Iwasu-so
Hirukawa 4467-4
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Why people book this hotel
“The staff was so helpful and friendly”
“The staff were exceptional, and I especially appreciated the convenient shuttle …”
“Location is in the middle of the forest”
“Everything from the staff to the food Facilities pool Welcome drinks relaxing m…”
“Table tennis, pool excellent food and sake”
“The hot baths were excellent, and there were plenty of enjoyable activities avai…”
“Ryokan with typical Japanese rooms”
“Delicious food, comfortable futons, private onsen was a treat”
“You have breakfast and dinner options available”
“The breakfast was amazing too”
“Food was yummy and affordable”
Overview
Featuring lake views, Iwasu-so offers accommodation with an open-air bath, a garden and a shared lounge, around 49 km from Gero Station. Each accommodation at the 2-star ryokan has mountain views, and guests can enjoy access to a sauna and a hot spring bath. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi, free private parking and an electric vehicle charging station. The ryokan will provide guests with air-conditioned units with a tatami, a kettle, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a shared bathroom with a bidet. At the ryokan, all units are allergy-free. At the ryokan, the units are fitted with bed linen and towels. A family-friendly restaurant, coffee shop and bar can be found on-site. For guests with children, the ryokan features an indoor play area. If you would like to discover the area, cycling is possible in the surroundings and Iwasu-so can arrange a bicycle rental service. Enakyo Wonderland is 7.2 km from the accommodation, while Ōi is 13 km away. The nearest airport is Nagoya Airport, 68 km from Iwasu-so.
Traveller reviews
Artur
family_with_children
May 31, 2026
Ryokan with typical Japanese rooms. Several onsens available - public and private. That was nice. Location is in the middle of the forest. You have breakfast and dinner options available.
Naomi
family_with_children
May 7, 2026
“Exceptional relaxing true local experience lovely welcoming and professional staff”
Everything from the staff to the food Facilities pool Welcome drinks relaxing main lounge views surrounded by bush Our driver The walk The amazing private bath Most special was one staff giving his time to chat to us and share experiences made our stay!!
Donna Fay
couple
April 28, 2026
“Please note on your website that anyone with a sensitivity to strong artificial products or asthma would not be able to”
The outside insen facing the forest
Olga
solo_traveller
April 14, 2026
Old fashioned hotel. Privet onsens. Transfer from the station and to the Magome. Welcome drinks) Nice garden. Comfy footons, found of the waterfall.
Nicole
couple
April 9, 2026
“Surprisingly good,"vintage" style hotel”
The people and the onsen
Ulrika
extended_group
April 4, 2026
“Amazing onsen with the whole Japanese experience”
Everything was nice. The staff was so helpful and friendly. Location fantastic with shuttlebus available. The private onsen after the walk was amazing. Table tennis, pool excellent food and sake!
Gloria
extended_group
April 2, 2026
“A peaceful and memorable retreat with beautiful surroundings, excellent amenities, and outstanding hospitality.”
The property is set in a stunning, secluded part of Nakatsugawa, surrounded by breathtaking natural scenery. The hot baths were excellent, and there were plenty of enjoyable activities available, including a pool table, table tennis, and board games. The staff were exceptional, and I especially appreciated the convenient shuttle services they provided to Magome and Tsumago, as well as to nearby train stations such as Nakatsugawa and Ena making it easy for travelers heading to Tokyo, Kyoto, or Osaka.
Kate
family_with_children
March 31, 2026
“Well worth a visit, you will be very well looked after.”
A great place to stay. Excellent staff who were incredibly helpful. Very efficient mini bus that fitted with our schedules. Delicious food, comfortable futons, private onsen was a treat. Kachi who greeted us was completely charming and so helpful and always smiling. Thank you very much.
CHO
couple
December 21, 2025
“Amazing and relaxing stay”
We stayed here from 9th December till 12th December 2025. We travelled via train to the specific train station where they offer us a shuttle bus to go to their hotel. Their shuttle bus service is amazing, the man driving was very kind as well. We have used the onsen every single day. The breakfast was amazing too. We only stayed for 3 nights and it was relaxing. The dinner food we recommend is the SET MENU (especially the fried chicken). The high light of our stay here at Iwasu-so was the people working there. Especially the Japanese lady and also the younger lady (from Nepal) they were AMAZING. They made us feel welcome straight away, helped us with the suitcases and every day they made sure everything was ready for us. I can not say it enough, but they really made our stay complete and gave us such a great time. The older Japanese man, who was working on the day we hired the bikes (11th December), he was very helpful as well and made sure we got the bikes and everything ready for the day. Their English language was totally fine, it was enough to help us. We highly recommend to stay at this hotel if you want a relaxing holiday. We also walked the Magome Trail which was one of the best thing we did in Japan. We would love to come back to this hotel in the future.
