaso is an onsen ryokan in Ohama-cho, Toba, where families can enjoy the seafood of Ise-Shima. Its pride is seasonal kaiseki cuisine made with freshly caught seafood such as Ise lobster and abalone, along with 12 kinds of local sake. The ryokan has a private-hire bath, a private-hire open-air bath, a communal bath and an open-air bath. The private-hire baths let a family bathe together without worrying about other guests, and children are welcome. With a shuttle bus service as well, it suits families who want to use Toba as a base for Toba Aquarium and Ise Jingu while taking their time over the food and the onsen.
Ajisai no Yado Obamaso, in Ohama-cho in Toba, Mie, is an onsen ryokan where families can enjoy the seafood of Ise-Shima. It looks out over Toba Bay and suits families who want to take their time over the food and the onsen.
Seasonal kaiseki from the waters of Ise-Shima
As the ryokan's name suggests, flavor is its pride: seasonal kaiseki cuisine made with freshly caught seafood such as Ise lobster and abalone. Plans include one served with abalone odoriyaki (live-grilled abalone) and one built around the flavors of Ise-Shima, so there is plenty of seafood to savor. Twelve kinds of local sake are also available, making mealtimes for the adults more enjoyable too.
Family bath time in a private-hire bath
Alongside the communal bath and open-air bath, there is a private-hire bath and a private-hire open-air bath. Bathing privately as a family is reassuring for parents with babies, young children, or a child who is shy around strangers. The onsen is a relaxing way to ease the tiredness of travel.
A base for family travel and sightseeing
Children are welcome, and in a Japanese-style tatami room the family can lay out futons side by side on the tatami and sleep together. The location gives easy access to sightseeing spots children enjoy, such as Toba Aquarium, Mikimoto Pearl Island and Ise Jingu, and a shuttle bus service is available. For baby items and similar loans, it is best to ask the ryokan in advance.
This page is compiled from information on Rakuten Travel and other booking sites (Jalan, JTB and Yukoyuko). Please check Rakuten Travel for the latest details.
Access & Information
| location_onAddress | 288 Ohama-cho, Toba, Mie 517-0015 |
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| directions_carAccess | Located in Ohama-cho, Toba, Mie. A shuttle bus service is available. The location is convenient for visiting Toba Aquarium and Ise Jingu (please confirm details with the ryokan). |
| trainNearest station | Toba Station |
| local_parkingParking | Parking for 20 cars is available free of charge. |
| callPhone | +81-599-25-3551 |
| paymentsCards | VISA, Mastercard |
| languageOfficial site | https://ohamaso.com/open_in_new |
Reference price as of August 24, 2026 (stay date 2026-09-19). Please check the booking site for actual rates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can we bathe as a family without other guests around?
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Yes. Alongside the communal bath and open-air bath, there is a private-hire bath and a private-hire open-air bath. Both types are by reservation, in 45-minute slots per group.
Can children who are not yet out of diapers use the communal bath?
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This is not listed in our information, so please confirm with the ryokan. The communal bath has skin-care products and a hair dryer, and the women's bath alone has a baby bed.
What sleeping arrangements are there for young children?
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Japanese-style tatami rooms let the family lay out futons side by side on the tatami and sleep together, which is reassuring if you worry about a child falling from a bed. Tatami rooms come in 10-tatami and 18-tatami sizes.
What is served at dinner, and can food allergies be accommodated?
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Dinner is seasonal kaiseki cuisine made with freshly caught seafood such as Ise lobster and abalone, with plans including one served with abalone odoriyaki (live-grilled abalone), plus 12 kinds of local sake. Among food allergies, only crustacean allergies can be accommodated; please tell the ryokan when booking or at check-in. For children's meals, please consult the ryokan in advance.
How do we get to the ryokan, and is there parking?
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The ryokan is in Ohama-cho, Toba, Mie, and a shuttle bus service is available; please confirm the details with the ryokan. The location is convenient for Toba Aquarium and Ise Jingu, and parking for 20 cars is available free of charge.
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