Kira Onsen Kotobukisou

♨️The warmth of an old house, kept by a 95-degree spring that rises on its own

Niigata · Kira Onsen Kotobukisou

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Straight from the Source: True Kakenagashi

• ♨️A true kakenagashi hot spring, fed by an artesian source that rises entirely on its own, without any pump
• 🌡️Water rising at a scorching 95 degrees is gently cooled over its 500-meter journey and lightly diluted to a temperature just right for skin
• 🧪A sodium chloride-sulfate spring (a hypotonic, mildly alkaline, high-temperature source) said to ease neuralgia, muscle pain, and fatigue

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Bathing Around the Clock, and a Free Private Bath

• 🕛Both the men's and women's baths overlook the garden and are open for soaking 24 hours a day
• 👨‍👩‍👧A free private family bath lets your group soak together in comfort
• 🌿Soak at ease with garden views just outside the window

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Purely Japanese Rooms, Each One Different

• 🏯Every room is a purely Japanese tatami room, each with its own distinct design
• 🌉Options range from the inn's best room, with a view of the Maruyama Bridge, to rooms overlooking fresh countryside scenery
• 🪑Choose to fit your group, from spacious group rooms with a wide veranda and large chairs to compact rooms for solo or business travelers

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Home Cooking from the Mountains and Sea of Iwafune

• 🍚A table Niigata is proud of, centered on Iwafune Koshihikari rice, grown along a clear river
• 🐟Enjoy fresh catches landed at Iwafune Harbor alongside seasonal wild mountain vegetables
• 👩‍🍳Every dish is handmade, prepared with care from ingredients the chef selects personally

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The Warmth of an Old House, Since Showa 35

• 🏮A long-established hot-spring inn that began in 1960 (Showa 35), when a hot-spring well was first dug beside the Arakawa River
• 🤝Guided by the motto 'raisha nyoki'—welcoming guests as if they were coming home—it has long been a healing refuge for travelers and locals alike
• 👘The third-generation okami carries forward the founders' spirit, offering hospitality straight from the heart

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Quiet High Ground at the Foot of Mount Iide

• ⛰️Set on high ground rich with nature, along National Route 113 at the foot of Mount Iide
• 🚕About 5 minutes by taxi from JR Echigo-Shimoseki Station
• 🅿️Two parking lots are available (stairs lead from Lot 1 to the entrance; Lot 2 is closed in winter)

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Purely Japanese Rooms, Each One Different

• 🏯Every room is a purely Japanese tatami room, each with its own distinct design
• 🌉Options range from the inn's best room, with a view of the Maruyama Bridge, to rooms overlooking fresh countryside scenery
• 🪑Choose to fit your group, from spacious group rooms with a wide veranda and large chairs to compact rooms for solo or business travelers

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Home Cooking from the Mountains and Sea of Iwafune

• 🍚A table Niigata is proud of, centered on Iwafune Koshihikari rice, grown along a clear river
• 🐟Enjoy fresh catches landed at Iwafune Harbor alongside seasonal wild mountain vegetables
• 👩‍🍳Every dish is handmade, prepared with care from ingredients the chef selects personally

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A long-established inn on high ground, where a 95-degree spring rises on its own without a pump and flows straight into the baths, each purely Japanese-style room has its own character, and home-cooked meals pair Iwafune Koshihikari rice with the bounty of mountain and sea. Since its founding in Showa 35 (1960), it has welcomed guests with hospitality meant to feel like coming home—let body and mind unwind here.

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* This introduction was compiled from information published by each property (official website and similar sources), so some details may differ from what you find on the day. It is AI-assisted and can contain errors — please check the official website and the details shown at booking before you reserve.

체크인·체크아웃 · 체크인: 15:00 · 체크아웃: 11:00 · 최종 체크인: 24:00

* Translated from information supplied by the property; the cancellation policy shown at booking takes precedence.

From onsen etiquette to check-in — the things worth knowing first.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Kira Onsen Kotobukisou?

Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is by 10:00.

Where is Kira Onsen Kotobukisou located?

It is in Niigata Iwafune-gun. Address: 669 Kamiseki, Sekikawa-mura.

How much does one night cost?

Recent lowest observed rate starts from ₩142,725 per night for two adults. Rates vary by date and room type, so a live search is most accurate.

What is the cancellation and refund policy?

Free-cancellation deadlines vary by rate plan and are shown with each room. Cancelling before the deadline gives a full refund.