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Iwaso

3.5 star property
Immerse yourself in natural beauty as you soak up tranquility by the garden or rejuvenate in a hot spring.

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Hot springs
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Hot springs
Reception

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The price is SAR 1,461
SAR 1,784 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Feb - 6 Feb

Room options

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Traditional Room, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (Japanese-Style, Main Building) | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, bed sheets

Traditional Room, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (Japanese-Style, Main Building)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Bidet
Bathrobes
Separate bathtub and shower
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Futons

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, bed sheets

Traditional Room, Non Smoking (Japanese-Style, New Building)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Bidet
Separate bathtub and shower
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Futons

View all photos for Traditional Room, Non Smoking (Japanese-Style, New Building) (For 1 Adult Use)

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, bed sheets

Traditional Room, Non Smoking (Japanese-Style, New Building) (For 1 Adult Use)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Bidet
Separate bathtub and shower
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Futon

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About the neighborhood

Map
Momijidani Miyajima, Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima-ken, 739-0522

What's nearby

  • Itsukushima Shrine - 3 min walk
  • Itsukushima Shrine Treasure Hall - 5 min walk
  • Daisho-in - 7 min walk
  • Miyajima Aquarium - 7 min walk
  • Miyajima Ferry Terminal - 13 min walk

Getting around

  • Hatsukaichi Hiroden-miyajima-guchi Station - 1 min drive
  • Miyajimaguchi Station - 1 min drive
  • Hiroshima Airport (HIJ) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪紅葉堂本店 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪スターバックス - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪とりい - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪牡蠣屋 - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪伊都岐珈琲 - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Iwaso

Ryokan near Itsukushima Shrine
Located close to Miyajima Ferry Terminal, Iwaso provides an indoor mineral hot spring (onsen), a garden, and a restaurant. For some rest and relaxation, visit the 2 hot springs. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • A free area shuttle, hot springs on site, and a front-desk safe
  • An elevator, smoke-free premises, and multilingual staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Iwaso offer comforts such as air conditioning and bathrobes, in addition to amenities like safes and minibars.
Other amenities include:
  • Separate tubs/showers, toilets with electronic bidets, and free toiletries
  • Refrigerators, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, Japanese

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free area shuttle
  • Free ferry terminal shuttle

Food and drink

  • 1 restaurant
  • Room service available

Restaurants on site

  • Momiji

Things to do

  • Hot springs

Family friendly

  • Free area shuttle
  • Refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Elevator
  • Front-desk safe
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden

Spa

  • 2 hot springs
  • Hot springs open from 6:00 AM - midnight
  • Indoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Massages
  • Outdoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Public bath open from 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM
  • Separate men/women areas in public bath
  • Yukata (Japanese robe)

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Desk
  • In-room massage
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Slippers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 20

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the ferry terminal; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Please note: Same-day requests to change menu items cannot be accommodated.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 2 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A bathing tax, collected at the property, may be charged. The bathing tax applies to properties with hot springs and ranges from JPY 150-500 per person, per night based on local regulations. Please note that further exemptions may apply.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bathing facility
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Guests with dietary restrictions or food allergies should contact this hotel in advance.

We should mention

Hot springs access available from 6:00 AM to midnight
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities

Property is also known as

Iwaso
Iwaso Hatsukaichi
Iwaso Inn
Iwaso Inn Hatsukaichi
Iwaso Hotel Hatsukaichi
Iwaso Japan/Hiroshima Prefecture - Hatsukaichi
Iwaso Ryokan
Iwaso Hatsukaichi
Iwaso Ryokan Hatsukaichi

Frequently asked questions

Is Iwaso pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Iwaso?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Iwaso?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Iwaso?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Iwaso located?

Located in Itsukushima, this ryokan is within a 5-minute walk of Setonaikai National Park and Itsukushima Shrine. Momijidani Route and Sannou Shrine are just steps away.

Iwaso Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 164 out of 215 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 41 out of 215 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 215 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 215 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 215 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
What a spectacular stay we had. While the property is old and shows its age it is super lovely. Food was fantastic. Onsen was beautiful. Location was excelllent and surrounded by nature. Overall ryoken experience was one of the best travel experiences of my life.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Food was amazing. Best I’ve had on my trip. Loved the area as well.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frances

