Name: Iwaso
Address: 739-0522 Hiroshima, Miyajima, Hatsukaichi-shi Miyajima-cho Momijidani, Japan, Hatsukaichi-shi Miyajima-cho Momijidani, Miyajima, 739-0522, Japan
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $483 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 9.3

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Iwaso

739-0522 Hiroshima, Miyajima, Hatsukaichi-shi Miyajima-cho Momijidani, Japan –

*9.5* Itsukushima Shrine: only 3 minutes away! (650 feet by foot)

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The staff couldn’t have been more welcoming and nice. The food was delicious and our room attendant, Yayoi-San, was great! The futons were comfortable.

Cindy, United States of America

Beautiful location along the river, in the forest and only a short walk to the shrine and gates!

Nicole, Japan

Gorgeous traditional hotel/ Rayokan. It was a privilege to meet the staff and to experience such a place

Mordechai, Israel

The experience of the ryokan was great. Staff were extremely polite and helpful and the service seamless and unobtrusive. Peaceful. The pick-up and drop-off service to the hotel was appreciated.

Petrina, Australia

Excellent location Staff friendly and extremely helpful Authentic Japanese experience Excellent Japanese Breakfast and dinner

Scott, United Kingdom

Beautiful and very traditional japanese ryokan. Friendly staff

Amaia, Switzerland

Incredibly friendly staff and incredibly good service. The location is excellent, and the surroundings are enchanting, especially at night.

Arnaud, Belgium

Iwaso was a wonderful experience. It clearly deserves its fame as top-ranking ryokan. The traditional dinner was a real intriguing culinary experience. The Japanese breakfast was delicious and convinced even my partner who's not into savoury breakfast. The onsen was clean and comfortable and the outdoor pool was a delight. The peace of the surrounding was what we needed after a long travle through Japan. Miyajima in general is a very beautiful destination.

Claudio, Italy

Old charm but excellent staff trying to help you to feel like in a Palace. Dinner can improve a little bit but it is overcomes by the ambient Don’t lose opportunities to ask for guided visits and excursions

Joaquin, Spain

Ryokan with all the comfort you need - dinner is excellent and a special experience !

Godelieve, Belgium

9.7

Excellent location!

What guests loved the most:
“The staff couldn’t have been more welcoming and nice. The food was delicious and our room attendant, Yayoi-San, was great! The futons were comfortable.”

Cindy United States of America
“Beautiful location along the river, in the forest and only a short walk to the shrine and gates!”

Nicole Japan
“Gorgeous traditional hotel/ Rayokan. It was a privilege to meet the staff and to experience such a place”

Mordechai Israel
“The experience of the ryokan was great. Staff were extremely polite and helpful and the service seamless and unobtrusive. Peaceful. The pick-up and drop-off service to the hotel was appreciated.”

Petrina Australia
“Excellent location Staff friendly and extremely helpful Authentic Japanese experience Excellent Japanese Breakfast and dinner”

Scott United Kingdom
“Beautiful and very traditional japanese ryokan. Friendly staff”

Amaia Switzerland
“Incredibly friendly staff and incredibly good service. The location is excellent, and the surroundings are enchanting, especially at night.”

Arnaud Belgium
“Iwaso was a wonderful experience. It clearly deserves its fame as top-ranking ryokan. The traditional dinner was a real intriguing culinary experience. ”

Claudio Italy
“Old charm but excellent staff trying to help you to feel like in a Palace. ”

Joaquin Spain
“Ryokan with all the comfort you need - dinner is excellent and a special experience !”

Godelieve Belgium

Located in the World Heritage Miyajima Island, Iwaso features Japanese-style accommodations with beautiful surrounding views. Guests can relax in the indoor and outdoor hot-spring baths and request for massages. A free shuttle is available from Miyajima Ferry Terminal, which is also a 5-minute walk away.

