Watarai District Homestays

Situated at the southern part of Mie, Uenoya is found along Kumano Kodo, a series of pilgrimage routes that have been used since the ancient times. The hotel was renovated from a 150-year-old inn. null

Mountains, the sea, rivers... And even the sky. Chaton in Taiki Town, Mie Prefecture, is a one-story traditional inn surrounded by mountains, fields, and rice paddies, offering hands-on nature and cultural experiences. Harvest fresh vegetables, draw water, chop firewood, and cook rice over a traditional hearth. Create your own original tea using freshly picked tea leaves. Try your hand at authentic soba noodle making. The only place in Mie offering caving and packrafting adventures. Enjoy coastal fixed-net fishing with cheerful local fishermen. Visit Takihara-no-miya, an affiliate jinja of Ise Jingu (Naiku). Walk along the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage trails: Misezaka Pass and Tsuzurato Pass, a World Heritage site. For guests staying several days, we recommend extending your trip to visit the Ise Jingu. Participate in tea ceremonies and experience traditional crafts such as "Gikakushi" (leather-like paper) and netsuke carving in the Ise-Shima region. Our host, a national licensed interpreter-guide, can also accompany you on sightseeing tours tailored to your preferences. In spring, enjoy the cherry blossoms. In summer, play in the rivers. In autumn, admire the colorful foliage. In winter, marvel at the star-filled night sky. Spend precious time with your family, friends, or loved ones, at your own gentle pace. Mountains, the sea, rivers, and the sky— Experience the full charm of Taiki, Ise-Shima, and Higashi-Kishu through Chaton.