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Hotel Iyaonsen

3.5 star property
3.5-star ryokan near Urinating Boy of Iya Ravine

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Hot springs
Japanese-Style Room,Private Open-Air-Onsen,Mountain View,Non Smoking(Futarijime)(Standard KAISEKI) | Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, individually furnished
2 restaurants, breakfast, dinner served; Japanese cuisine
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer, bathrobes, towels

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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367-28 Matsuo Matsumoto, Ikeda-cho, Miyoshi, Tokushima-ken, 778-0165
  • Place, Urinating Boy of Iya Ravine
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Oboke Gorge
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Iya Kazurabashi Bridge
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, Takamatsu (TAK)
    ‪73 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Basic Twin Room, Non Smoking (with Standard KAISEKI Dinner course)

Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, individually furnished

Basic Twin Room, Non Smoking (with Standard KAISEKI Dinner course)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 1 Twin Futon

View all photos for Run of House Japanese-style Room Non-Smoking (with Standard KAISEKI Dinner course)

Run of House Japanese-style Room Non-Smoking (with Standard KAISEKI Dinner course) | Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, individually furnished

Run of House Japanese-style Room Non-Smoking (with Standard KAISEKI Dinner course)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons

View all photos for Japanese-Style Superior Room with Terrace, Non Smoking (Tsuki no Shizuku)(Standard KAISEKI Dinner)

Flat-screen TV

Japanese-Style Superior Room with Terrace, Non Smoking (Tsuki no Shizuku)(Standard KAISEKI Dinner)

  • 463 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Futons

View all photos for Japanese-Style Room,Private Open-Air-Onsen,Mountain View,Non Smoking(Futarijime)(Standard KAISEKI)

Japanese-Style Room,Private Open-Air-Onsen,Mountain View,Non Smoking(Futarijime)(Standard KAISEKI) | Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, individually furnished

Japanese-Style Room,Private Open-Air-Onsen,Mountain View,Non Smoking(Futarijime)(Standard KAISEKI)

  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 2 Twin Futons

View all photos for Japanese-Style Room, Private Open-Air-Onsen Bath, Mountain View, Non Smoking(Aioi)(Standard KAISEKI)

Japanese-Style Room, Private Open-Air-Onsen Bath, Mountain View, Non Smoking(Aioi)(Standard KAISEKI) | Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, individually furnished

Japanese-Style Room, Private Open-Air-Onsen Bath, Mountain View, Non Smoking(Aioi)(Standard KAISEKI)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 420 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

View all photos for Japanese-Style Room with Private Hot-Spring-Onsen, Mounain View,Non Smoking(Kaden)(Standard KAISEKI)

Flat-screen TV

Japanese-Style Room with Private Hot-Spring-Onsen, Mounain View,Non Smoking(Kaden)(Standard KAISEKI)

  • 441 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

View all photos for Suite Room,Private Open-Air-Onsen & Foot Bath,Mountain View,Non Smoking(Tamayura)(Standard KAISEKI)

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Suite Room,Private Open-Air-Onsen & Foot Bath,Mountain View,Non Smoking(Tamayura)(Standard KAISEKI)

  • 506 sq ft
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 2 Twin Futons

View all photos for [Main Building]Japanese Style Room, Non Smoking, No View(16sqm)(with Standard KAISEKI Dinner course)

Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, individually furnished

[Main Building]Japanese Style Room, Non Smoking, No View(16sqm)(with Standard KAISEKI Dinner course)

  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons

About the neighborhood

Miyoshi

In Miyoshi .At this Miyoshi ryokan, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Urinating Boy of Iya Ravine and 6 miles (10 km) of Iya Kazurabashi Bridge. Heike Yashiki Museum of Folklore is 6.3 mi (10.1 km) away.

