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Location: Miyajima, Hiroshima Prefecture

Welcome to Iwaso. This wonderful Luxurious Ryokan (see definition of ryokan styles below), opened in 1893 was the first ryokan opened for business on Miyajima. Iwaso is situated in a very beautiful part of Momijidani Park, and when it was first constructed the owner built a tea shop and planted the area with maples trees. Iwaso was constructed in the "miya-daiku" style, by the same craftsmen who built Japanese shrines. Previous guests have included famous authors, artists, and members of the Japanese royal family. There are 42 Japanese-style rooms located in 3 different buildings - the Shinkan, the Honkan, and the Hanare. The Honkan (original building) at Iwaso is the oldest one and it is more ornate and traditional than the Shinkan (annex). However, the rooms in the Honkan do not have private baths while the rooms in the Shinkan have private baths. There are also shared baths at Iwaso (same gender bathing only). Traditional Kyoto-style meals are served to the guests, and a pick-up service is available. Check-in time is after 15:30 and check-out time is before 10:00 am.

Luxurious Ryokan
From Guests
From Guests
4.6 points out of 5 points
Atmosphere: 4.7 Food: 4.5 Owners and Staff: 4.6 Location: 4.9 Room: 4.5 Hot Springs: 4.2

Ryokan Facilities
Guest Rooms
Yes	Japanese Style Room with Private Bath and Toilet Available	No	Non-Smoking Rooms
Yes	Japanese Style Room with Private Toilet Available	Yes	"Hanare" (Private Guest Residence)
Yes	Large Japanese-style Room (4 or more guests)	Yes	Towels
Hot Spring Baths
No	Shared Outdoor Hot Spring Bath (Same Gender Only)	No	Private Outdoor Hot Spring Bath (attached to Guest Room)
Yes	Shared Indoor Hot Spring Bath (Same Gender Only)	No	"Family Bath" (Privately Reserved Hot Spring Bath)
Yes	Private Hot Spring Bath in Guest Room	No	Mixed Outdoor Hot Spring Bath (Both Genders)
Normal Baths (Not Hot Spring Water)
No	Shared Outdoor Bath (Same Gender Only)	No	"Family Bath" (Privately Reserved Bath)
Yes	Shared Indoor Bath (Same Gender Only)	No	Mixed Outdoor Bath (Both Genders)
No	Private Outdoor Bath (attached to Guest Room)
Meals
Yes	Dinner and Breakfast Plan Available	No	No Meals Plan Available
Yes	Breakfast Only Plan Available
Special Meal Requests
Yes	Special Meal Requests (e.g. No Pork)	Yes	Vegetarian Meals (no fish but with fish broth)
Yes	Vegetarian Meals (with fish)	Yes	Western-style Breakfast
Dining Arrangements
Yes	Dinner Served in Guest Room	No	Breakfast Served in Guest Room
Other
English Ability of the Ryokan Staff/Owners: Basic English Spoken
Internet Connection: No Internet Connection
Parking: Free Parking
Curfew Time: 23:00
Yes	Pick-up Service	No	Shops and Restaurants Near Ryokan
Yes	Single Guests	Yes	Children under 12 Years Old Allowed
Yes	Pay with a Credit Card