The oldest hot spring in San'in with a history of 1300 years - An inn with 13 rooms embodying the spirit of folk art.
Welcome to Iwai Onsen Iwaiya. This secluded hot-spring retreat, said to be the oldest in the San’in region, offers 100% free-flowing natural spring water throughout the property—even in the showers. In our 150-year-old, traditional three-story wooden inn, enjoy a distinctly Japanese atmosphere filled with folk-style furnishings and local wildflowers, along with the flavors of San’in cuisine for a truly relaxing stay. Tottori’s only Onsen member of “The Association to Protect Japan’s Secret Hot Springs.” Michelin Guide Kyoto-Osaka + Tottori 2019: Two Stars
This is the oldest hot spring in the San’in region, and it’s also a natural free-flowing Onsen—an absolute must for an Onsen enthusiast like me (laugh). The building does feel old because of its long history, but that’s part of its charm, and I hope it will continue for many years to come. The meals were a bit too much for me as an older guest; I would have preferred smaller portions with higher quality. The staff were wonderful. Thank you very much.
The property offers a standing bath, a lounge, and a microbus tour for firefly viewing and stargazing, making it great value for money.
| IN | 15:00～18:00 |
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| OUT | 10:00 |
| Number of rooms | 14 rooms |
| Pet | Not allowed |
| Your child | Permitted |
[Summer Vacation Only / Room Only] Preschool Children Stay Free — Enjoy a Hidden Hot Spring in the San’in Region with 100% Free-Flowing Natural Spring Water — Within 30 Minutes by Car from the Airport & Station — No Meals Included
The inn is adorned with a collection of Tottori folk crafts, each created by skilled artisans. Enjoy the understated beauty of “functional beauty” and seasonal wildflowers throughout the year. With interiors richly decorated in San’in folk art, it truly feels like a traditional Japanese inn—experience the unique escape from everyday life that only Iwaiya can offer.
This three-story wooden Accommodation features tatami flooring throughout, including the hallways. Enjoy the comfort of relaxing barefoot.
The historic “Iwai Onsen,” selected as one of Japan’s 100 Famous Hot Springs, is 100% free-flowing from the source—from the baths to the showers. Enjoy our signature “Gen-sen Choju-no-Yu,” where you can soak your whole body in spring water that continuously bubbles up from the bottom, as well as our open-air bath and the private reservable Onsen “Yoimachi-so”—all filled directly with natural spring water. The baths are enjoyed on a rotating schedule for men and women.
The San’in region—Tottori—is home to many pottery studios, each producing distinctive, highly functional pieces that have become synonymous with Tottori folk crafts. More than something to admire, they are meant to be used and enjoyed—the true “beauty of utility.” Coffee enjoyed from a mingei cup is even more appealing.
In the nature-rich San’in region, the ingredients themselves tell a story—so flavorful that even with minimal preparation, they are truly exceptional. At Iwaiya, our kaiseki cuisine is thoughtfully crafted by the head chef to bring out the finest qualities of these local delicacies, inviting you to savor their aroma and taste with all five senses. For dinner, we also invite you to enjoy a perfect pairing with local sake.
A distinctive Mingei charm rooted in everyday life in Tottori. The furniture and furnishings at Iwaiya are treasured pieces carefully preserved since the previous generation. This is a three-story wooden building, and not a new Facility, but it offers an Iwaiya-only space of hospitality, surrounded by Mingei items rich with character, each one unique. “Welcome, welcome.” May the climate and gentle warmth of the San’in region refresh your heart—we would be delighted if you could spend such a moment here.
Thank you for your continued support of Iwaiya.
As our accommodation is operated by a small team,
it may be difficult to respond promptly to email inquiries.
We kindly ask for your understanding as it may take some time to reply.
For urgent matters, please contact us by phone.
Phone number: 0857-72-1525
Reception hours: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.