The air-conditioned rooms feature tatami (woven-straw) floors and Japanese futon bedding. Rooms in the Annex include a private bathroom with a bath and toilet, while rooms in the historical Main Building and Cottage Annex have shared bathrooms and toilets.

Guests can purchase local gifts at the souvenir shop and enjoy singing at the karaoke room. Photocopying and luggage storage services are available at the 24-hour front desk. A computer with internet is provided in the lobby for an extra charge.

A traditional multi-course dinner featuring seafood and local ingredients are served at the dining room or guests’ rooms. A Japanese breakfast is served at Momiji restaurant.

Iwaso Inn is a 5-minute walk from Itsukushima Shrine and Momijidani Park. Miyajima Aquarium is a 10-minute walk away.

This property is a ryokan, which is a type of traditional Japanese Inn. Learn more

What's a ryokan?

A ryokan is a traditional Japanese inn. They usually feature bathhouses, multicourse dinners, communal spaces where guests can relax, and rooms with woven-straw flooring and futon mats. Like hotels, a range of ryokans (from budget to luxury) is available. What originated centuries ago as a free rest house for long-distance travelers has evolved into a popular destination for relaxation surrounded by therapeutic mineral springs.
What are the big differences between a ryokan and a hotel?

Unlike a hotel, where the guest room is just a place to turn in for the night, a ryokan is more than just a place to sleep. In Japan, many travelers journey long distances to relax in a hot spring bath and feast on a traditional multicourse dinner – staying in a ryokan is an experience in and of itself. These ryokans typically have Japanese-style rooms with woven-straw floors and futon beds (no Western beds and carpeting). You should also remove your shoes at the entrance of the room, or before you enter it. Modern ryokans might serve buffet-style meals in a dining area, while more traditional ryokans tend to serve in-room dinners. Some ryokan rooms have a private bathroom, and others might just have a shared bathroom.
What's a kaiseki meal?

Kaiseki is the culinary highlight at a ryokan, embodying beautifully presented dishes that delight both the palate and the eyes. Every one of the 10 to 15 dishes that make up the multicourse Japanese dinner is prepared in a way that highlights the unique textures, colors, and flavors of featured seasonal ingredients and local specialties. Most commonly served at special restaurants and ryokans, a traditional kaiseki dinner usually consists of bite-size appetizers, fresh sashimi (raw fish, like sushi), soup, grilled fish or meat, a hot-pot dish, rice with miso soup, and a small dessert.
What's a yukata?

A yukata is a casual summer kimono or robe, typically made of light cotton. Many ryokans provide guests with yukata robes during their stay. In some areas, it's common to see guests strolling through the neighborhood in their yukatas. The loose-fitting garment is perfect for sleeping and relaxing in.
How should I wear a yukata?

First, put your arms through the sleeves like you would with a robe. Take the right side of the yukata and wrap it across your body. Then, take the left side and wrap it over the right, making sure that the robe is level at your ankles. Pinning the yukata closed on the right side, wrap the sash around your waist a couple of times and then tie a bow. Generally, the bow is tied around the waist for women, and the hips for men.
What's a Japanese hot spring (onsen)?

Onsen (literally "hot spring") is a term often used to refer to both the mineral-rich hot springs and the bathing facilities that house them. Whether the bath is public or private, gender-segregated or mixed, indoor or outdoor, soaking and unwinding in the soothing geothermal waters at an onsen is a millennia-old custom deeply embedded in Japanese culture.
What's standard bathing etiquette?

At a bathhouse—onsen or not—guests are expected to remove all clothing in their respective changing rooms before entering the bathing area. As a common courtesy, once inside the bathing area, guests should wash and rinse their bodies thoroughly before quietly stepping into the hot water. Whether you relax in solitude or converse softly with others is up to you, but guests should always be mindful of others. Wash towels are often used to cover one’s private areas while walking around. However, note that you should not put towels in the water.
Why are tattoos not allowed?

