Question 1

Does it snow in winter? Does it affect access?

Accepted Answer

The inn stands in the mountains within Tsurugisan Quasi-National Park, so snow and ice are possible in winter. Please come with snow tyres or chains. If you come by train, a pick-up from JR Oboke or Koboke Station is available by booking.

Question 2

Is there a pick-up service?

Accepted Answer

We collect guests from JR Oboke or Koboke Station (charged, booking required). Please contact the property before you arrive.

Question 3

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Accepted Answer

Standard check-in is 15:00 and check-out is 10:00 (late check-out is 1,050 yen per hour). Times may differ by plan, so please check when booking.

Question 4

What is the natural setting like?

Accepted Answer

The inn stands in a corner of Tsurugisan Quasi-National Park, looking down over the rugged Oboke gorge with mountains of over 1,000 m around it. There is scenery in every season: mountain azaleas and fresh green in spring, deep green in summer, autumn leaves, and snow in winter.

Question 5

Have you won any Rakuten Travel awards?

Accepted Answer

We received a Rakuten Travel Award in 2024, with many guests rating the hot spring, the food and the service highly.

Question 6

What sights are there nearby?

Accepted Answer

The Koboke gorge and Tsurugisan Quasi-National Park are within 5 minutes' walk of the inn, and the Yokai Yashiki and stone museum at Michi-no-Eki Oboke are a few minutes away by car. There is also plenty to do outdoors: Obokekyo pleasure boats, the Iya vine bridge and rafting on the Yoshino River.

Question 7

Can I stay with children?

Accepted Answer

Yes, guests with children are welcome, and children's yukata are provided as an amenity. Please contact the property when booking about children's rates.

Question 8

What room types are there?

Accepted Answer

There are Japanese-style, Japanese-Western and Western-style rooms, along with rooms with their own open-air bath. There are 38 rooms in all (the figure may differ by plan) in a wide range of types, and the rooms look out over the Oboke and Koboke gorges.

Question 9

Can I bathe without staying overnight?

Accepted Answer

Day bathing is available, 12:00-21:00 (last entry 20:00), at 700 yen for adults and 350 yen for children. Please check with the property for the latest information.

Question 10

What are the qualities of the hot spring?

Accepted Answer

It is a strongly alkaline spring, known locally as a beautifying bath that does away with the need for lotion. The large windows of the bathing hall look out over the Koboke gorge and the Yoshino River, so you bathe amid beautiful scenery through the seasons. There is an open-air bath, and rooms with their own open-air bath.

Question 11

What is the food like?

Accepted Answer

There are three basic plans: the Irodori meat kaiseki, the Iyakei kaiseki and the Obokekyo kaiseki. Built mainly on local dishes using seasonal vegetables and river fish, the kaiseki courses using produce from the sea and mountains of Tokushima are well received.

Question 12

Is there parking?

Accepted Answer

There is parking for 60 cars (free, no booking needed), with no height limit.

Question 13

What is the address?

Accepted Answer

1259-1 Nishiu, Yamashiro Town, Miyoshi City, Tokushima Prefecture

Question 14

Is there parking?

Accepted Answer

Parking is available. Please contact the property for details.

Question 15

What time is check-out?

Accepted Answer

10:00.

Question 16

What time is check-in?

Accepted Answer

15:00.

Question 17

How do I get there?

Accepted Answer

About 8 minutes on the bus for Awa-Ikeda from Oboke Station on the JR Dosan Line, alighting at Nishiu, then about 2 minutes' walk. A pick-up from JR Oboke or Koboke Station is also available (please contact us in advance). About 30 minutes from Ikawa-Ikeda IC via Route 32.

Question 18

Is Wi-Fi available?

Accepted Answer

Not available.

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