Iwaiya
| Taxes | ■Hot Spring Tax is charged separately, 150 yen per adult. |
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| Card information | VISA / MASTER / JCB |
| Pets | Not allowed |
| Breakfast | There is no information about breakfast. |
| Your child | You can stay. ■ For dinner, we provide a kaiseki meal for children.
■ Children aged 0 to 3 years can stay with Child Sharing Existing Bedding (Facility usage fee of 2000 yen). |
| 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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| Spring quality and benefits | Calcium Sodium Sulfate Spring Neuralgia, muscle pain, joint pain, frozen shoulder, motor paralysis, joint stiffness, bruises, sprains, chronic digestive diseases, anal fistula, cold sensitivity, fatigue recovery, arteriosclerosis. ※Regarding the notation of "Gensen Kakenagashi" |
| Sauna | None |
| Hot stone spa | None |
| Others | UC and NICOS are also available. |
| About Hygiene Measures | ■Notice of Iwaiya's Measures Against the Novel Coronavirus■
At our Property, we are implementing infection prevention measures in accordance with the "Guidelines for Novel Coronavirus Response in Accommodation Facilities" to ensure that our guests can stay with peace of mind and safety.
We are making every effort, including health management of our staff and hygiene measures within the Property, to provide a safe and secure environment for our guests.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and kindly ask for your understanding and cooperation.
【Requests to Guests Upon Arrival】
・If you have symptoms such as fever, cough, sore throat, loss of taste or smell, or fatigue before your arrival, please inform us and refrain from visiting the Property.
・If you exhibit the above symptoms upon arrival, we may ask you to refrain from staying.
・We conduct temperature checks before entry.
・We will conduct a health check interview during check-in.
・For the time being, we ask that you wear a mask when moving around the Property.
・Please cooperate with alcohol disinfection during check-in and before meals.
【Facility Hygiene Management Measures】
・Alcohol disinfectants are installed throughout the Property (entrance, dining areas, etc.).
・Sprayers are installed in public spaces.
・Rooms are cleaned hygienically.
・Regular disinfection and ventilation are conducted in the large public baths.
・Thorough hygiene management of food and the Facility in the kitchen.
・Thorough disinfection and cleaning of chairs and tables in the dining areas.
・Regular ventilation is conducted in shared spaces to prevent stagnation.
【Health Management Measures】
・Daily temperature checks and health monitoring of employees are conducted and recorded.
・Hand disinfection is strictly enforced upon arrival at work.
・Employees are required to practice gargling and handwashing during work.
・Gloves are worn during cleaning.
・Employees strictly adhere to infection prevention guidelines.
※Refraining from overseas travel. ※Avoiding visits to crowded places. ※Refraining from non-essential outings.
【Measures to Prevent Crowding】
＜During Check-in and Check-out＞
・A protective sheet is installed at the front counter to prevent droplet transmission.
・Pre-payment by card and cashless payment options are available.
・Check-in can be conducted at the counter or in the lobby to avoid crowding.
・We will assist with guiding you to your Room and carrying your luggage. Please let us know if you do not require assistance.
＜Dining Areas＞
・Tables are spaced out and the number of seats is reduced to maintain social distancing.
・Dining areas are well-ventilated to prevent air stagnation.
・During meal service, we minimize conversation and provide service with minimal verbal interaction.
＜Rooms＞
・For the time being, we have suspended the futon-laying service. Futons will be prepared in advance in your Room.
＜Others＞
・Employees wear masks.
・The barley tea service in front of the large public bath is temporarily suspended. Tea is provided in the refrigerator in your Room.
【Efforts for a Safe and Secure Stay】
・While we are taking thorough measures for social distancing in the dining areas, we also offer Plans where you can enjoy meals in private rooms. Please feel free to use them.
・To prevent crowding, we are limiting the number of guests per day to a maximum of 8 groups for the time being.
