Hotel Iya Onsen

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• mariajosel701

  10 agosto 2016
  Excelente

  Nanoyado Iya Onsen es el nombre completo de este hotel . Situado en lo alto del cañón su fachada decepciona a primera vista , pero cuando entras y llegas a tu habitación huauuuuu. las vistas son majestuosas, la habitación de estilo japonés dispone de todas las comodidades incluido n Rothemburg privado. Pero lo mejor son los Onsen al aire libre junto al río , a los que se accede con un teleférico desde el hotel , son simplemente impresionantes. Desayuno y cena de estílo japones muy bien servidos , servicio impecable. Solo un "pero" los accesos no están señalizados y es algo difícil llegar al hotel.

  

• Sue I

  30 mayo 2019
  Really worth the splurge

  It was going to be the highlight of our Shishoku trip and it didn't disappoint. The outdoor onsens at the bottom of the valley were superb - we went at 7am and each had the male/female onsen to ourselves. The outdoor onsen in our room provided a different experience - you can see the morning mist drifting across the mountain tops. Dinner consisted of a range of seasonal local produce (including the fish ayu, as we visited in May) beautifully cooked and elegantly presented. We were worried about access to the hotel - but really the drive was easy enough. The roads were narrow and windy in some places but not steep. There were mirrors everywhere, and we drove slowly and felt very safe. The Iya Valley area is beautiful.

  

• seanliutravel

  13 octubre 2019
  The jewel of accommodation in Iya Valley area

  There are so many great things about this hotel. For a starter, it's transportation. The hotel provides a complimentary shuttle service every morning from the hotel and every afternoon from the Oboke station. The pick-up and drop-off time are tailored to meet JR train timetable either southbound or northbound, so you don't have to worry about it. The driver that day, Okamoto-san, is friendly and he is also capable of communicating in English. During the drive, he stopped by one of the most anticipated attractions here, Hi-no-Ji Valley, for us to have some photo opportunities at this amazingly magnificent spot before heading to the hotel. The staff in the hotel, including receptionists, waitresses, servicemen, are all polite and trying to give you the best accommodation experience you may have. Most of the people who chose this hotel as their accommodation option are mostly aiming for its open-air hot spa accessed by cable car, and I am no exception. You need to take a 5 minutes cable car ride from the hotel down to the Iya River with a slope of 42 degrees and 175 meters difference in elevation. This is quite an unforgettable experience as you can freely enjoy the ride while viewing the panoramic view of the Iya Valley. The open-air hot springs is quite special and unique. Since it's only 38 degrees, you can enjoy it for quite a long time without feeling too hot or uncomfortable. The water directly comes from the origin and flows to the river, and it's quite an enjoyment to stay in the water and relax for quite some time, simmering your body in its silky texture of water, viewing the stunning views of Iya River. Indoor hot springs operate 24 hours, so you can freely take a shower and soak in hot water anytime you like with complimentary drinks to quench your thirst. The hotel offers a set dinner in the evening and semi-buffet type breakfast in the morning. Here, you can taste numerous local Shikoku cuisines which are difficult to find in other areas of Japan. Although they may not be so abundant in quantity, the flavor is there and you will definitely enjoy the varieties of dishes they can offer. We stayed here for two nights, and the set dinners for both days are totally different at different restaurants, which is another great stuff worth compliment. We stayed in room #315, and along with room #316, are two rooms with limited and blocked views under a reduced room rate. The hotel website also marks this notice and you can make your decision based on your preferences. My wife and I definitely had a great time here in Hotel Iyaonsen and we do recommend this hotel to travelers who visit Iya area.

  

• Sue S

  23 diciembre 2019
  Great food, great view, great onsen -- worth every penny!

  Once we found out about an onsen hotel in the middle of the "hidden valley" of Iya, where one must take a cable car to descend to an outdoor bath, we knew we had to try it. The place certainly did not disappoint. We only had our JR Rail Passes and did not rent a car, so we asked for a (free) shuttle pick-up. During the 30-minute ride to the hotel, the driver told us about the area and even stopped to show us some truly Instagram-worthy scenery. (If you easily get car sick, however, you SHOULD be prepared; the road is extremely narrow and curvy.) Once at the hotel, we thoroughly enjoyed the outdoor bath, which can only be reached by cable car. Even though the hot springs' temperature is relatively low, it kept us warm during the 5-minute ascent back to the hotel. And the view was absolutely stunning. Dinner and breakfast were to die for. The rooms, while pretty small, were tastefully decorated with modern amenities and were very clean and comfortable. Do sign up for the free nighttime Vine Bridge viewing tour. Without a doubt, you'll end up with some gorgeous photos! It's not an inexpensive hotel, but we felt that the experience was magical. Highly recommended!

  

• Rastnim

  18 febrero 2020
  Authentic Japanese experience in stunning nature

  We decided to splurge on this hotel during our visit to Shikoku as it is such an exceptional location and experience - we were very glad we did. The surrounding Iya Valley is absolutely incredibly stunning. This property is within walking distance of the famous Pissing Boy statue, about 5 minutes walk. The roads to reach this hotel are certainly interesting but great fun to drive. The property is truly a Japanese hotel built for Japanese tourists and as such doesnt have any Western comforts as such. Those staying should be aware although luxury, it isnt luxury to the standard of western hotels as thats not who its aimed at! The rooms are traditional with tatami floors and futon mattresses. Rooms have a toilet but no shower. To wash men and women have separate communal baths - you must be naked to go in - no getting out of it! The communal baths have small vanity units around the outside with shampoo and soap and shower heads. The stools are very small and not easy for tall foreigners. The onsen itself is an experience! It sits at the bottom of the valley and is only accessible by a very rickety funicular tram that goes almost vertically downwards and takes around 2 minutes one way. If you miss it you might be waiting a while for it to come back up! It is operated by the riders themselves. The onsen has a lovely view looking out over the river and surrounding valley. Again, you must be naked. It can take some getting used to but when you see the ease and comfort of the Japanese and their disregard for how bodies differ you will be at ease quickly. I found the Japanese were keen to find out what two naked westerners were doing in this remote onsen and wanted to talk. It was a really lovely experience. Recommend the kaiseki meal served here. Food is very good but again not tailored to western tastes (as it shouldnt be!). I recommend embracing it as the western breakfast for example didnt look great. I struggled as a vegetarian, I advised them in advance but they still served me chicken at dinner. When I said I dont eat chicken they brought me beef! Eventually they understood although I had to eat some fish so as not to go hungry! Theres nowhere else to eat anywhere nearby and roads too hazardous to do at night. Once here theres nothing much to do except kick back and absorb the whole experience.