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 and a Japanese breakfast are served at the restaurant. Iwaso Inn is a 5-minute walk from Itsukushima Shrine and Momijidani Park. Miyajima Aquarium is a 10-minute walk away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Free parking available on-site

Open-air bath, ​Public Bath, ​Hot spring bath


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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.4
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
8.2
Location
9.6
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Milica
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We had an exceptional experience at Iwaso from the moment we arrived to our departure. The staff was incredibly nice and welcoming. Highly recommend.
  • Storm
    Australia Australia
    Loved the meal - gave us such a good experience of many things. Brilliant cultural experience for our family and the kids were so nervous with the onsen, but loved it in the end.
  • Thomas
    United States United States
    Traditional ryokan experience that I wanted to try. Lovely natural setting . Traditional Japanese 10 course dinner and breakfast

Property surroundings

Facilities of Iwaso
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Hot spring bath
  • Room service
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Slippers
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
Outdoors
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
Activities
  • Temporary art galleries
    Off-site
  • Water park
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Karaoke
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Minibar
Internet
Wired internet is available in public areas and charges are applicable.
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Shuttle service
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Vending machine (drinks)
    • Luggage storage
    • Fax/photocopying
      Additional charge
    • Meeting/banquet facilities
      Additional charge
    • Room service
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    • Security alarm
    • Key access
    • Safety deposit box
    General
    • Minimarket on site
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Lift
    • Family rooms
    Wellness
    • Public Bath
    • Open-air bath
    • Hot spring bath
    • Massage
      Additional charge
    Languages spoken
    • Japanese

    House rules

    Iwaso takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 15:00 to 19:00

    Check-out

    From 07:00 to 10:00

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    Children 3 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    No age restriction

    There is no age requirement for check-in

    Mastercard Visa UC JCB Diners Club Cash Iwaso accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    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.

    FAQs about Iwaso

    • Check-in at Iwaso is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

    • Iwaso offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Massage
      • Canoeing
      • Karaoke
      • Water park
      • Hot spring bath
      • Public Bath
      • Temporary art galleries
      • Open-air bath

    • Yes, Iwaso is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Room options at Iwaso include:

      • Quadruple
      • Triple

    • Iwaso is 750 yards from the centre of Miyajima. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The prices at Iwaso may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.