While tattoos have become more popular among Japan's youth, many Japanese people still associate them with outlaws and organized crime. Nowadays, not all businesses ban customers with tattoos, but you might still be refused admission to bathhouses and swimming pools. Small tattoos can be covered up using waterproof bandaids, but keep in mind that each property has the final say on what’s acceptable.

This property also has one of the top-rated locations in Miyajima! Guests are happier about it compared to other properties in the area.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Closest Landmarks

Itsukushima Shrine
0.1 miles
Five Story Pagoda
0.1 miles
The great Torii
0.2 miles
Museum of History and Folklore
0.3 miles
Momijidani Park
0.3 miles
Daisho-in Temple
0.3 miles
Miyajima Public Aquarium
0.3 miles
Miyajima Ferry Terminal
0.5 miles
Miyajimaguchi Station
1.6 miles
Hiroshima Sunplaza Hall
6.6 miles

Closest Airports

Hiroshima Airport
35.5 miles
Matsuyama Airport
38.9 miles
Iwami Airport
40 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“Iwaso is one of the best ryokans I stayed in in Japan. It has a 160 year history and yet manages to fit the nowadays demands. There is a free shuttle bus for the guests from and to main Ferry station of Miyajima. The location of ryokan could not be better for me - near the beautiful green zone, 1 minute walk to the rope way free bus shuttle and 5 minutes walk to the main Jinja and floating Torii. A small rock garden and bridge in front of the building is lighting up in the evening very beautifully. There are two types of onsen there - wooden and rock. One of the baths is rotenburo, that was a present for me. The dinner course is selected and well-thought. Staff is kind and friendly, speak good English and some other languages. Wi-Fi is working good. Highly recommended for the families and small groups travelers.”

Татьяна

Russia

“The Kaiseki dinner was a dream come true. So was the midnight onsen, accompanied only by the sound of the nearby river. So relaxing !”

Maria

Italy

“This is a very beautiful, classic Japanese ryokan with lovely rooms, attentive service and excellent food. If you are looking for an authentic ryokan experience then treat yourself and come to Iwaso. The staff are extremely kind and helpful, and nothing is too much trouble. The onsen was beautiful, and you can soak outside next to the rushing stream. The food was superb and as beautiful as it was tasty. Overall, Iwaso is an excellent place to experience the pleasures of a Japanese onsen getaway.”

Brittany

United Kingdom

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Children and Extra Beds

All children are welcome.

Free! All children under 6 years stay free of charge when using existing beds.

There is no capacity for extra beds in the room.

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Pets are not allowed.

Iwaso accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The Fine Print

Guests are kindly requested to check-in by 19:00. Guests arriving after check-in hours must inform the property in advance.

To use the hotel's free shuttle, call upon arrival at Miyajima-guchi Ferry Terminal before taking the ferry. Contact details can be found on the booking confirmation.

Guests with a tattoo may not be permitted to enter public bathing areas and other public facilities.

The Hinodeyu hot-spring bath is open from 15:00 to 24:00 and from 06:30 to 09:00. The Tsukinoyu hot-spring bath is open from 15:00 to 24:00 and from 06:30 to 09:30.

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Reviewed: October 15, 2018

Cindy
United States of America
Age group: 55 – 64
7.9

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Japanese-Style Room with Shared Bathroom - Main Building
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉We stayed in the old part of the original inn. The halls looked like there was water damage on the carpet and unless it happened the week before we came, we were really surprised that no one had done anything about it. For the high price of the state, we expected the infrastructure to look a lot nicer.
눇The staff couldn’t have been more welcoming and nice. The food was delicious and our room attendant, Yayoi-San, was great! The futons were comfortable.

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: October 11, 2018

BaronBytes
Canada
Age group: 35 – 44
10

“A piece of heaven”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Japanese-Style Room - New Building
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Nothing. Everything was perfect.
눇The service. Everyone was polite and helpful.

