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A unique Stays in Iya Valley featuring an open-air bath with natural hot spring water accessible by cable car.
A single accommodation, "Hotel Iya Onsen," is located on the cliffs of the Iya Valley. An open-air bath is situated at the bottom of the valley, approximately 170 meters down via cable car, where you can soak while enjoying the stunning views of the gorge. The beauty of the valley can also be admired from the guest rooms.
As a truly secluded Onsen, the drive to get there was challenging, but it was a wonderful Accommodation well worth the effort. Surrounded by abundant nature, even the wait for the cable car was enjoyable as we took in the gorge views and watched small birds. We also used the private bath first thing in the morning and were able to fully enjoy the Onsen while embraced by quiet nature—it was truly an exceptional moment.All of your staff are wonderfully international, and rather than striving for perfection, each person’s sincere, heartfelt work came through, which made us feel very warm inside. At dinner, you kindly changed our table to a window seat, and we enjoyed delicious dishes along with the beautiful scenery.My European husband was also very satisfied. Next time, we would love to return during the autumn foliage or snowy season. Thank you very much for a lovely stay.
幸せ人生 8/10/2026I was finally able to stay at Iya Onsen, which I had long dreamed of visiting. After sightseeing at Oboke Gorge and the Kazurabashi Vine Bridge and traveling along narrow mountain roads, we arrived at a truly charming Accommodation.Taking the cable car down to the open-air bath at the bottom of a deep V-shaped valley was a one-of-a-kind experience. While listening to the river and admiring the greenery, I was able to soak slowly in the pleasantly warm water. The indoor bath in the building also had wonderful views and excellent water.We also thoroughly enjoyed the creative, thoughtfully prepared dishes.The hospitality of all the staff was outstanding. Thank you very much for taking such good care of us. Next time, I would love to visit during the autumn foliage season.
マヌルユ 8/6/2026
Facilities and Services
See All- Hot spring
- Room with Open-Air Bath
| IN | 15:00~18:00 |
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| OUT | 11:00 |
| Number of rooms | 19 rooms |
| Pet | Not allowed |
| Your child | Permitted |
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Introduction of the Accommodation


In spring 2023, the cable car was newly renovated.
The flower-adorned vehicle gently ascends and descends the Iya Valley, taking you to the open-air bath. Enjoy a 5-minute mini journey.

Observation Bath "Unyu Tenku no Yu -SORA NO YU-"
The on-site Onsen has been renovated into a panoramic bath with openable windows (semi-open-air). You can fully enjoy the dynamic views of the Iya Valley.

Observation Terrace
From the observation terrace extending towards the Iya Valley from the cable car station, you can enjoy stunning seasonal views. Capture breathtaking photos from a height that will leave you in awe.

The open-air baths, separated by gender, are built to extend over the rushing waters of the Iya River. The natural hot spring water flows at 39.3°C, gushing out at a rate of 1,500 liters per minute (2,000 tons per day). The milky appearance of the bathwater with floating white mineral deposits is a testament to its natural source.

At our Hotel, we use carefully selected local and seasonal ingredients for all our dishes. We offer river fish cuisine such as Amago and Ayu, seasonal wild vegetable dishes sourced locally, and Iya specialties like Iya soba and Iya konjac, providing healthy and body-friendly meals to delight our guests.

Enjoy the breathtaking beauty of the valley in every season and indulge in the rich blessings of our renowned hot springs at your leisure. Cherish an unparalleled moment of luxury with your special someone.

