Shimoda Onsen Igaya Ryokan

♨️A 700-year-old spring, healed into legend by a heron

Kumamoto · Shimoda Onsen Igaya Ryokan

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700 Years Since Opening: Amakusa's Oldest Hot Spring

• 🏯Founded in the Meiji era, it is the oldest ryokan still operating in Shimoda Onsen
• 🕊️Known as the 'Heron Spring' after a legend of a wounded heron healing itself in its waters
• 🎖️A celebrated spring designated in 1952 as the first National Health Resort hot spring in Kumamoto Prefecture

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Kakenagashi, With No Dilution, Heating, or Recirculation

• 💧Follows three principles: no heating, no dilution, no recirculation
• 🌊A remarkable flow of about 2,100 liters per minute
• 🧴A sodium bicarbonate chloride spring, nicknamed the 'Cleansing Bath,' that leaves skin smooth

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Amakusa Pottery-Stone Bath and Hinoki Bath

• 🪨A tub built from Amakusa pottery stone, the raw material for white porcelain, cradles the spring water gently
• 🌲Unwind in the hinoki bath, rich with phytoncide fragrance, and the semi-open-air bath just beyond it
• 🕛Baths are open around the clock, from check-in to check-out, including late night and early morning

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Just 10 Rooms, Warm with the Feel of Wood

• 🪵Cozy Japanese-style rooms with the warmth of wood and a touch of Showa-era charm
• 🚽Every room has a washlet toilet, TV, air conditioning, refrigerator, and safe
• 🏠With just 10 rooms, the small ryokan carries an easy, unmistakably Amakusa atmosphere

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Cuisine by the Same Chef as Sister Property 'Gosoku no Kutsu'

• 🐟Kaiseki built from wild local fish caught in nearby waters and regional vegetables
• 👨‍🍳Prepared by the same chef as sister property Gosoku no Kutsu, sought out by food lovers nationwide
• 🍽️Dinner is served in-room, so you can enjoy it in complete privacy

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Choose Your Own Delicacies from the Amakusa Sea

• 🦞Choose a plan featuring spiny lobster, abalone, Amakusa black beef, or Amakusa Daio chicken
• 🍣Options include an extra-sashimi plan, letting you book around the seafood you love most
• 🦠During purple sea urchin season, mid-March to mid-May, the inn holds a 'melt-in-your-mouth fresh sea urchin' festival

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Sightseeing in Amakusa & Getting There

• 🌅Set in the heart of Shimoda Onsen on Amakusa's west coast, it makes a good base for exploring Amakusa
• 🚗About 120 minutes by car from Matsubase Interchange
• 📶Free Wi-Fi throughout every room and the property, with yukata provided

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Amakusa Pottery-Stone Bath and Hinoki Bath

• 🪨A tub built from Amakusa pottery stone, the raw material for white porcelain, cradles the spring water gently
• 🌲Unwind in the hinoki bath, rich with phytoncide fragrance, and the semi-open-air bath just beyond it
• 🕛Baths are open around the clock, from check-in to check-out, including late night and early morning

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Just 10 Rooms, Warm with the Feel of Wood

• 🪵Cozy Japanese-style rooms with the warmth of wood and a touch of Showa-era charm
• 🚽Every room has a washlet toilet, TV, air conditioning, refrigerator, and safe
• 🏠With just 10 rooms, the small ryokan carries an easy, unmistakably Amakusa atmosphere

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Founded in the Meiji era, the oldest ryokan in Shimoda Onsen draws straight from springs with over 700 years of history. In just 10 rooms, make special family memories around a celebrated spring said to have healed a heron, and natural seafood from the nearby waters.

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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: 10:00 · 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 Shimoda Onsen Igaya Ryokan?

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

Where is Shimoda Onsen Igaya Ryokan located?

It is in Kurokawa · Kumamoto Amakusa. Address: 1296-1 Amakusamachi-shimodakita.

How much does one night cost?

Recent lowest observed rate starts from ₩262,634 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.