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: October 6, 2018

Anonymous
Italy
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Japanese-Style Room - New Building
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눇Everything was perfect from the arrival till the departure. The room and the super service we received exceeded all our expectations. Dinner was one of the best ever. Every single dish was well presented and full of flavor. Onsen is a little paradise. I wish we had stayed longer.

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: October 6, 2018

Nicole
Japan
9.2

“A perfect place for a special occasion”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Japanese-Style Room - New Building
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눇Beautiful location along the river, in the forest and only a short walk to the shrine and gates!

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: October 3, 2018

Anonymous
Luxembourg
8.8

Excellent
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Japanese-Style Room - New Building
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉They are to rigid for the dinner because you have to choose your drinks at the front desk when arriving. It will be better to have the possibility to ask for additional drinks during the dinner.
눇The hotel is perfectly situated to visit the island. It looks like to be back at the beginning of the 19 century. The staffs are super friendly and helpful.

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: September 30, 2018

Mordechai
Israel

2 helpful votes
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Japanese-Style Room - New Building
- • Stayed 2 nights
눉To leaving...
눇Gorgeous traditional hotel/ Rayokan. It was a privilege to meet the staff and to experience such a place

Stayed in September 2018
Reviewed: September 25, 2018

Anonymous
United Kingdom
9.2

Awesome
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Japanese-Style Room with Shared Bathroom - Main Building
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Only criticism is the bathrooms are beginning to look slightly dated, especially the toilets by reception.
눇Great experience. Lovely ryokan, good food, great staff - friendly and helpful, good location. The onsen was fantastic.

Stayed in September 2018
Reviewed: September 24, 2018

Petrina
Australia

4 helpful votes
8.3

“Traditional experience for a visit to Miyajima.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Japanese-Style Room - New Building
- • Stayed 1 night
눉Maybe a little music at the dinner would have been nice. It just felt strange to be in a totally quiet room, though we accept that this may be traditional and cultural.
눇The experience of the ryokan was great. Staff were extremely polite and helpful and the service seamless and unobtrusive. Peaceful. The pick-up and drop-off service to the hotel was appreciated.

Stayed in September 2018
Reviewed: September 23, 2018

Scott
United Kingdom
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Japanese-Style Room - New Building
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눇Excellent location Staff friendly and extremely helpful Authentic Japanese experience Excellent Japanese Breakfast and dinner

Stayed in September 2018
Reviewed: September 16, 2018

Amaia
Switzerland
8.8

Excellent
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Japanese-Style Room - New Building
- • Stayed 1 night
눉Quite pricey. Maybe 2 keys per room could help couples to orgaize more independently for the onsen etc. Private onsen would be great, but the public one was very nice, although separated by gender
눇Beautiful and very traditional japanese ryokan. Friendly staff

Stayed in September 2018
Reviewed: September 7, 2018

Il
Switzerland
9.6

“Great experience”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Japanese-Style Room - New Building
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Price a bit high
눇The dinner, the staff, the Ryokan experience

Stayed in September 2018
Reviewed: September 4, 2018

Enrique
Spain
6.3

“Very expensive and poor dinner”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Japanese-Style Room - New Building
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Very expensive and the dinner was very very poor. I would not recomend to pay such amount of money for that dinner...
눇The location and the room

Stayed in August 2018
Reviewed: September 3, 2018

Liliana
Italy
8.8

“We loved it”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Japanese-Style Room - New Building
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Lack of Internet in the room
눇The setting

Stayed in August 2018
Reviewed: September 1, 2018

Anonymous
Spain
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Japanese-Style Room - New Building
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눇Everything was perfect. The location was amazing, the room so comfortable and the staff was very kind and attentive.

Stayed in August 2018
Reviewed: September 1, 2018

Arnaud
Belgium

3 helpful votes
8.8

Excellent
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Japanese-Style Room - New Building
- • Stayed 2 nights
눉Nothing
눇Incredibly friendly staff and incredibly good service. The location is excellent, and the surroundings are enchanting, especially at night.

Stayed in August 2018

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