At Iwaiya, we prioritize the safety and security of our guests and implement hygiene management measures to prevent and control the spread of infection. We kindly ask all visitors to cooperate with measures such as "hand disinfection," "frequent handwashing," and "refraining from use if feeling unwell."
The area around Iwai Onsen is a beautiful place blessed with the bounty of nature, including the sea, mountains, and countryside. From the San'in Kaigan Geopark to Tottori Sand Dunes, Ryujindou Cave, Amataki Waterfall, and Tanezumi Pond, there are many spots where you can be moved by the beauty of nature.
We hope you can relax and rejuvenate both body and mind with the blessings of nature in San'in and the Onsen of our Property, said to be the oldest in San'in.
All of our staff are taking thorough measures to ensure your peace of mind and look forward to welcoming you. |
*Reviews that have been translated from Japanese.*
*Showing only reviews from 一休.com (Japanese) and Yahoo!トラベル.*
【By Car】
○ From Osaka: Approximately 2 hours from each IC on the Chugoku Expressway ("Fukusaki," "Sayo," "Shingu," "Tsuyama")
Fukusaki IC → Bantan Road → Wadayama → via Route 9 (Total approx. 1 hour 30 minutes)
Sayo IC → Route 373 → Chizu → Route 53 → Tottori → Route 9 (30 minutes)
○ From Kyoto: Approximately 4 hours via Route 9 (about 2 hours from Fukuchiyama)
○ From Yonago: Approximately 2 hours via Route 9
【By Public Transportation】
○ Kyoto Station → (approx. 3 hours) → Tottori Station → (approx. 20 minutes) → JR San'in Line Iwami Station →
Nikko Bus "Iwai Onsen Line" → (approx. 10 minutes) → Get off at Iwai Onsen, a short walk away
○ From JR San'in Line Iwami Station: Taxi (approx. 7 minutes)
【By Airplane】
Approximately 30 minutes by car from Tottori Airport
・Hot spring: Available ・Free-flowing: Available ・Cloudy hot spring water: None ・Supplementary information: 100% natural hot spring ■Hours: 3:00 PM–10:00 AM (next day)
The spring quality and efficacy of the hot spring are as follows. ・Spring quality: Calcium Sodium Sulfate Spring ・Spring efficacy: Neuralgia, muscle pain, joint pain, frozen shoulder, motor paralysis, joint stiffness, bruises, sprains, chronic digestive diseases, anal fistula, cold sensitivity, fatigue recovery, arteriosclerosis.
There are the following facilities and features. Hot spring・Open-air bath・Free-flowing hot spring・Large public bath・Private bath
【By Car】 ○ From Osaka: Approximately 2 hours from each IC on the Chugoku Expressway ("Fukusaki," "Sayo," "Shingu," "Tsuyama") Fukusaki IC → Bantan Road → Wadayama → via Route 9 (Total approx. 1 hour 30 minutes) Sayo IC → Route 373 → Chizu → Route 53 → Tottori → Route 9 (30 minutes) ○ From Kyoto: Approximately 4 hours via Route 9 (about 2 hours from Fukuchiyama) ○ From Yonago: Approximately 2 hours via Route 9 【By Public Transportation】 ○ Kyoto Station → (approx. 3 hours) → Tottori Station → (approx. 20 minutes) → JR San'in Line Iwami Station → Nikko Bus "Iwai Onsen Line" → (approx. 10 minutes) → Get off at Iwai Onsen, a short walk away ○ From JR San'in Line Iwami Station: Taxi (approx. 7 minutes) 【By Airplane】 Approximately 30 minutes by car from Tottori Airport
・Fee： Free for guests ・Parking Hours： Check-in ~ Check-out ・Parking space： Length --- Vehicle width --- Vehicle height --- ・Number of parking spaces： 15 cars ・Valet Service： Unavailable If you are a property guest, you may park continuously before and after check-in.
・Hot spring: Available
・Free-flowing: Available
・Cloudy hot spring water: None
・Supplementary information: 100% natural hot spring
■Available by same-day Reservation.
