Iwaki Yumoto Onsen Shohakukan
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forumWhat families say
Rakuten Travel rating 4.51 out of 5 (741 reviews). Guests staying with children report that the generous portions and the flavor of the food satisfied their kids, and they praise the quality of the spring water, which leaves skin smooth. On the other hand, some note that the onsen runs a little hot: just right for adults, but it can feel hot to children.
Kids Facilities
Iwaki Yumoto's spring water, flowing straight from the source
Iwaki Yumoto's spring water, flowing straight from the source
The natural spring water of Iwaki Yumoto is served as an ideyu (hot-spring bath), flowing straight from the source. This is a ryokan that puts the onsen itself first, and it suits families with children who want a trip built around hot springs. When bathing with a young child, it helps to keep an eye on the water temperature and how long you stay in. The onsen here is mild, gentle water that even babies can bathe in, so you can enjoy a soak together with your baby.
- •Iwaki Yumoto's natural spring water, flowing straight from the source
- •When bathing with a young child, keep an eye on the water temperature and how long you stay in
Kaiseki cuisine with Fukushima beef and Joban-mono seafood
Kaiseki cuisine with Fukushima beef and Joban-mono seafood
Dinner is a kaiseki meal made with carefully selected Iwaki ingredients. Plans range from lavish menus with Fukushima beef grilled on a ceramic plate (tobanyaki), snow crab and abalone grilled live (odoriyaki), to a lighter kaiseki with smaller portions, so you can choose to suit your family's tastes.
- •Kaiseki cuisine using Fukushima beef and Joban-mono seafood
- •A lighter kaiseki plan with smaller portions is also available
- •Information about food allergies is available; please confirm the details with the ryokan
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Overview
Iwaki Yumoto Onsen Shohakukan is a hot-spring ryokan in Iwaki Yumoto Onsen, proud of its onsen flowing straight from the source and its kaiseki cuisine. The natural spring water of Iwaki Yumoto is served as an ideyu (hot-spring bath) straight from the source, which suits families who love an onsen. Guest rooms come in 5 types, each with its own character. Dinner is a kaiseki meal built on carefully selected Iwaki ingredients, including Fukushima beef grilled on a ceramic plate (tobanyaki), snow crab and abalone grilled live (odoriyaki), along with Joban-mono seafood landed off this coast. It is about 5 minutes by car from JR Yumoto Station, about 10 minutes by car from Spa Resort Hawaiians and about 25 minutes by car from the Aquamarine Fukushima aquarium, so it works well as a base for sightseeing in Iwaki. Parking for 40 cars is free and needs no reservation, making it an easy hot-spring stay for a family road trip.
A hot-spring ryokan in Iwaki Yumoto Onsen with water straight from the source
Iwaki Yumoto Onsen Shohakukan is a hot-spring ryokan proud of its onsen flowing straight from the source and its kaiseki cuisine. It is about 5 minutes by car from Yumoto Station on the JR Joban Line, a calm hot-spring inn in Iwaki Yumoto Onsen, and its free parking for 40 cars, with no reservation needed, makes it easy to reach on a family road trip.
Iwaki Yumoto's spring water, flowing straight from the source
The natural spring water of Iwaki Yumoto is served as an ideyu (hot-spring bath), flowing straight from the source. This is a ryokan that puts the onsen itself first, and it suits families with children who want a trip built around hot springs. When bathing with a young child, it helps to keep an eye on the water temperature and how long you stay in.
Kaiseki cuisine with Fukushima beef and Joban-mono seafood
Dinner is a kaiseki meal made with carefully selected Iwaki ingredients. Plans range from lavish menus with Fukushima beef grilled on a ceramic plate (tobanyaki), snow crab and abalone grilled live (odoriyaki), to a lighter kaiseki with smaller portions, so you can choose to suit your family's tastes. There is also information available about food allergies, so if you have any concerns it is worth raising them when you book.
A base for sightseeing in Iwaki
Spa Resort Hawaiians is about 10 minutes away by car and the Aquamarine Fukushima aquarium about 25 minutes by car, which makes this a convenient base for sightseeing in Iwaki. Take your time over the onsen and the kaiseki, and use the ryokan as the place your family comes back to while exploring Iwaki.
Access & Information
| location_onAddress | 158 Sahako, Joban-Yumotomachi, Iwaki, Fukushima 972-8321 |
|---|---|
| directions_carAccess | A hot-spring ryokan in Iwaki Yumoto Onsen. It is about 5 minutes by car from Yumoto Station on the JR Joban Line, about 10 minutes by car from Spa Resort Hawaiians and about 25 minutes by car from Aquamarine Fukushima, which makes it a convenient base for sightseeing in Iwaki. |
| trainNearest station | Yumoto Station |
| local_parkingParking | Parking is available for 40 cars, free of charge and with no reservation needed. |
| callPhone | +81-246-42-2141 |
| paymentsCards | VISA, JCB, American Express, Diners Club, UC, DC, NICOS, Mastercard |
| languageOfficial site | http://www.syouhakukan.com/open_in_new |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What ages is Iwaki Yumoto Onsen Shohakukan best suited to?
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It has facilities that work especially well for babies and toddlers (ages 0 to 2) and children aged 3 and over. There is no age limit, and families with children of any age can stay.
Is there parking at Iwaki Yumoto Onsen Shohakukan?
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Parking: Parking is available for 40 cars, free of charge and with no reservation needed.
How do you get to Iwaki Yumoto Onsen Shohakukan?
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A hot-spring ryokan in Iwaki Yumoto Onsen. It is about 5 minutes by car from Yumoto Station on the JR Joban Line, about 10 minutes by car from Spa Resort Hawaiians and about 25 minutes by car from Aquamarine Fukushima, which makes it a convenient base for sightseeing in Iwaki.
Are there meals for children?
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Yes. Young children are served children's dishes, with popular favorites such as Hamburg steak, fried shrimp, karaage (Japanese fried chicken) and gratin, each one made by hand.
What hours is the onsen open?
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The onsen can be used from 2 p.m. until 9 a.m. the next morning.
Is there a private-hire bath or an open-air bath?
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No. The communal bath has only indoor baths, separated for men and women, and there is no private-hire bath or open-air bath. The indoor baths in the communal bath are filled with Iwaki Yumoto spring water flowing straight from the source.
What are the check-in and checkout times?
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Check-in is from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., and checkout is by 10 a.m. the next morning. Please contact the ryokan if you will be arriving more than an hour later than planned.
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