A 4-minute drive from the Port of Miyanoura, Minshuku Iwakawa offers affordable Japanese-style accommodation, rooftop barbecue facilities and free-use washing machines. Free Wi-Fi is available, and a free shuttle is provided from the port. Iwakawa Minshuku is a 25-minute drive from Unesco World Heritage Site Jomon Sugi, and from the gorgeous Shiratani Unsuikyo Ravine. Yakushima Airport is a 22-minute drive away, and the hotel is a 15-minute walk from the Port of Miyanoura. Air-conditioned rooms come with a tatami (woven mat) floor, a low table, seating cushions and traditional futon bedding. Shared bathroom facilities are for private use, and offer soap and shampoo. The Minshuku's shared kitchen is furnished with a stove, microwave, fridge and kitchenware. Barbecue facilities on Iwakawa's roof of can be freely used upon reservation, and clothes can be dried on the rooftop or in coin-operated clothes dryers.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

FREE private parking!


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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.0
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
9.1
Location
9.0
Free WiFi
8.4
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  • Maria
    Uruguay Uruguay
    It's located in front of one of the bus stops in Miyanoura. It's very convenient to move around and close to the Miyanoura port and tourist information center. The room I stayed in was very comfortable, wide and clean. The receptionist was very...
  • Mark
    Canada Canada
    Central location Clean, pleasant room and bathroom Free laundry
  • Matthieu
    France France
    - Simple yet beautiful room on the second floor of the new building / great view on the mountains. - Fully equipped hotel with spotless kitchen and laundry room. - shared bathroom and toilets were extremely clean. - Fresh towels every day. - Very...

Property surroundings

Facilities of Minshuku Iwakawa
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
Bathroom
  • Towels
  • Shared toilet
  • Shared bathroom
Activities
  • Fishing
    Additional charge
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is needed).
    Services
    • Private check-in/check-out
    • Luggage storage
    • Packed lunches
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key access
    General
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Languages spoken
    • Japanese

    House rules

    Minshuku Iwakawa takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 14:00 to 18:00

    Check-out

    Until 09:30

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    No age restriction

    There is no age requirement for check-in

    Visa Cash Minshuku Iwakawa accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Quiet hours

    Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    To use the hotel's free shuttle, please make a reservation at time of booking.

    Please inform Minshuku Iwakawa in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    Guests with tattoos may not be permitted to use the property’s public bathing areas or other facilities where the tattoos might be visible to other guests.

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

    In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.

    Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

    License number: 指令屋保第159号, 指令屋保第93号

    FAQs about Minshuku Iwakawa

    • Room options at Minshuku Iwakawa include:

      • Triple
      • Quadruple
      • Single

    • Minshuku Iwakawa offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Fishing

    • The prices at Minshuku Iwakawa may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Minshuku Iwakawa is 5 miles from the centre of Yakushima. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at Minshuku Iwakawa is from 14:00, and check-out is until 09:30.