Iwaso Hotel - Hatsukaichi

Historical ryokan from the late Edo period on UNESCO World Heritage Miyajima Island

Amenities

Iwaso offers indoor and outdoor hot-spring baths that draw from a natural source, a rarity on Miyajima Island. Guests can request massages after soaking, and use the karaoke room for evening entertainment. The hotel runs a free shuttle service from Miyajima Ferry Terminal, and provides a minimarket on site for local gifts.

Accommodations

Rooms in the historical Main Building and Cottage Annex have shared bathrooms and toilets, while Annex rooms include a private bathroom with bath and toilet. Cottages offer a private indoor bath, a feature reserved for certain cottage accommodations. All rooms have tatami flooring and Japanese futon bedding, and guests dine in private dining rooms when staying in cottages.

Dining

The hotel restaurant specializes in multi-course Kaiseki dining that uses seasonal local ingredients, including seafood from the Seto Inland Sea. Dinner and breakfast are served at set times in a communal dining room, with special diet menus available upon request. Iwaso Inn offers a coffee house on site and wine/champagne for purchase.

Location

Hotel Iwaso is located within Momijidani Park, a 5-minute walk from the iconic Itsukushima Shrine and its floating torii gate. The ryokan sits at the base of Mount Misen, with access to hiking trails and a 10-minute stroll to Miyajima Aquarium. Guests can also easily reach the ropeway station for panoramic views of the Seto Inland Sea.

Wellness

The public onsen at Iwaso includes both indoor and outdoor baths, with the outdoor bath set beside a stream in a forest clearing. Bathing facilities are gender-separated and provide lotions and potions in the changing rooms. The hotel also offers an open-air bath and a safety deposit box for valuables during visits.

• History: Building dates back to the late Edo period (1854)
• Location: 5-minute walk from Itsukushima Shrine and Momijidani Park
• Hot spring: Natural indoor and outdoor onsen with forest views
• Dining: Multi-course Kaiseki dinner with local seafood and seasonal ingredients
• Rooms: Tatami rooms with futon; cottages include private indoor bath
• Services: Free shuttle from Miyajima Ferry Terminal and luggage storage