Enjoy your meals and relaxing moments while overlooking the lush natural scenery of Iya.
Facilities and Equipment of Accommodation
- The room
- Hot Springs & Baths
- Facilities & Services
- Meal
Basic Information
| Taxes | Hot Spring Tax (150 Yen per person for junior high school students and above) |
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| Card information | VISA / MASTER / JCB / AMEX / DINERS / UnionPay |
| Pets | Not allowed |
| Breakfast | There is no information about breakfast. |
| Your child | You can stay. Children aged 0-2 can use the Child Sharing Existing Bedding.
Meals for children under elementary school age will be a children's lunch.
For elementary school children, dinner will be a children's kaiseki. |
| Room service | Not available |
| Common amenities |
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| Facilities and Features |
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| Esthetic Massage | None |
| Fitness gym | None |
| Public Bath |
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| Open-air bath |
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| Private bath |
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| Room with Open-Air Bath |
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| Spring quality and benefits | Alkaline Simple Sulfur Onsen Chronic inflammation and muscular rheumatism, neuralgia, gynecological diseases, arteriosclerosis (mild), excitatory type of neurasthenia, hemiplegia after cerebral hemorrhage, diabetes, poliomyelitis, post-traumatic therapy, heart valve disease, effective for fatigue recovery, hypertension, malignant tumors, acute infectious diseases ※Regarding the notation of "Gensen Kakenagashi" |
| Sauna | None |
| Hot stone spa | None |
Reviews
- Rooms & Amenities4.62
- Facility4.42
- Hospitality & Service4.71
- Meals4.58
- Onsen & Bath4.80
- Satisfaction4.64
*Reviews that have been translated from Japanese.*
*Showing only reviews from 一休.com (Japanese) and Yahoo!トラベル.*
Access Information
Tokushima Prefecture367-28 Matsumoto, Matsuo, Ikeda-cho, Miyoshi City
TEL:+81-883-75-2311
■By Train
Approximately 35 minutes by Shikoku Kotsu Bus from JR Dosan Line Oboke Station, get off at Iya Onsen-mae, right in front.
■By Car
About 25 km, approximately 50 minutes from Ikawa Ikeda IC on the Tokushima Expressway via Route 192 towards Iya Valley.
- Parking Information
- Fee
- Free for guests
- Parking time
- ---
- Parking space
- No restrictions
- Number of parking spaces
- 37 cars available outdoor
- Valet service
- Unavailable
- Pickup and drop-off information
- Available (Free)Guests who wish to use the Shuttle Service are required to make a Reservation by the day before.
Please note that we do not dispatch vehicles without a Reservation.
(Pick-up) JR Oboke Station ~ Hotel 15:10 departure
(Drop-off) Hotel ~ JR Oboke Station 9:50 departure
We only operate one service.
(During winter, the Shuttle Service location may change due to snow. Please contact us for details.)
Frequently Asked Questions
Please provide information about Open-air bath.
・Business Hours: 07:00~21:00 ・Hot spring: Available ・Free-flowing: Available ・Cloudy hot spring water: None ・Supplementary information: 100% natural hot spring An open-air hot spring bath with natural free-flowing spring water, accessible via a dedicated cable car. The abundant hot spring water naturally gushes out and is poured directly into the bath at approximately 39°C. The usage hours for accommodation guests are from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM. During the winter season (January 4th to the end of February), the final usage time is until 7:00 PM.
What are the qualities and benefits of the hot spring water?
The spring quality and efficacy of the hot spring are as follows. ・Spring quality: Alkaline Simple Sulfur Onsen ・Spring efficacy: Chronic inflammation and muscular rheumatism, neuralgia, gynecological diseases, arteriosclerosis (mild), excitatory type of neurasthenia, hemiplegia after cerebral hemorrhage, diabetes, poliomyelitis, post-traumatic therapy, heart valve disease, effective for fatigue recovery, hypertension, malignant tumors, acute infectious diseases
What kind of facilities and features are available?
There are the following facilities and features. Hot spring・Rooms with open-air baths available・Open-air bath・Free-flowing hot spring・Large public bath・Private bath・Free shuttle service
I would like to know the access information.
■By Train Approximately 35 minutes by Shikoku Kotsu Bus from JR Dosan Line Oboke Station, get off at Iya Onsen-mae, right in front. ■By Car About 25 km, approximately 50 minutes from Ikawa Ikeda IC on the Tokushima Expressway via Route 192 towards Iya Valley.
Is parking available?
・Fee: Free for guests ・Parking space: Length --- Vehicle width --- Vehicle height --- ・Number of parking spaces: 37 cars ・Valet Service: Unavailable
Please provide information about Private bath.
・Business Hours: 08:00~21:00 ・Hot spring: Available ・Free-flowing: Available ・Cloudy hot spring water: None ・Supplementary information: 100% natural hot spring Available for small groups. Reservation required. A fee of 3,000 yen is charged for 60 minutes (for accommodation guests). During the winter season from January 4 to February 28, the final time slot is at 19:00.
Is an internet connection available?
Connection is possible. ・Wi-Fi is available. For more details, please refer to the room and plan information.
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