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Premier Destination on Miyajima
Iwaso is a tremendous experience, absolutely recommended in my book. The hotel staff were very helpful and attentive, making sure I knew everything I needed to to make the most of my time staying there. I stayed at Iwaso for one night as a part of a larger trip traveling around Japan, and the room I had here was far and away the most spacious and luxurious of any I stayed in during the trip. Iwaso is a short walk away from many of the main attractions on Miyajima (really short, we're talking sub-10-minutes). However, Iwaso also has a bus that can pick you up from the ferry terminal, which is a big help if you have any heavy bags. (I didn't, but could see how useful that would be.) The balcony in my room overlooked a remarkably calm forested area, with the sounds of wildlife as company while I sat and read. The balcony was enclosed, to prevent mosquitos and other bugs from disrupting your experience. The room also included instructions for the yukata (traditional pyjamas) and for using the hotel's onsen, both of which were very helpful for a foreigner like me who wasn't already accustomed to them! I didn't book dinner with my room, but the front desk staff were able to provide me with a map of the island with some dinner recommendations. And the traditional breakfast was a real treat, wholeheartedly recommended to get a taste for some new Japanese foods.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An amazing experience. One of the highlights of our entire trip to Japan. Miyajima itself is extremely touristy and crowded, but still worth it for the views, shrines, temples, street food and the pesky deer. This hotel is a haven of tranquility amidst the hustle and bustle yet only a very short walk from the action. The staff guide you patiently in etiquette for a Ryokan. Both the evening meal and breakfast are cultural and culinary experiences and the onsen baths were lovely. Sleeping on the futon and tatami mats was much more comfortable than I expected. It’s not cheap by any means, but I think it is well worth it for the overall experience.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trung

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great way to spend an easy getaway from the city. Beautiful nature setting. Got some good bathing in too. Great traditional Japanese dining!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Carolina

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward, Boulder

Beautiful property and very friendly staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ulrike

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Iwaso is an outstanding, traditional, well preserved Japanese Ryokan with a long & old history, and was the highlight of our recent trip to Japan (family of 3, incl. 13 yo son and me who lived in Japan for more than 15 years). If you seek to experience real/ ‘old’ Japanese customs, e.g.: sleep on the floor in a traditional Japanese guesthouse, tickle your tastebuds with Kaiseki (multiple course dinner menue) and relax within an Ofuro (common bath for hotel guests) in an outdoor setting, the Iwaso Ryokan on Miyajima will take you back to that very special time 100 years ago. (To all novices to Japan, please (!) read through the guidance on Japanese customs the hotel is providing to really experience the traditions, show respect, and to have a most delightful ‘samurai-like’ time) We will remember & cherish our stay at Iwaso forever. PS: if you are uncertain how long to stay on Miyajima, I would recommend staying on the island a full day: there are many, many beautiful shrines and temples to visit, cute shopping streets that take you back in time, wonderful hiking possibilities with free roaming, wild deers, or a small beach for a quick dip (at least your legs) on a hot summer day.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

matt

Liked: Amenities
Brilliant place to stay. Right by the torii gate also
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

ERIC, Garden Grove

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best part is you are steps from the shrine. Dinner was in a private room. Hotel is on top of a creek with waterfall. Onsen was perfect. It was the crown jewel of our vacation.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarai

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alice

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I never write reviews but Iwaso was unforgettable for so many reasons - it was an awesome traditional ryokan/onsen experience and so incredibly toddler friendly. The food was great and the customer service wonderful. 11/10 recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Stephanie

The hotel was great but we could not book dinner on both the nights we were there and there are really limited places to eat on the islands. Staff were nice but not that helpful. The room was lovely and basic as expected. The onsen were lovely
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved Iwaso. Spent one night in the main building and two nights in the new building. The staff were very friendly and most welcoming (we do not speak any Japanese). Highlights include the onsen (very clean and relaxing), the central location (near the hiking trails/shops/restaurants/shrines), and the food both at Iwaso and in town. This is a special place with special staff!

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

kong meng

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the meals and housing. The staff were incredibly kind and welcoming. Maybe add an extra mirror and soap in shower.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Extraordinary!!
The staff from the Ryokan was very helpful and offer pleny of care. The place itself was incredible difficult to overcome. We could fell the deep within the culture of this world heritage island of Japan. Everything there worthy to visit. We will come back whenever visit Japan.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This had been on my radar for years, having stopped in to check it out in the past. The entrance/lobby area is wonderful and the staff members are also wonderful - I guess that is what sold me on it. I finally had a chance to stay there, so made the reservation. I have been in many high end and low end ryokans. In low end things are tattered and food isn't memorable or even very good, but they charge $75-150 per person per night, so I don't expect more. High end ($250-500 per person/night) generally are much nicer with better rooms (with new, nice smelling tatami), nicer baths, and superior food. The price here was about $500-600 before extras for a night for 2 people and I expected much better food. It wasn't bad, but just wasn't special. The room was somewhat tattered and small. The tatami mats must have been old, since there was no nice smell. We had just come from a different ryokan that cost the same and had nicer facilities, a room twice the size and incredible food, so I expected more here. It is older (I think they said 150 years old), but that should be no excuse. The service was very nice and the staff was caring and friendly. I really enjoyed all of the staff members with whom I had any contact. I just expected a nicer room and better food for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Alan, Ottawa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff; took time to answer a myriad of questions that I’m sure they’ve been asked hundreds of times before. He’d never stayed in a ryokan so enjoyed the room and the onsen.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Fely

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Relaxing stay
Service is great, location is fantastic, food is amazing especially the dinner. Definitely a must stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Wojtek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019