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Iwaso

3.5 star property
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Momijidani Miyajima, Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima-ken, 739-0522
  • Itsukushima Shrine
    3 min walk
  • Momijidani Park
    3 min walk
  • Five-Story Pagoda
    4 min walk
  • Iwakuni (IWK)
    26 min drive

Room options

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

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

  • 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)

  • 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)

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Futon

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for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
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About the area

Hatsukaichi

With a stay at Iwaso in Hatsukaichi (Itsukushima), you'll be a 3-minute walk from Itsukushima Shrine and 13 minutes by foot from Miyajima Ferry Terminal. .This ryokan is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Setonaikai National Park and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Momijidani Park.

What's nearby

  • Itsukushima Shrine - 3 min walk
  • Momijidani Park - 3 min walk
  • Five-Story Pagoda - 4 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 with free parking, a short walk to Itsukushima Shrine
Iwaso offers 38 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided.

Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers, bathrobes, slippers, and bidets. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is offered daily and in-room massages can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Services include massages. Public bath/onsen services include an indoor mineral hot springs (Japanese-style onsen) and a yukata (Japanese robe). These services feature separate men and women areas. The ryokan bathing area is open from 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM. There are 2 hot springs open between 6:00 AM and midnight.
Make yourself at home in one of the 38 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and minibars. Bathrooms feature separate bathtubs and showers, complimentary toiletries, and bidets. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages or enjoy recreation amenities such as hot springs. Additional features at this ryokan include complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance. Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the complimentary area shuttle.
Satisfy your appetite for lunch at the ryokan's restaurant, Momiji, or stay in and take advantage of the room service.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. A ferry terminal shuttle is provided at no charge, and free self parking is available onsite.
Momiji - This restaurant serves lunch only.
Room service is available.

Languages

English, Japanese

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Free local 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
  • Fridge

Conveniences

  • Lift
  • Front-desk safe
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

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

Business services

  • A meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden

Spa

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

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Separate bath and shower
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

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

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
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, 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

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

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

Gary

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
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

Travelled 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 traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Travelled 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 traveller

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

10/10 Excellent

Stephen, Calgary, AB

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
IWASO was recommended by a friend and it did not disappoint. The onsen baths were very relaxing with indoor and outdoor baths (separate male and female). The meals were also very good, and the location was beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Madelynn, Vancouver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
176 years old and one of the most amazing stays and experiences of my life. I loved the food, the onsen and the amazing Japanese hospitality.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Dominique, Montreal, Canada

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff was really dedicated and welcoming. Food was great. It gives us the opportunity to experience a ryokan to the fullest. The woman taking care of us was so caring with our kids and she did her best to speak English and make herself understood. The surroundings are beautiful and the sound of the river in our room made the stay quite relaxing. However, for the cost, we felt that the property could be updated. Carpets were run down and bathroom facilities out of date. We would have expected a top notch properly for the price we paid.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019