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Miyajima no Yado Iwaso
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Rakuten Travel rating 4.43 out of 5 (155 reviews). Many guests praise the rooms overlooking the greenery of Momijidani, the onsen and the excellent food. Guests also like the location, which lets them stroll around Itsukushima Shrine in the evening. Some guests also report that the shuttle service was handled attentively. On the other hand, some report that certain rooms face the mountainside with limited views, and that their preferred dinner time was not conveyed properly.
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Communal bath and open-air bath fed by Wakamiya Onsen, a natural hot spring that is rare on the island
Communal bath and open-air bath fed by Wakamiya Onsen, a natural hot spring that is rare on the island
Wakamiya Onsen, which rises from a well, is a natural hot spring that is rare on Miyajima, a cold mineral spring containing radon. From the communal bath and open-air bath you can enjoy the illuminated green of the primeval forest and the murmur of the stream. The calm atmosphere of the baths makes it easy for a family to take their time over an onsen stay.
- •A communal bath and open-air bath fed by a natural hot spring that is rare on the island
- •Quiet bathing with a view of the primeval forest
- •Please keep young children in sight at all times while bathing
Sukiya-style detached rooms, tatami rooms and Hiroshima beef kaiseki
Sukiya-style detached rooms, tatami rooms and Hiroshima beef kaiseki
Along with the main building and the new building, the ryokan has sukiya-style detached guest rooms deep in the garden. Rooms are mainly Japanese-style tatami rooms, laid out so that co-sleeping with a young child on the tatami is easy to arrange. Dinner is a kaiseki course using Hiroshima beef and ingredients from the Seto Inland Sea, and food allergies can be accommodated in the meals if you notify the ryokan at least 7 days before check-in.
- •Sukiya-style detached guest rooms deep in the garden
- •Mainly tatami rooms, which make co-sleeping easy
- •Food allergies must be discussed at least 7 days in advance
Overview
Miyajima no Yado Iwaso is a long-established onsen ryokan of more than 160 years, set beside Momijidani Park on Miyajima, a World Heritage site. Loved by many well-known figures, it is the most prestigious ryokan on the island, with a main building, a new building, and sukiya-style detached guest rooms deep in the garden. Wakamiya Onsen, which rises from a well, is a natural hot spring that is rare on Miyajima, and from the communal bath and open-air bath you can look out on the illuminated green of the primeval forest. Rooms are mainly Japanese-style tatami rooms, where co-sleeping with a young child on the tatami is easy to arrange, and food allergies can be accommodated in the meals if you notify the ryokan at least 7 days before check-in. It is a calm, grown-up ryokan, but it does have a rate category for children under school age, making it well suited to families who want to take in Miyajima's historic atmosphere quietly.
A long-established ryokan of more than 160 years beside Momijidani Park
Miyajima no Yado Iwaso is a long-established onsen ryokan of more than 160 years, set beside Momijidani Park on Miyajima, a World Heritage site. Loved by many well-known figures, it is the most prestigious ryokan on the island. It is about a 15-minute walk from Miyajima Pier, and a free shuttle is available if you contact the ryokan when you board the ferry. Itsukushima Shrine and Momijidani Park are both within walking distance.
Wakamiya Onsen, a natural hot spring that is rare on the island
Wakamiya Onsen, which rises from a well, is a natural hot spring that is rare on Miyajima, a cold mineral spring containing radon. From the communal bath and open-air bath you can enjoy the illuminated green of the primeval forest and the murmur of the stream. The calm atmosphere of the baths makes it easy for a family to take their time over an onsen stay.
Sukiya-style detached rooms, tatami rooms and Hiroshima beef kaiseki
Along with the main building and the new building, the ryokan has sukiya-style detached guest rooms deep in the garden. Rooms are mainly Japanese-style tatami rooms, laid out so that co-sleeping with a young child on the tatami is easy to arrange. Dinner is a kaiseki course using Hiroshima beef and ingredients from the Seto Inland Sea, and food allergies can be accommodated in the meals if you notify the ryokan at least 7 days before check-in.
For families who want to savor Miyajima quietly
This is a calm ryokan with a grown-up feel, and the curfew is midnight, but there is a rate category for children under school age, so families with babies and young children can stay. There are no lively kids' facilities, but it suits families who want to take in Miyajima's historic atmosphere and the nature of Momijidani quietly.
Access & Information
| location_onAddress | Momijidani, Miyajima-cho, Hatsukaichi-shi, Hiroshima 739-0522 |
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| directions_carAccess | Miyajima no Yado Iwaso is a long-established onsen ryokan of more than 160 years, standing beside Momijidani Park on Miyajima, a World Heritage site. It is about a 15-minute walk from Miyajima Pier, and a free shuttle is available if you contact the ryokan when you board the ferry. The location is one of the best on the island, within walking distance of Itsukushima Shrine and Momijidani Park. |
| trainNearest station | Miyajima Pier |
| local_parkingParking | Parking is available for 5 cars, free of charge and by reservation. Traffic on the island is restricted, so guests are also directed to the parking lots at Miyajimaguchi. |
| callPhone | +81-829-44-2233 |
| paymentsCards | VISA, JCB, American Express, Diners Club, UC, DC, Mastercard |
| languageOfficial site | https://www.iwaso.com/open_in_new |
Reference price as of August 22, 2026 (stay date 2026-09-12). Please check the booking site for actual rates.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost for a child to co-sleep with us?
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Up to 3 children can co-sleep. Elementary school children, both upper and lower grades, are charged 70% of the adult rate, while babies and young children are charged between 2,200 yen and 7,700 yen depending on whether meals and bedding are included. Children under 2 with neither meals nor bedding stay free of charge.
What is the rate for children who have not yet started elementary school?
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Children ages 2 to 6 receive a 50% discount off the adult rate, and dinner for them is a kids' meal.
Does the child rate apply to children aged 12 and under?
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The child rate applies to children aged 12 and under sharing a room with 2 or more adults.
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