Question 1

How do I get to the ryokan from JR Iwami Station?

Accepted Answer

From JR Iwami Station, take the Nichi Koutsu bus for about 10 minutes (get off at Iwai Onsen bus stop, then walk about 1 minute). From Tottori Airport, it takes about 30 minutes by car or rental car.

Question 2

What is the access from Tottori Station?

Accepted Answer

From Tottori Station Bus Terminal, take a bus to Iwai Onsen for about 60 minutes. Alternatively, take the JR San'in Main Line to Iwami Station (about 20 minutes), then take a bus from there (about 10 minutes).

Question 3

What is the size of the ryokan and how many guest rooms does it have?

Accepted Answer

A quiet ryokan with 13 guest rooms in a three-story wooden building founded 150 years ago, with tatami matting throughout. All corridors are also tatami-floored for a Japanese space where you can relax barefoot.

Question 4

What is the atmosphere of the ryokan like?

Accepted Answer

The lobby displays local folk crafts, and seasonal wildflowers picked fresh each morning are arranged in the corridors and rooms. A space rich in the old inn atmosphere, decorated with various pieces of Tottori folk art.

Question 5

What is "yukakamuri" bathing?

Accepted Answer

A rare bathing method passed down in Iwai Onsen where you soak in hot water for a long time while pouring water over your head with a ladle. It is said to enhance the benefits of the hot spring, and can be experienced at "Yukakamuri Onsen," a public bathhouse in the center of the hot spring town.

Question 6

Can I drink the spring water?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can drink the spring water. You can enjoy the excellent mineral content of the Iwai hot spring source.

Question 7

What is the spring quality and characteristics of the hot spring?

Accepted Answer

It is a sodium sulfate spring with 100% natural hot spring water from the tap through to the showers. Known as the oldest hot spring in the San'in region dating back 1,300 years, the water can also be drunk.

Question 8

What is a member of the "Secret Hot Springs Preservation Association"?

Accepted Answer

The "Japan Secret Hot Springs Preservation Association" is a group of ryokans that preserve and pass down secret and renowned hot springs throughout Japan. Iwai-ya is a member ryokan committed to preserving the character of nature-rich hot spring areas and the quality of the waters.

Question 9

What types of baths are available?

Accepted Answer

The signature standing bath "Chojyu no Yu" (a deep bathtub where you can immerse up to your chest, with hot spring water welling up from beneath wooden floorboards), "Iwai no Yu" (with traditional townhouse-style architecture), a stone outdoor bath "Seto no Yu", and a private bath "Yoimachi-gusa".

Question 10

What is included in the meals?

Accepted Answer

We serve seasonal kaiseki cuisine featuring fresh local ingredients from the San'in region—seafood such as white squid, crab, and fish, as well as Tajima beef and Tottori wagyu shabu-shabu—with a menu that changes monthly.

Question 11

Is there a parking lot?

Accepted Answer

Parking is available. For details, please contact the ryokan directly.

Question 12

Is Wi-Fi available?

Accepted Answer

We do not provide Wi-Fi.

Question 13

How do I get there?

Accepted Answer

Approximately 10 minutes by Nikkō Bus from JR Iwami Station (get off at Iwai Onsen, approximately 1 minute walk). Approximately 30 minutes by car from Tottori Airport.

Question 14

What is the address?

Accepted Answer

544 Iwai, Iwami Town, Iwami District, Tottori Prefecture

Question 15

Is there a parking lot?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it is available. Please contact the facility for details.

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