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Minshuku Iwakawa

2.5 star property
Travelers appreciate the simple charm of this peaceful retreat where they can park for free and still stay connected to what matters most

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Minshuku Iwakawa offers an authentic, comfortable experience without complexity. Guests enjoy in-room WiFi, convenient laundry facilities, luggage storage, and a smoke-free environment for a refreshing stay.

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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry

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  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons

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About the neighborhood

Yakushima is home to Minshuku Iwakawa. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Yakushima National Park and Shitogo Banyan Tree, while Yakushima Sea Turtle Hall and Yakusugi Nature Museum are cultural highlights. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing. Visit our Yakushima travel guide
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Map
203-7, Miyanoura, Yakushimacho, Yakushima, Kagoshima, 891-4205

What's nearby

  • Exploring the ancient forests of Yakushima, just off Kyushu. This place, with its sub-tropical environment and stunning mountainous landscape, truly is a nature lovers paradise. It's also home to some of Japan's oldest living trees, some of which are over 1,000 years old - the oldest might even be 7,000+ years. #adventure #japan #yakushima #nature
    Yakushima National Park
    13 min drive - 5.1 miles
  • Yaku Shrine
    4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Yakushima Environmental Culture Village Center
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Nagata Inakahama
    35 min drive - 14.2 miles
  • Yakusugi Nature Museum
    36 min drive - 15.0 miles

Getting around

  • Yakushima Airport (KUM)
    18 min drive

Restaurants

  • 一湊珈琲焙煎所
    14 min walk
  • Dining Cafe misola
    12 min walk
  • エアポートやくしま
    10 min drive
  • 潮騒
    4 min walk
  • 鹿児島ホルモン
    3 min walk

About this property

Minshuku Iwakawa

Property highlights
Minshuku Iwakawa provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at Minshuku Iwakawa include comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Showers and free toiletries

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 19-inch flat-screen TV

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 9:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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
Children up to the age of 5 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a 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
This property accepts cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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

Property is also known as

Minshuku Iwakawa Guesthouse Yakushima
Minshuku Iwakawa Guesthouse
Minshuku Iwakawa Yakushima
Minshuku Iwakawa Yakushima
Minshuku Iwakawa Guesthouse
Minshuku Iwakawa Guesthouse Yakushima

Frequently asked questions

Is Minshuku Iwakawa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Minshuku Iwakawa?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Minshuku Iwakawa?

Check-out is at 9:30 AM.

Where is Minshuku Iwakawa located?

Situated in Yakushima, this guesthouse is within a 10-minute walk of Yaku Shrine and Yakushima Environmental Culture Village Center. Shitogo Banyan Tree and Isso Beach are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Minshuku Iwakawa Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.0

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 105 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 105 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 105 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 105 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 105 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marie-Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, friendly staff and lots of restaurants nearby!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property which is very clean and has good facilities. One thing to note is that check in closes quite early and there is no elevator.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great overall experience, would recommend for anyone staying in the area. Simple, clean, and comfortable Japanese style room. Accomodating for when I had to extend my stay one night from a cancelled ferry.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

N

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The shower rooms are brand new. It's wide and clean. The room has a small TV and Futon mat. The floor is barrier-free. Also, the restroom is clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This minshuku was easy to find, close to bus service (airport, Ambo Port \ access to Kitasugi and small/quaint Kusugawa onsen. Amenities includes a nice kitchen with essentials including stove, microwave, utensils, pots and pans. Good location. Can be a bit noisy in early morning and then there is the public address system- ha! Played eidelweiss every morning.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

MAN KUEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property is new and clean, comfortable for family to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jakob Kennet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice, clean, organized and simple
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Michael

Its ok.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

brett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly and tried to be helpful but the language barrier was problematic until speaking with management. We missed our first night and initial conversations made it appear they no longer held our reservation for the 2nd night. Eventually we were told to check back 4 hours later but spent the day wondering if we had accommodations. In the end, all worked out. It was a great place and we'd all happily stay again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

MAKOTO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

今後も懐に優しい宿でいて下さい。

タオル類の毎日交換、洗濯機の無料利用、自炊道具の充実等、コストを抑えたい旅行者には嬉しいサービスだった。空港バスのバス停やレンタルバイクが近かった事も助かった。
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

KENSUKE

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
部屋が新しく清掃もしっかりしていて、とても綺麗でした。 洗濯機もあり乾燥機（100円）で使用可能です。 バス停も近いし、海もすぐです。 シャワーだけなので、お風呂あれば完璧でした。 夜は真っ暗
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

WAI PING

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
整體算不錯。 最好就是洗衣機及乾衣機提供，當下雨天時特別有需要。
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Ambre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bon rapport qualité prix, proche du port ainsi que de restaurant, commerce et magasin de location. Il est aussi possible de réserver des bento. Attention aux horaires de Check in qui peuvent être contraignante si on doit rendre la voiture de location avant mais rien de dramatique. L’isolation sonore n’est pas incroyable (cloison) entre les chambres donc il faut faire attention à être prévenant en ne faisant pas trop de bruit pour les autres.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

NAKAHATA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
家族で利用させていただきました。設備や備品が利用者目線になっておりとても過ごしやすかったです。また利用したいです。
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Hisanori

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
街灯が少なく、日没後は道が暗く、少し危なく感じた。
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

SUKJIN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
룸 깨끗하고 공동욕실도 좋습니다.버스정류장에서 가까워서 조몬스기와 시라타니운수이쿄 가기도 편리합니다. 다만 방음이 잘 되지않아서 옆방 소음이 컸습니다.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

ゆか

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
部屋、シャワー、トイレも綺麗で、洗濯は自由かつ洗剤も付いてます。乾燥機も大型で乾きやすい。 清潔で安心できる宿で満足してます。
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Satoshi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
別館のお部屋が綺麗で良かったです
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

sunggon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

야쿠시마 여행 하기에 가성비 좋은 숙소

게스트 하우스라 는 유형의 숙박을 해보지 않은 우리는 걱정스러웠지만 숙소는 너무 깔끔하고 가까이 있는 마트에서 간단한 장을 봐서 저녁도 해결하기에 충분했습니다. 여행 목적인 새벽에 일어나 아라카와 등산로 가는 버스 타기에 좋은 숙소였습니다. 한 달이 지난 지금도 좋은 인상과 추억으로 미뤘던 후기를 씁니다.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

King Shing

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
旅館雖然有歲月痕跡，但保養得宜且設備完善，使用上沒有任何不便，絕對推薦遊客入住
別館
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

DAISUKE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
釣りで利用しました！ 古い宿ですが、清潔で自由に出入り出来て宿の方も優しく気持ちよく利用できました！
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Masayuki

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
とても綺麗で清潔だった。 受付の場所から宿まで、結構距離があった。

10/10 Excellent

Yuangui

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
シャワー、トイレは供用ですが、数に余裕があり、他の宿泊者との距離感も近くはないと感じたのがとても良かったです。
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Good Location, Early Check Out Time

Simple hostel located along island bus route. Check out time is at 9:30.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Good except wi-fi

Everything as advertised (barebones but cheap and convenient) EXCEPT the wi-fi that was barely working (impossible to watch a video or skype)
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020