Grand Mercure Ise-Shima Resort & Spa

Grand Mercure Ise-Shima Resort & Spa has communal baths filled with natural hot-spring water, including an open-air bath, plus a Finnish-style loyly sauna for a change of pace after bathing. The resort sits on green hills on the Shima Peninsula, overlooking Matoya Bay. It's built for families: there's a kids' room, a play area, and the baths come with baby chairs and washing soap for infants. The all-inclusive-style stay includes a buffet restaurant and an evening lounge with free drinks and snacks. It's a big, popular resort, so expect the elevators to get busy around dinner time.