A 4-minute drive from the Port of Miyanoura, Minshuku Iwakawa offers affordable Japanese-style accommodations, rooftop barbecue facilities and free-use washing machines. Free Wi-Fi is available. 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. Clothes can be dried on the rooftop or in coin-operated clothes dryers.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

Free private parking


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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.0
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
9.1
Location
8.9
Free Wifi
8.7
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Katharina
    Germany Germany
    Very good location, good wifi and parking right next to the building. Bus stop is also right in front of the building. The facilities are simple, but basic standard for japanese guest houses. There are recommendations and pamphlets available for...
  • Rafavodo
    Argentina Argentina
    if you move by bus be carefull because they are few hours and last one coming back is very early
  • Yael
    Israel Israel
    The place is great Clean, big, good kitchen Free parking. The entrance to the new building is a bit hard with a car
  • Martin
    Japan Japan
    New building, very clean, 2 showers and toilets per floor, great kitchen. We bought all our food at the supermarket and cooked it there. Plenty of washing machines and dryers including a shoe dryer machine. Staff was very friendly and nice to talk...
  • Magdalena
    Poland Poland
    Great location near restaurants and grocery stores. Everythink was clean. Well equipped kitchen is free to use.
  • Bryan
    Canada Canada
    -The staff/worker downstairs in the shop is super friendly, helped me break down my larger bills into smaller ones multiple times, and enthusiastically greeted me every time I saw him. -The room was quite spacious and clean, and very...
  • Lucie
    France France
    The host was kind and explain us everything. The place is perfectly located in Miyanoura to get the buses to hike (3 minutes by foot). We could order bento the day before our hikes. There was a supermarket not far away for diner. There are also...
  • David
    United States of America United States of America
    Location is great for visiting Shiratani Unsuikyo. Staff are friendly and keep the place clean. Great value for what I paid
  • Rubik3141
    Italy Italy
    It's beside the bus stop that takes you everywhere. The room is very cute and very japanese. It has a common bathroom and a microwave. Everything was always very clean. The shower was enormous and they gave you towels. The washing machine was very...
  • 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...

Area info

Amenities of Minshuku Iwakawa
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular amenities
  • 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 available at a location nearby (reservation is needed).
    Services
    • Private check-in/out
    • Baggage storage
    • Packed lunches
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key access
    General
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Languages Spoken
    • Japanese

    House rules
    Minshuku Iwakawa takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
    You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
    Check-out
    Until 9:30 AM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children not allowed.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There's no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Accepted payment methods
    VisaCash
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed
    Quiet hours
    Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform Minshuku Iwakawa of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details 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 does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

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

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

    FAQs about Minshuku Iwakawa

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

    • Room options at Minshuku Iwakawa include:

      • Triple
      • Quad
      • Single
    • Check-in at Minshuku Iwakawa is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 9:30 AM.

    • 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, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.