Please feel free to contact us if you would like to book.
■45 minutes per session: Regular price JPY 3,300 (tax included)
■Notice of Iwaiya's Measures Against the Novel Coronavirus■ At our Property, we are implementing infection prevention measures in accordance with the "Guidelines for Novel Coronavirus Response in Accommodation Facilities" to ensure that our guests can stay with peace of mind and safety. We are making every effort, including health management of our staff and hygiene measures within the Property, to provide a safe and secure environment for our guests. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and kindly ask for your understanding and cooperation. 【Requests to Guests Upon Arrival】 ・If you have symptoms such as fever, cough, sore throat, loss of taste or smell, or fatigue before your arrival, please inform us and refrain from visiting the Property. ・If you exhibit the above symptoms upon arrival, we may ask you to refrain from staying. ・We conduct temperature checks before entry. ・We will conduct a health check interview during check-in. ・For the time being, we ask that you wear a mask when moving around the Property. ・Please cooperate with alcohol disinfection during check-in and before meals. 【Facility Hygiene Management Measures】 ・Alcohol disinfectants are installed throughout the Property (entrance, dining areas, etc.). ・Sprayers are installed in public spaces. ・Rooms are cleaned hygienically. ・Regular disinfection and ventilation are conducted in the large public baths. ・Thorough hygiene management of food and the Facility in the kitchen. ・Thorough disinfection and cleaning of chairs and tables in the dining areas. ・Regular ventilation is conducted in shared spaces to prevent stagnation. 【Health Management Measures】 ・Daily temperature checks and health monitoring of employees are conducted and recorded. ・Hand disinfection is strictly enforced upon arrival at work. ・Employees are required to practice gargling and handwashing during work. ・Gloves are worn during cleaning. ・Employees strictly adhere to infection prevention guidelines. ※Refraining from overseas travel. ※Avoiding visits to crowded places. ※Refraining from non-essential outings. 【Measures to Prevent Crowding】 ＜During Check-in and Check-out＞ ・A protective sheet is installed at the front counter to prevent droplet transmission. ・Pre-payment by card and cashless payment options are available. ・Check-in can be conducted at the counter or in the lobby to avoid crowding. ・We will assist with guiding you to your Room and carrying your luggage. Please let us know if you do not require assistance. ＜Dining Areas＞ ・Tables are spaced out and the number of seats is reduced to maintain social distancing. ・Dining areas are well-ventilated to prevent air stagnation. ・During meal service, we minimize conversation and provide service with minimal verbal interaction. ＜Rooms＞ ・For the time being, we have suspended the futon-laying service. Futons will be prepared in advance in your Room. ＜Others＞ ・Employees wear masks. ・The barley tea service in front of the large public bath is temporarily suspended. Tea is provided in the refrigerator in your Room. 【Efforts for a Safe and Secure Stay】 ・While we are taking thorough measures for social distancing in the dining areas, we also offer Plans where you can enjoy meals in private rooms. Please feel free to use them. ・To prevent crowding, we are limiting the number of guests per day to a maximum of 8 groups for the time being. At Iwaiya, we prioritize the safety and security of our guests and implement hygiene management measures to prevent and control the spread of infection. We kindly ask all visitors to cooperate with measures such as "hand disinfection," "frequent handwashing," and "refraining from use if feeling unwell." The area around Iwai Onsen is a beautiful place blessed with the bounty of nature, including the sea, mountains, and countryside. From the San'in Kaigan Geopark to Tottori Sand Dunes, Ryujindou Cave, Amataki Waterfall, and Tanezumi Pond, there are many spots where you can be moved by the beauty of nature. We hope you can relax and rejuvenate both body and mind with the blessings of nature in San'in and the Onsen of our Property, said to be the oldest in San'in. All of our staff are taking thorough measures to ensure your peace of mind and look forward to welcoming you.
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