Minshuku Iwakawa
Miyanoura 203-7
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Why people book this hotel
“15min walk from the port”
“That’s the most good thing about it, you can hop on the bus early in the morning…”
“Big bedroom with a big window”
“The location was good, close to the best stop in a quiet location”
“Very clean”
“I also appreciated that I could check in earlier due to earlier cleaning from th…”
“Nice staff”
“Good location in front of the bus stop, they offer a service to get lunch boxes …”
“It is a very simple lodging but the price is really good”
“The price is very cheap”
“We can order the breakfast and lunch box for the next day hiking”
Overview
A 4-minute drive from the Port of Miyanoura, Minshuku Iwakawa offers affordable Japanese-style accommodation, rooftop barbecue facilities and free-use washing machines. Free Wi-Fi is available, and a free shuttle is provided from the port. Iwakawa Minshuku is a 25-minute drive from Unesco World Heritage Site Jomon Sugi, and from the gorgeous Shiratani Unsuikyo Ravine. Yakushima Airport is a 22-minute drive away, and the hotel is a 15-minute walk from the Port of Miyanoura. Air-conditioned rooms come with a tatami (woven mat) floor, a low table, seating cushions and traditional futon bedding. Shared bathroom facilities are for private use, and offer soap and shampoo. The Minshuku's shared kitchen is furnished with a stove, microwave, fridge and kitchenware. Barbecue facilities on Iwakawa's roof of can be freely used upon reservation, and clothes can be dried on the rooftop or in coin-operated clothes dryers.
Traveller reviews
N. Bk
solo_traveller
May 26, 2026
15min walk from the port. Bus stop right in front. Very clean. Nice staff. Great view from the window. Only 1 shower and 1 toilet but I never had to wait. Fridge and microwave. Big bedroom with a big window.
Daniele
solo_traveller
May 3, 2026
“Worth checking just for staying one or two nights, depending on which facility you get put into”
The good thing about the property is that it is on the road where the bus passes by for going to Shiratani Unsuikyo. That’s the most good thing about it, you can hop on the bus early in the morning, and also try to go to Jomon Sugi walking at a different stop. I also appreciated that I could check in earlier due to earlier cleaning from the staff after I mentioned the stress and bus situation, although I was under stress exactly because of the limitative times that they put in the first place. The staff / owners overall were very kind, if pragmatic. The shower was clearly old but functional, between dirty and acceptable. There were may towels available, but no table to temporarily put other things into so I had to put them on top of the towel.
Yuying
couple
December 6, 2025
Place is pretty clean, and has all the basic amenities.
Veronika
couple
October 9, 2025
The location was really good and it was convenient to have a well equipped kitchen (there are not many restaurants in yakushima and most of them are quite expensive) and the possibility to do laundry for free. It is a very simple lodging but the price is really good.
Maya
solo_traveller
September 12, 2025
The location was good, close to the best stop in a quiet location.
Seongju
solo_traveller
July 28, 2025
“cheap and good location !”
Placed in the town center, so it is easy to get around, also near bus stops. The price is very cheap! overall its a very basic guesthouse with nothing intolerable. i was satisfied.
indira Carla
solo_traveller
July 10, 2025
“Lovely stay”
Good location in front of the bus stop, they offer a service to get lunch boxes for hikes
Daniel
solo_traveller
July 2, 2025
Great location in Miyanoira, rooftop, free laundry (100¥ i think for drying), spacious rooms. Very friendly owner.
Florian
solo_traveller
May 28, 2025
“Great guesthouse for hikers”
Very basic but awesomely equiped guesthouse for hikers (or fishers). I was in the annex in quiet back street, nice to open window at night with mosquito net. Kitchen has fridge, microwave and small oven, laundry room with washing machine, dryer and shoe dryer. Shared toilet, shower all very clean. Nice other guests
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solo_traveller
May 27, 2025
“Very impressive and above expectation”
Very good location, only a few minutes walk from Miyanoura port and bus stop is in front of the place. We can order the breakfast and lunch box for the next day hiking. The staffs are very helpful, giving many good advices about the transportation, hiking, place to eat,.... even though having some problem with English. Also free washing machine with JPY100 for 8 min. drying.