Nina
couple
June 2, 2025
Very attentional staff who helped plan our bike rides and our hike. They also arrange a shuttle for us for the end of our hike. They were very kind.
Nicole
extended_group
April 12, 2025
“Great value, free transfers and helpful staff.”
Very helpful and friendly staff. The free shuttle bus took us to the start of a hike every morning and picked us up from Nakatsugawa every afternoon. Food was yummy and affordable. Baths were very nice.
Lingju
family_with_children
April 4, 2023
“all equipment is very old compare to the price they charge.”
Staff can speak English.
Facilities
Activities
Sauna, Massage, Billiards, Table tennis, Karaoke, Cycling, Hot spring bath, Open-air bath, Public Bath, Massage chair, Temporary art galleries
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Entertainment and family services
Indoor play area
Food & Drink
Kid meals, Coffee house on site, Breakfast options, Special diet menus (on request), Restaurant, Bar
Food & drink safety
Physical distancing in dining areas, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
General
Non-smoking rooms, Family rooms, Heating, Minimarket on site, Safety deposit box, Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning, Designated smoking area
Internet
Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi
Outdoors
Sun terrace, BBQ facilities, Garden, Terrace
Parking
Free parking, Parking, Parking on site, Private parking, Street parking
Physical distancing
Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed, Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas
Safety & security
Key access, Security alarm, Smoke alarms, CCTV in common areas, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, First aid kit available, Thermometers for guests provided by property, Face masks for guests available
Self check-in
Passport/ID information collected online before you arrive, Check-in kiosk in the lobby, Lockbox key collection at the property
Services
Shuttle service, Daily housekeeping, Vending machine (drinks), Shared lounge/TV area, Shuttle service (free), Room service, Meeting/banquet facilities, Fax/photocopying, Luggage storage
Family Room
Providing free toiletries, this family room includes a shared bathroom with a bidet and slippers. The air-conditioned family room provides a flat-screen TV, tatami, a seating area, a safe deposit box as well as mountain views. The unit offers 6 futons.
Family Room
Featuring free toiletries, this family room includes a shared bathroom with a bidet and slippers. The family room has tatami floors, a seating area with a flat-screen TV, air conditioning, a safe deposit box as well as mountain views. The unit has 4 beds.
Family Room
Providing free toiletries, this family room includes a shared bathroom with a bidet and slippers. The air-conditioned family room provides a flat-screen TV, tatami, a seating area, a safe deposit box as well as mountain views. The unit offers 6 beds.
Triple Room
Providing free toiletries, this triple room includes a shared bathroom with a bidet and slippers. The triple room features tatami floors, a seating area with a flat-screen TV, air conditioning, a safe deposit box as well as mountain views. The unit offers 3 futons.
Twin Room with Garden View
The twin room offers air conditioning, tatami, a terrace with lake views as well as a shared bathroom featuring a bidet. The unit offers 2 futons.
Twin Room with View
The twin room features air conditioning, tatami, a terrace with mountain views as well as a shared bathroom boasting a bidet. The unit has 2 beds.
Comfort Quadruple Room
Offering free toiletries, this quadruple room includes a shared bathroom with a bidet, a hairdryer and slippers. The spacious air-conditioned quadruple room offers a flat-screen TV, tatami, soundproof walls, a seating area as well as mountain views. The unit offers 1 bed and 2 futons.
Quadruple Room
Providing free toiletries, this quadruple room includes a shared bathroom with a bidet and slippers. The air-conditioned quadruple room provides a flat-screen TV, tatami, a seating area, a safe deposit box as well as mountain views. The unit offers 4 futons.
Superior Quadruple Room
Providing free toiletries, this quadruple room includes a shared bathroom with a bidet, a hairdryer and slippers. The spacious air-conditioned quadruple room provides a flat-screen TV, tatami, soundproof walls, a seating area as well as mountain views. The unit offers 2 beds and 2 futons.
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