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Iwaso

3.5 star property
Ryokan with free parking, steps from Setonaikai National Park

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Front of property
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Hot springs
Hot springs

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is AU$763
includes taxes & fees
19 Feb - 20 Feb

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

View all photos for Traditional Room, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (Japanese-Style, Main Building)

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

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Bidet
Separate bath and shower
Minibar
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Single Futons

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

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, bed sheets

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Bathrobes
Separate bath and shower
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single 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
Fridge
TV
Bathrobes
Separate bath and shower
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Futon

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  • Parking included
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for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
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About the area

Hatsukaichi

Iwaso places you steps from Setonaikai National Park and within a short 5-minute stroll of Itsukushima Shrine. Highlights at this ryokan include a restaurant, free self-parking and a free area shuttle. .The restaurant, Momiji, is open for lunch. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a garden. There's also the convenience of a free ferry terminal shuttle. .Near this 3.5-property class Itsukushima ryokan, you'll find Miyajima Ferry Terminal.

What's nearby

  • Itsukushima Shrine - 3 min walk
  • Five-Story Pagoda - 4 min walk
  • Itsukushima Shrine Treasure Hall - 5 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 (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, steps from Setonaikai National Park
There's a restaurant on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. Iwaso offers its guests hot springs. Multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at Iwaso. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Hatsukaichi ryokan is smoke free.

  • 38 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Iwaso offers 38 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. Fridges and coffee/tea makers are provided.

Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower, bathrobes, slippers and bidets. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and free toiletries. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and in-room massages can be requested.

Services include massages. Public bath/onsen services include an indoor mineral hot spring (onsen) and a yukata (Japanese robe). These services feature separate men's and women's 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.

Languages

English, Japanese

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Momiji

Things to do

  • 2 hot springs

Family friendly

  • Free area shuttle
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden

Spa

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

Accessibility

  • Lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

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

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Safe

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 2 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

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 bath 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bath facility. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay and cash.

We should mention

  • Hot springs access available from 6:00 AM to midnight.
  • Children aged 2 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels etc). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
  • Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the on-site 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

What is the cancellation policy at Iwaso?

Iwaso offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Iwaso?

As of 16 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Iwaso on 19 Feb 2025 start from AU$762.97, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Iwaso?

Yep, Iwaso has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Iwaso?

The closest beach to Iwaso is Tsutsumigaura Beach (1.7 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Iwaso?

No, Iwaso does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Iwaso?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Iwaso's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Iwaso?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Iwaso?

No, pets are not allowed.

Iwaso Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 167 out of 218 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 41 out of 218 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 218 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 218 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 218 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

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

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Expensive but Probably Worth It
This is a very expensive ryokan in my opinion, but you're paying to be able to stay in Miyajima after all the tourists leave, so it's worth it. You can get a very nice kaiseki dinner, which if you like Japanese food, you'll like. It's heavy on the fish and shellfish, not surprising since it's an island, so if you have an issue with that, you need to tell them when you make the reservation or at least before you arrive. The room was a basic Japanese room. Really well appointed. My only problem was that it sounded like they were doing laundry in the room below me all night, but then in the morning, I thought maybe it was the plumbing? Who knows. It's centrally located to the shrine, so I got up at 7 and had the place almost to myself - which is the reason why you do this.
Here's the reason why you're there!
Simple but pleasant
Opening dinner tray. There were six more courses.
Breakfast
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

Travelled 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

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