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Iwane Sanso

2.5 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this Kawakami ryokan

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A traditional wooden building with a balcony, under a starry night sky.
A traditional building with a wooden deck, outdoor seating, and a gravel path.
A room with wooden rocking chairs and a patterned rug.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, a dining area with chairs and a table, and a large window with curtains.
A bathroom with a bathtub, a shower, and a window.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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547-129 Kawahake, Kawakami, Nagano, 384-1401
  • Place, Chichibu Tama Kai National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, National Astronomical Observatory of Japan NOBEYAMA
    ‪40 min drive‬
  • Place, Kiyosato Highland Park
    ‪59 min drive‬

Room options

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A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table, a television, and a heater.

Japanese Style Room

  • Mountain view
  • 156 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Kawakami

In Kawakami .At this Kawakami ryokan, you'll be within 6 miles (10 km) of Chichibu Tama Kai National Park and 9 miles (15 km) of Mt. Mikuni. Nobeyama SL Land and Takizawa Ranch are within 16 miles (25 km).

What's nearby

  • Chichibu Tama Kai National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • National Astronomical Observatory of Japan NOBEYAMA - 40 min drive - 19.9 miles
  • Hall of Halls - 50 min drive - 23.1 miles
  • Kiyosato Golf Course - 53 min drive - 24.4 miles
  • Kiyosato Highland Park - 59 min drive - 25.4 miles

Getting around

  • Kai-Ōizumi Station - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪善慶庵 - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪みずがき食事処 - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪ふじもと - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪四季の味 樹木里 - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪藤本屋商店 - ‬15 min drive

About this property

Iwane Sanso

Enjoy the free WiFi at this Kawakami ryokan
There's a restaurant on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. Iwane Sanso offers its guests hot springs. A train station pick-up service and a train station drop-off service are free. A terrace, barbecue grills, and a garden are also featured at Iwane Sanso. Free self parking is available.

This Kawakami ryokan is smoke free.

  • 17 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Iwane Sanso offers 17 accommodations with slippers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and toothbrushes and toothpaste. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

Public bath/onsen services include an indoor public bath (no minerals) and a yukata (Japanese robe). These services feature separate men and women areas. The ryokan bathing area is open from 3:00 PM to 8:00 AM. There are hot springs on site.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Hot springs
  • TV in common areas

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 16-inch flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shared bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating (climate-controlled)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the train station; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 6 AM - 7:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 100–10,000 per person, per night based on the nightly room rate. Please note that further exemptions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Utility fee (between 01 November and 31 March): JPY 880 per person, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bathing facility and high chair
This property accepts credit cards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bathing facility and high chair. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, and JCB International.

We should mention

  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
  • Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities.

Property is also known as

Iwane Sanso Inn Kawakami
Iwane Sanso Inn
Iwane Sanso Kawakami
Iwane Sanso Ryokan
Iwane Sanso Kawakami
Iwane Sanso Ryokan Kawakami

Frequently asked questions

Does Iwane Sanso have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Iwane Sanso.

How much does it cost to stay at Iwane Sanso?

As of Aug 1, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Iwane Sanso on Aug 19, 2026 start from $188, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Iwane Sanso offer free breakfast?

Iwane Sanso does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Iwane Sanso?

No, there is no casino at this ryokan.

What time is check-in at Iwane Sanso?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Iwane Sanso?

This ryokan offers free self parking.

Does Iwane Sanso have a pool?

Iwane Sanso does not have a pool.

Does Iwane Sanso have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Iwane Sanso have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this ryokan.

How close is Iwane Sanso to downtown Kawakami?

Iwane Sanso is 1.8 mi away from Kawakami.

Iwane Sanso Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

義之

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
目的だった満天の星は見られませんでしたが、リラックスできた滞在でした
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Yuka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
少し寒目の季節にお世話になりました。お庭の白樺の紅葉がとても美しく、生涯の中で伺えて良かった宿です。お料理も素晴らしく、手厚くおもてなしいただきました。露天風呂まであり、最高です。長く続いている宿だそうで、改装してあるところないところの差はあれど、総じて清潔感もあり、過ごしやすかったです
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Hiroyuki

改装済とそうでない部分のギャップが大きい。 食事は、品数も多く美味しかった。
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Takahisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

??

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024