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Iwane Sanso

2.5 star property
Ryokan in Kawakami with free parking

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Japanese Style Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets
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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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Business services

Room options

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Japanese Style Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Japanese Style Room

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

About the neighborhood

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 rock climbing, hiking/biking trails, and mountain biking nearby.
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547-129 Kawahake, Kawakami, Nagano, 384-1401

What's nearby

  • Chichibu Tama Kai National Park - 10 min drive - 4.4 miles
  • National Astronomical Observatory of Japan NOBEYAMA - 36 min drive - 17.4 miles
  • Kiyosato Highland Park - 46 min drive - 22.5 miles
  • Chateraise Ski Resort Yatsugatake - 46 min drive - 19.5 miles
  • Heidi's Village - 52 min drive - 29.0 miles

Getting around

  • Kai-Ōizumi Station - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪善慶庵 - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪ハッピードリンクショップ 川上大深山店 - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪松屋 - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪川上そば善慶庵 - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪藤本屋商店 - ‬15 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 the lobby.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Free train station pick-up, hot springs on site, and an electric car charging station
  • Luggage storage, smoke-free premises, and a TV in the lobby
Room features
All guestrooms at Iwane Sanso offer amenities such as free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Shared bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

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
  • Smoking not allowed

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property 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 bathing 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 onsite 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 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?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Iwane Sanso located?

Situated in the mountains, this ryokan is 4.5 mi (7.3 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 20 mi (32 km).

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