“What do you recommend about Miyajima no Yado Iwaso?

There is a slow and gentle pace here at Iwaso.” I have always felt this way during my 10 years of experience working for a tourist association.
It is a healing inn that calms people’s hearts, and you can see why in this article!
But of course, that is not the only attraction of Iwasou. The following is a brief description of the charms that I personally feel!

A place where you can relax and stretch your wings. The hot springs, nature, rooms, and service are all healing.
The private hot springs in the Momijiya Valley and the high quality cuisine that evokes the four seasons are especially wonderful.
The inn has a “special feeling” that only a long-established ryokan can provide.
　The inn has entertained many dignitaries from various countries, including the Meiji Era’s former leaders such as Hirobumi Ito, numerous literary figures, and members of the Imperial Family.

Now let me explain in detail!

access

Whether you are going, returning, or sightseeing, access is convenient. Or, more accurately, it’s easy to get around.

Easy sightseeing in a good location with good service.
✅Sightseeing spots are dotted around the inn.
✅It takes only 5 minutes to reach most of the sightseeing spots.
✅You can go back to your room and take a rest because it is close to everywhere (popular among seniors).
✅On your return, we will deliver your luggage from the inn to the pier! So you can go shopping with nothing at the shopping street from the inn to the pier.
*Please see the diagram below for a more detailed summary.

The hotel is located in the heart of the city, in the heart of the city, in the heart of the city.

room

Even when you go from the front desk to the inside of the hotel, you can feel “Japanese” and “history”.

The following three types of rooms are available.
　kinpu-tei” rooms, “shinkan” rooms,
kinpu-tei rooms, and “honkan” rooms,
kinpu-tei rooms (the video below is a room tour of the “Kinpu-tei” rooms)

The gentle beauty of the wooden architecture will make you feel as if you could just sit and relax for hours.
From the windows, you can see beautiful trees and streams, and from the higher floors, you have a magnificent view of Itsukushima Shrine and the Otorii (Grand Gate) beyond the thick forest of trees.
Great writers such as Mori Ogai and Natsume Soseki have stayed here, and it is a gentle environment that may actually inspire their works.
*The view varies depending on the location and floor of the room. Please take note of this when making your reservation.

　Minister of Foreign Affairs Kishida (current Prime Minister) once served as the venue for a working dinner at the G7 Hiroshima Foreign Ministers’ Meeting at Kinpu-tei Restaurant.
Reference: Ministry of Foreign Affairs official website
https://www.mofa.go.jp/mofaj/ms/is_s/page4_001935.html

Why does Iwasou feel so at home in his room? I thought about that and realized.
“ From the room, there are almost no human figures or man-made objects that remind you of daily life; all you can see is nature and shrines. All you can hear is the sound of a babbling brook and the wind. I could hear the sound of the babbling brook and the sound of the wind.
It was as if I was standing alone in a quiet forest, bathing in the forest without leaving my room.
At Iwasou, I was able to catch a glimpse of the “craftsmanship” of the architects who create such an environment.

By the way, Iwaso is an inn in Momijidani Park.
At night, the Iwaso grounds are lit up in an understated way so that visitors can enjoy the view of the park.
Unlike the daytime, the nighttime is empty and you can enjoy the beauty of nature and the murmuring of the stream.

meal

Our chefs prepare “delicacies from the sea” and “delicacies from the mountains” with the utmost care. We provide reliable “deliciousness” that is faithful to the basics.
Our menu changes monthly to incorporate the best of seasonal ingredients.

Bath (hot spring)

It is a natural hot spring, which is rare in Miyajima.
In the healing nature that blends in with the nature of Momijiya Valley, you can sometimes see deer on a walk.

The following two types of baths are available.
　koinotsuyu (large bathhouse + open-air bath)
koinotsuki no yu (large bathhouse + open-air bath)
The men’s and women’s baths are switched morning and night, so you can enjoy both types of baths!

Momijidani Park is beautiful during the fall foliage season, but as you can see from the photos, the fresh greenery is also beautiful.
Wakamiya Onsen is always beautiful, but around May to July, the fresh green is beautiful and I personally recommend it especially!

You can see the video of “Tsuki no Yu” in the following video.

service

Iwaso’s history is a history of hospitality.
I had such an impression of Iwaso that I interviewed the proprietress about the hospitality (service) of Iwaso, where many important people from various associations continue to stay.

— What is the most important thing for the proprietress in dealing with customers?

　In a word, we value “noticing.
　When we talk with our guests, including chatting with them, we learn about their various thoughts and requests, such as their desire to try raw oysters for lunch, the fact that they are sick, or a surprise for a friend who is staying with them because it is his/her birthday.
　In many cases, we are able to learn about requests that we did not know about at the reservation stage. In addition, we believe that there are questions and requests that come to mind only after you arrive at Miyajima.

— Thank you. “To be aware” may be more than direct words, but also “to know by guessing”.

　Yes, we do. In fact, many people are reserved, and it is rather rare to hear their requests directly from them in words.
　Therefore, I think it is important for us to find out their hidden requests through conversation. I believe this is important for hospitality. I am conscious of the importance of understanding your feelings and providing hospitality that is close to your heart.
　Also, one of the things we value is to give you a “warm feeling” without presuming to be presumptuous.

— Is it the same for other staffs that they value “noticing” and “warm feelings”? Is it the same for the other staff?

　I feel that way.
　Rather than me telling the staff what to do, I feel that each staff member is working on their own to achieve a higher level of hospitality, influenced by the expectations of our customers and the fact that they are carrying the Iwaso sign.
　I think you value “noticing” and “warmth” as much as I do.

— Are there any happy moments in your work?

　It is one of our joys to have guests who come back again and again, and to have several generations of guests staying with their children and their children’s children.
　We are happy and grateful when you tell us that you came back to our inn because you were pleased with our hospitality when you stayed with us before.
　We would like to continue to be an inn that our guests can enjoy.

“The following are some of the questionnaires from guests of Iwasou, who place great value on hospitality.

summary

At Iwaso, you will find that you can spend a relaxing and leisurely time at the following points.

Relaxing♪ Surrounded by nature, secluded rooms with glimpses of master craftsmanship, and hot springs. Low burden access
Dusty♪ Our warm and attentive hospitality has been praised by our guests.
Delicious ♪ The taste that has wowed old and new dignitaries is authentic, and in 2008, the G7 foreign ministers enjoyed the taste of Iwasou’s cuisine.

Please feel free to contact Mr. Iwaso for inquiries about lodging, etc.Â