Sunisa
family_with_children
May 25, 2025
“Nice.”
Shared bathroom/toilet was clean. Location is perfect for us since we didn’t rent a car. The bus stop is closed to the house. Even though, some comments were about thin wall, we thought that all of the guests were very tired from hiking so the place was very quiet after 7 pm. The house is located in the residential area so on the way back to the house, a friendly cat always greet us. If you are a cat person, this is a plus. But the cat at the house on the opposite side of the dinner looked funny.
Thomas
solo_traveller
May 21, 2025
“Great value for money in new, clean property”
I checked in at the fishing supplies shop, and was then taking to the building where my room was. The room was located in the new wing, a building in the back streets but only a few minutes walk away. The building was newer than I expected. Everything was in near brand new condition (I could smell the new tatami), and I could use the share bathroom/toilet comfortably. It was supposedly fully booked, but I hard saw the other guests, and it was always quiet.
Mark Seddon
couple
May 16, 2025
“Fantastic value guesthouse in a stunning location”
We stayed in the "new" building. Fantastic guesthouse in a central location in Miyanoura. Friendly staff. Good facilities including washer/dryers, trainer/boot dryers, cooking hobs, microwave, fridge etc. 20 minute walk from the ferry terminal. Close to restaurants and cafes. 2 supermarkets close by if you want to supply your own food. Rooms japanese style with futons, they have aircon and power. Highly recommended. Can also recommend 恵比寿大黒とし (Izakaya Restaurant - cash only https://maps.app.goo.gl/25WrWwai8HG85tSQ6) Subarashi Indian Restaurant (great Nepalese food https://maps.app.goo.gl/hsJCipWk1onhzJ4r8).
Conner Don Raffael
solo_traveller
April 11, 2025
Friendly and helpful Owners.
medcu
solo_traveller
March 24, 2025
Very nice accomodation, you get the vibes that you would expect from a rural house in Japan. They have all the amenities that you need. They can also deliver a bento for you in the morning. The guesthouse is located on the 2nd and 3rd floor of a fishing shop.
Luca
solo_traveller
February 28, 2025
“Comfortable room in great location, with vegan bento box service!”
I was in the new building. Everything was very clean, functional and functioning, including the laundry room and the kitchen. I really liked my room with the view on the mountains and the forest. I found it very comfortable, the location is perfect as it is quiet, extremely close to the bus stops and 15 minutes by foot from the ferry harbour. The owners at the reception did their best to explain to me how to get around with the public transportation, and they even organise daily vegan (!) bento boxes that are delivered to the accommodation. Highly recommended!
CCH234
couple
December 5, 2024
annex building is new, tidy , quiet and clean. just few minutes from main building&bus stop. value for money.
Bouwe
solo_traveller
November 20, 2024
“Unfriendly staff and very basic facilities for the price”
Clean
Birte
extended_group
October 28, 2024
new building: Newly built house, equipped with everything you need for a nice stay on Yakushima.
Lim
couple
October 27, 2024
“Good location , convenient, place where you can meet some interesting people”
Location
Facilities
Activities
Fishing
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Food & Drink
Breakfast options
General
WiFi available in all areas, Bicycle parking, Non-smoking rooms, Heating, Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning, Designated smoking area
Internet
WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services
Parking
Parking, Free parking, Private parking
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety & security
Key access, Smoke alarms, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, Access to health care professionals
Self check-in
Lockbox key collection at the property
Services
Private check-in/check-out, Laundry, Packed lunches, Luggage storage
Japanese-Style Room with Shared Shower and Toilet - New Building
The triple room features air conditioning, tatami, heating, as well as a flat-screen TV. The unit has 3 futons.
Japanese-Style Room with Shared Shower and Toilet - New Building
This triple room is air-conditioned and features a flat-screen TV, tatami and heating. The unit offers 3 futons.
Japanese-Style Room with Shared Bathroom - Main Building
This quadruple room is air-conditioned and has a flat-screen TV, tatami and heating. The unit has 3 futons.
Single Room with Shared Shower and Toilet - Main Building
This single room has air conditioning, heating and a flat-screen TV. The unit has 1 futon.
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