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Iwaso

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  • Rooms: 44
    • Address
      345-1 Miyajimacho
      Hatsukaichi 739-0522
      Japan
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars 10 reviews
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 19 B&Bs in Hatsukaichi

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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars Based on 10 traveler reviews
  • What to Expect:
    • 4.5 based on 10 reviews Rooms
    • 4.5 based on 10 reviews Service
    • 4.5 based on 10 reviews Value
    • 4.5 based on 10 reviews Cleanliness
    • 4 based on 1 review Pool
  • Recommended For:
    • 70% based on 10 reviews An amazing honeymoon
    • 50% based on 10 reviews Families with teenagers
    • 40% based on 10 reviews Older travelers
    • 30% based on 10 reviews Young singles
    • 30% based on 10 reviews Families with young children

Reviews of Iwaso

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5 of 5 stars
Seattle, Washington
Jul 10, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

This is a lovely Ryokan on Miyajima Island. It is in a beautiful forested setting. It is a good home base for seeing Hiroshima. The rooms are traditional ryokan rooms, with tatami mats. The room that we had was actually quite spacious and the futons were comfortable. The food was great, ours was served to us in a traditional ryokan... more

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4 of 5 stars
Boston, Massachusetts
Jun 18, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

Miyajima is a great place to visit and Iwaso is without a doubt the best place to stay on the island. We enjoyed our two nights and would be happy to return. Our room was located in the original part of the building and was beautiful. We were right next to the river and enjoyed the sound of the waterfall... more

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4 of 5 stars
Sydney Australia
Jun 3, 2008
3/3 found this review helpful

Stayed one night at the Iwaso Ryokan in April. Expensive at 20,000Y per person (this includes dinner and breakfast), but overall worth the experience. Staff extremely friendly/helpful. Dinner was an excellent traditional Japanese meal. More food than one could eat, but you must be a moderately adventurous eater. Breakfast was satisfactory. Room was spacious - slept 3 comfortably. Beautiful garden... more

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5 of 5 stars
San Francisco, CA
Apr 23, 2008

My husband and I had a wonderful stay. We booked it after reading an excellent review in the Foders guide book. It was some work to get to Miyajima but so worth it. The food and service were top notch and we enjoyed the traditional Japanese experience. The staff was very accomodating. They were very puzzled that my husband is... more

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5 of 5 stars
Orange County, CA
Apr 17, 2008
3/3 found this review helpful

Our two day stay at Iwaso was absolutely the highlight of our trip to Japan. It was a bit pricey, but given the service, location, food and amenities, it was worth every yen! It was a bit tricky getting to Miyajima (we were coming from Osaka) as once you get off Hiroshima station, you have to take a local line... more

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5 of 5 stars
Poughkeepsie, New York
Oct 2, 2007
9/9 found this review helpful

Iwaso Ryokan is splendidly located on Miyajima, a must-see tourist attraction noted for its famous ocean-bound large torii (shrine gate). This traditional Japanese inn (2 hour shinkansen from Kyoto Station to Hiroshima, then local train to Miyajima-guchi (30 minutes), then 15 minute ferry to Miyajima) is not inexpensive, but worth every yen. When you arrive, ask at the Miyajima Station... more

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5 of 5 stars
Los Angeles, California
May 29, 2007
9/9 found this review helpful

My friend and I booked our stay at Iwaso through Japaneseguesthouses.com and were SO thrilled with our choice. At first it seemed a bit expensive, but once you factor in the pampering, the room, the location, and the food, it's actually a great deal. Here are some specifics: THE ROOM Incredible. Our room had a small entryway where we were... more

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4 of 5 stars
San Francisco
Sep 26, 2006
5/5 found this review helpful

Miyajima is a somewhat remote and quiet island, and Iwaso felt like the ideal place to enjoy its peacefulness. From the moment we arrived on the island to the moment we left, we felt very well taken care of by the staff at Iwaso. Door to door shuttle service (although it is not a difficult walk to the ryokan from... more

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5 of 5 stars
Monaco-Ville, Monaco
May 6, 2006
14/14 found this review helpful

This ryokan offers an excellent experience and if you're only going to one ryokan, you should try to make it to this one. It's in a beautiful setting, the staff are kind and friendly, and the rooms are great. Of course it's expensive, but that's due to the incredibly high levels of service you will receive and the amazing kaiseki... more

Jun 15, 2005
20/20 found this review helpful

If you are willing to pay the hefty price of over $200/person/night then you can expect an absolutely flawless experience by spending the night at Iwaso Ryokan located in Miyajima. The hotel is located within a walking distance to all the major attraction on the island and they will even pick you up from the ferry station if you call... more

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Iwaso Address

345-1 Miyajimacho, Hatsukaichi 739-0522, Japan