What's nearby

  • Urinating Boy of Iya Ravine - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Oboke Gorge - 14 min drive - 4.9 miles
  • Iya Kazurabashi Bridge - 16 min drive - 6.1 miles
  • Heike Yashiki Museum of Folklore - 19 min drive - 6.4 miles
  • Kenmi Shrine - 25 min drive - 10.7 miles

Getting around

  • Oboke Station - 25 min drive
  • Takamatsu Airport (TAK) - 83 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪かずらばし亭 - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪清流のそば処 祖谷美人 - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪徳島らーめん にし利 - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪もみじ亭 - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪cafe&ジビエ - ‬17 min drive

About this property

Hotel Iyaonsen

3.5-star ryokan near Urinating Boy of Iya Ravine
There are 2 restaurants on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. Hotel Iyaonsen offers its guests hot springs. Hotel Iyaonsen also features a vending machine and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Miyoshi ryokan is smoke free.

  • 20 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • 2 dining venues
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • No smoking on site
Hotel Iyaonsen offers 20 accommodations with safes and bathrobes. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. This Miyoshi ryokan provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Public bath/onsen services include an indoor public bath (no minerals), an outdoor mineral hot springs (Japanese-style onsen), and a yukata (Japanese robe). These services feature separate men and women areas. The ryokan bathing area is open 24 hours. There are hot springs open between 7:00 AM and 9:00 PM.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's dinnerware
  • In-room refrigerator
  • 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 shuttle from 3:00 PM to 3:30 PM
  • Train station shuttle on request
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • 2 restaurants
  • Kaiseki meal

Things to do

  • Hot spring

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual furnishings
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
This property offers shuttle service from JR Oboke train station at 3:10 PM and drop-off service at 9:50 AM only.
Guests with dietary restrictions or food allergies should contact this property in advance.

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

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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Hot springs access available from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
  • Reservations are needed for private bath/onsen. For reservations, contact the ryokan before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • 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.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Hotel Iyaonsen
Iyaonsen
Nano Yado Hotel Iyaonsen
Nano Yado Hotel Iyaonsen Miyoshi
Nano Yado Iyaonsen
Nano Yado Iyaonsen Miyoshi
Hotel Iyaonsen Miyoshi
Iyaonsen Miyoshi
Hotel Iyaonsen Japan/Shikoku - Miyoshi
Hotel Iyaonsen Ryokan
Hotel Iyaonsen Miyoshi
Hotel Iyaonsen Ryokan Miyoshi

Frequently asked questions

How close is Hotel Iyaonsen to the airport?

Hotel Iyaonsen is 45.1 mi (83-min drive) away from the Takamatsu Airport (TAK) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Hotel Iyaonsen have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hotel Iyaonsen.

Does Hotel Iyaonsen offer free breakfast?

Hotel Iyaonsen does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Hotel Iyaonsen?

No, there is no casino at this ryokan.

What time is check-in at Hotel Iyaonsen?

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

Is there free parking at Hotel Iyaonsen?

This ryokan offers free self parking.

Does Hotel Iyaonsen have a pool?

Hotel Iyaonsen does not have a pool.

Does Hotel Iyaonsen have a restaurant?

Hotel Iyaonsen is home to cafe dining HANA, which features Japanese cuisine.

Does Hotel Iyaonsen have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this ryokan.

How close is Hotel Iyaonsen to downtown Miyoshi?

Hotel Iyaonsen is 0.2 mi away from Oboke Iya Onsen.

Reviews

Hotel Iyaonsen Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 138 out of 194 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 42 out of 194 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 194 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 194 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 194 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Incredible Valley Onsen

Incredible unique hotel, that was one of the highlights of our trip to Japan
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian, Mililani

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Older but beautiful mountain onsen hotel. Staff and meals were great. Recommend upgrading your dinner meal.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Spectacular experience.

