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Iwane Sanso

2.5 star property
Travelers find mountain serenity at Iwane Sanso, where hot springs rejuvenate tired muscles and local cuisine showcases regional flavors

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Iwane Sanso offers a mountain retreat with an indoor bath, peaceful garden, cozy lobby fireplace, and local breakfast. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and restorative hot springs for a true ryokan experience.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$337
17 Mar - 18 Mar

Room options

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Japanese Style Room

Japanese Style Room

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Mountain view
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Futons
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About the area

Located in Kawakami, Iwane Sanso is in the mountains. Minamiaki Dam and Daitakesannagato Shrine are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Nobeyama SL Land and Takizawa Ranch. National Astronomical Observatory of Japan NOBEYAMA and Hall of Halls are also worth visiting. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking, rock climbing and mountain climbing nearby. Visit our Kawakami travel guide
Map
547-129 Kawahake, Kawakami, Nagano, 384-1401

What's nearby

  • Okutama, Tokyo is 50km away from #Tokyo central 2hours by train. There are the rope way, lifts to assist you to climb top of the mount Otake, 1209m and along the path there are sacred place like this #waterfalls.
    Chichibu Tama Kai National Park
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Hall of Halls
    49 min drive - 34.3 km
  • Kiyosato Highland Park
    57 min drive - 37.6 km

Getting around

  • Kai-Ōizumi Station
    38 min drive

Restaurants

  • みずがき食事処
    26 min drive
  • 四季の味 樹木里
    13 min drive
  • 月見草
    8 min drive
  • 瑞牆山荘 カフェ・レストラン モンターニュ
    34 min drive
  • 川上そば善慶庵
    16 min drive

About this property

Iwane Sanso

Ryokan in the mountains
Take advantage of an indoor public bath (no minerals), a terrace and a garden at Iwane Sanso. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as laundry facilities and a fireplace in reception.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Free train station pick-up, hot springs on-site and an electric car charging station
  • Luggage storage, a TV in reception and meeting rooms
Room features
All guest rooms at Iwane Sanso have amenities, such as free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Shared bathrooms with baths or showers and free toiletries
  • Electric kettles, heating and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Hot springs
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Hot springs
  • Public bath open from 3:00 PM - 8:00 AM
  • Public indoor bath (no minerals)
  • Public outdoor bath (no minerals)
  • Separate men/women areas in public bath
  • Yukata (Japanese robes)

More

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shared bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 16-inch flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating (climate-controlled)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 16

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the train station; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 6 AM - 7:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Utility fee (between 01 November and 31 March): JPY 880 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bath facility and high chair
This property accepts credit cards

We should mention

The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the on-site public bathing facilities

Property is also known as

Iwane Sanso Inn Kawakami
Iwane Sanso Inn
Iwane Sanso Kawakami
Iwane Sanso Ryokan
Iwane Sanso Kawakami
Iwane Sanso Ryokan Kawakami

Frequently asked questions

Is Iwane Sanso pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Iwane Sanso?

As of 10 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Iwane Sanso on 17 Mar 2026 start from NZ$337, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Iwane Sanso?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Iwane Sanso?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Iwane Sanso?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Iwane Sanso located?

Situated in the mountains, this ryokan is 4.6 mi (7.4 km) from Chichibu Tama Kai National Park and 8.6 mi (13.8 km) from Mt. Mikuni. Nobeyama SL Land and Takizawa Ranch are also within 16 miles (25 km).

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Reviews

Iwane Sanso Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

10

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

義之

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
目的だった満天の星は見られませんでしたが、リラックスできた滞在でした
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yuka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
少し寒目の季節にお世話になりました。お庭の白樺の紅葉がとても美しく、生涯の中で伺えて良かった宿です。お料理も素晴らしく、手厚くおもてなしいただきました。露天風呂まであり、最高です。長く続いている宿だそうで、改装してあるところないところの差はあれど、総じて清潔感もあり、過ごしやすかったです
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Hiroyuki

改装済とそうでない部分のギャップが大きい。 食事は、品数も多く美味しかった。
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Takahisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

??

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024