Iwamuro Onsen Menmentei Wataya

♨️240 Years of Hot Springs, Straight from the Source

Niigata · Iwamuro Onsen Menmentei Wataya

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'Wataya no Yu' — A Celebrated Blend of Two Sources

• ♨️A blended spring combining Iwamuro Onsen's own source with the No. 3 spring of sister inn Taiho Onsen's Dai-ro no Yu
• 💧Genuine gensen kakenagashi, drawn from the inn's own source with no dilution
• ✨Known as the 'silky-skin bath' for its sulfur content

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Views of Iwamuro Fuji from the 5th-Floor Outdoor Bath

• 🏔️From the fifth-floor view bath (women's side), Iwamuro Fuji (Mt. Matsutake) and Mt. Taho fill the view
• 🍁Scenery that changes with each season, offering something to see year-round
• 🌅Open and close your day with an evening sunset and a morning soak

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Rooms with a Private Spring All Your Own

• 🛁Room Taiho 101 comes with its own private hinoki-wood indoor bath fed by gensen kakenagashi
• 🌸Additional rooms, such as Tenjin 205, are also fitted with private in-room baths
• 🏯Tatami rooms carrying the character of a long-established inn founded over 240 years ago

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Barrier-Free Design for Comfort at Any Age

• ♿Room Kokusho 100 is a barrier-free Western-style twin with its own private spring bath
• 🛏️One electric bed offers peace of mind for guests with limited mobility
• 🚪Rooms Tenjin 205 and 206 can be opened into one connecting family room

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Seasons of Echigo from the Inn's Own Organic Farm

• 🌾Niigata-grown Koshihikari rice and vegetables, organically farmed by the owner
• 🐟Fresh seafood from the Sea of Japan and Niigata's own brand pork, 'Mumiton'
• 🦪Locally sourced dishes such as salt-grilled Niigata nodoguro and charcoal-grilled abalone

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A Long-Established Inn, Over 240 Years in Iwamuro Onsen

• 📜A historic inn tracing its roots back to the days of 'Menmentei Wataya'
• 🎎Home to a collection of over 300 calligraphy and paintings by figures such as Ito Hirobumi and Musanokoji Saneatsu
• 🍵The tea-house-style annex 'Kinshoan,' built in sukiya style, is preserved as a symbol of the inn

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A Cozy Lounge and Barefoot-Friendly Interiors

• 🌳A folding screen of roots from a 500-year-old cedar welcomes guests at the entrance
• 👣Feel the texture of the floors underfoot — no slippers needed throughout the inn
• 📚A former library turned lounge, plus a 4th-floor karaoke lounge, round out the amenities

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Easy Access and Free Shuttle Service

• 🚗20 minutes from Makigata-Higashi IC and 30 minutes from Sanjo-Tsubame IC on the Hokuriku Expressway
• 🚌Free shuttle to Iwamuro and Yahiko stations for groups of 2 or more, with reservation 3 days in advance
• ⛩️Nearby attractions include Yahiko Shrine and Kokushoji Temple's Gogoan

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Rooms with a Private Spring All Your Own

• 🛁Room Taiho 101 comes with its own private hinoki-wood indoor bath fed by gensen kakenagashi
• 🌸Additional rooms, such as Tenjin 205, are also fitted with private in-room baths
• 🏯Tatami rooms carrying the character of a long-established inn founded over 240 years ago

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Barrier-Free Design for Comfort at Any Age

• ♿Room Kokusho 100 is a barrier-free Western-style twin with its own private spring bath
• 🛏️One electric bed offers peace of mind for guests with limited mobility
• 🚪Rooms Tenjin 205 and 206 can be opened into one connecting family room

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From a gensen kakenagashi bath blending two spring sources, to the view of Iwamuro Fuji from the 5th-floor outdoor bath, to Echigo's seasonal dishes grown in the inn's own farm — experience a refined night of hot springs from a long-established inn with over 240 years of history.

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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: 21:30

* 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 Iwamuro Onsen Menmentei Wataya?

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

Where is Iwamuro Onsen Menmentei Wataya located?

It is in Niigata Niigata. Address: 581 Iwamuro Onsen, Nishikan-ku, Niigata-shi, Niigata.

How much does one night cost?

Recent lowest observed rate starts from ₩248,125 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.