Absolute highlight of our Japan adventure. Impeccable service. Beautiful multi course dinner and extravagant breakfast included. Incomparable location. The onsen was a once in a lifetime experience- stunning.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

chun yu peter

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An amazing place and team that offer memorable experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

SUNG

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

One of my dream Onsen destination in Japan

This was one of my ultimate Onsen destination for a long time. I read an article about this place being one of the top 5 go-to-onsen not only for Japanese and Onsen lovers all over the world as you need to operate cable car down to the below Iya Valley to enjoy outside onsen with spectacular views. I enjoyed both male and female side in 2 days and I was simply overwhelmed by the scenery. Only down side was the water is not hot enough as it is a naturally flowing onsen water without heating up. Kaiseki was unique since they cooked local fresh water seafood mostly which was a rare for travelers to enjoy. Indoor onsen was also great as well. Only negative part was we were checked into 6th floor and my mom had a difficult time to go down and up to lobby for cable car Onsen, basement for indoor Onsen, Kaiseki was 5th fl but breakfast was at the lobby level. For elderly customer, try to get a room near the lobby just in case.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

ron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our favorite part of a 2 week Japan trip. While the onsen’s were great, and amenities were fantastic, my favorite was the location and wilderness. Very remote, with lots and long “2 way road but 1car space” roads before you make it to the hotel which has parking for about 10 guest cars. 10/10!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Felix

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Totally unique by location and geography
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall is very good. There is a free night trip provided by the hotel. Dont forget ride on the cable car to the onsen.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Christmas at Iya Onsen

Hotel Iya Onsen was the magical getaway we were hoping it would be, and more. We were there for two days over Christmas and would have loved to stay longer. The onsen is peaceful and offer great views over the river and the meals were wonderful. We very stupidly managed to leave our passports behind and the hotel staff quickly arranged a courier to our next hotel in Osaka. They were so helpful and nice and we can't thank them enough.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Chi Hung

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Enjoyable experience

It is located in the middle of the valley Iya. It has its own cable car for going down the valley for open air onsen. Really enjoyable experience and stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great staff n location surrounded by mountains but just a little too far from station. The shuttle service is rather limited and if to grab a taxi it will cost you about 4000 yen. Nonetheless I love the setting of this ryokan and the novelty of taking the cable car to the outdoor bath. Wish that this outdoor bath water can be warmer tho..Enjoyed too the music CDs provided in the room they keep you relax. Overall experience is great.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kit Ying, Hong Kong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good view and location, spacious room

Good view and location. The room is spacious with private onsen and massage chair. They invite us to join free night trip to Iya bridge. It is beautiful. The public onsen is good but the outside onsen (by cable car) is not recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Isaac

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Very good but not the best

The location is good. Hot springs are nice. Good food and staff. However it is not the best onsen i have stayed. The main issue is missing a nice place for people to take rest after the bath. Thats very important for a perfect onsen.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best experience of our 8 day trip to Shikoku

We took a back and windy road to the hotel. The location is very scenic and the cable car to the open air hot springs makes it very unique. Dinner and breakfast were fantastic and beautifully presented. Our room had a balcony which allowed us a spectacular view of the night sky and access to birdsong in the early morning. In the morning, we saw monkeys and birds as we waited for the first cable car. The hotel is pricey but the experience provided is special and I rate this highly for those looking for something unique.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018

8/10 Good

SYC, HKG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Onsen hotel in the mountains

If you are looking for a place to connect to nature, this hotel is located in the mountains. Enjoy the onsen and chill.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Miriam, MALAYSIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
PERFECT STAY EVER..everything is beyond expectation
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Debbie, Hobart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful stay

Our family of four adults stayed at Iyaonsen Hotel and really loved the experience. The location is breathtaking and the hotel is comfortable with very helpful staff and beautiful cuisine. A special time in our Japan holiday.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Mervin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing experience

Excellent service! One of the best onsen resort in japan
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Daniel Yung Fai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent services with good meals

Excellent services. We had left a clip in the room and they returned it via airmail. Thanks for their hospitality. Good local dinner with varieties and gorgeous view.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017