Frequently Asked Questions
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Access (2)
How do I get there from Ehime or Matsuyama?
About 30-40 minutes from Iyo-Saijo IC on the Matsuyama Expressway via National Route 194. You can reach it on a drive through the mountains of Shikoku.
How do I get there from the Kochi direction?
About 90 minutes by car from Kochi City. Head north on National Route 194 from Ino IC on the Kochi Expressway for about 90 minutes.
Check-in / check-out (1)
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is 15:00 and check-out is 10:00.
Nearby sightseeing (1)
Are there sightseeing spots nearby?
Located along National Route 194, it serves as a starting point for mountain sightseeing around Mount Kanpu and the Ishizuchi range. Nikobuchi, famous for the Niyodo Blue waters, is also reachable by car.
Opening information (1)
When is it closed?
It is closed every Tuesday.
Rooms (1)
Tell me about the accommodation.
Kinoka no Yado is accommodation attached to the roadside station. The calm rooms offer a quiet stay surrounded by the clear Kuwase River and the mountain scenery.
Facilities / Services (1)
Can I use the roadside station facilities too?
The inn adjoins the Kinoka roadside station, where you can also use services such as sales of local specialities and tourist information. It is also popular as a base for river descents.
Hot springs / Baths (2)
What are the day-use bathing charges and hours?
Day-use bathing is 11:00-20:00 (the building closes at 21:00). Charges are 800 yen for adults, 500 yen for children aged 4 to elementary school age, and 500 yen for those aged 70 and over.
What are the qualities of the hot spring?
It is an iron-bearing sodium chloride spring, with water that is slightly cloudy. It warms you thoroughly, and from the open-air bath you can enjoy superb views of Mount Kanpu.
Meals (1)
What is the food like?
You can enjoy mountain produce, river fish dishes and authentic European cuisine. The dishes make the most of fresh ingredients from the mountain streams.
Parking (1)
Is there parking?
There is free parking for 60 cars. It is the large car park attached to the roadside station.
Other (6)
Is Wi-Fi available?
It is not provided.
Is there parking?
Parking is available. Please contact the property for details.
What time is check-out?
10:00.
What time is check-in?
15:00.
How do I get there?
About 90 minutes from Ino IC on the Kochi Expressway via National Route 194; about 30-40 minutes from Iyo-Saijo IC on the Matsuyama Expressway via National Route 194.
What is the address?
225-16 Kuwase, Ino Town, Agawa District, Kochi Prefecture