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♨️1,300 Years Flowing, San'in's Oldest Hot Spring

Tottori · Iwai Onsen Iwaiya

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San'in's Oldest, a Standing Bath Fed Straight from the Source

• ♨️Counted as San'in's oldest hot spring, flowing for 1,300 years
• 🛁The signature 'Gensen Chojuno-yu,' deep enough to stand chest-high, with the source rising beneath pine floorboards
• 💧A naturally flowing calcium-sodium sulfate spring, 100% kakenagashi at about 50°C

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'Sedono-yu,' an Open-Air Bath Ringed by Bamboo Fencing

• 🍃A clear open-air bath enclosed by bamboo fencing and a pavilion-style roof
• ☀️Soak at leisure under sunlight filtering through the leaves
• 🔁Alternates with Gensen Chojuno-yu between men and women; the private bath 'Yoimachiso' is also available

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Rooms Named for Flowers in a Three-Story Wooden Inn

• 🌸A three-story wooden building dating to the Edo era, every room named after a flower
• 🛏️13 tatami rooms in all, including a two-room special suite with a wide veranda and Japanese-style bed
• 🍵Yukata, fridge, and tea set are provided, along with clove-dyed tabi socks and towels

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Inaba Kaiseki, Local Delicacies

• 🦀Matsuba crab in winter, iwagaki oysters in summer, abalone in fall fill the table
• 🥩Served with a mini Tottori wagyu steak alongside local coastal fish and mountain greens
• 🍶Breakfast brings local flavors of tofu-chikuwa and grilled fish, paired with San'in sake

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Facilities Steeped in Folk Craft

• 🎨An elegant interior decorated throughout with Tottori folk-craft furniture and artwork
• 🍹A garden bar lounge by night, a sun-dappled tea lounge by day
• 💆A full-body treatment from a skilled therapist is available after your soak

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The Warmth of a Tatami-Floored Inn

• 🏮Tatami runs even through the corridors, as comfortable as home
• 🌼Flowers arranged daily by the innkeeper reflect Tottori's four seasons
• 🛍️The lobby shop carries San'in folk goods and local specialties

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A Three-Story Wooden Building, the Charm of an Old Inn

• 🏯Founded about 150 years ago, a three-story wooden building that keeps its old-world charm
• 🌳A simple, time-honored structure that treasures its natural form
• 🕊️A storied inn belonging to the association preserving Japan's hidden hot springs

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Iwai Onsen Village, Near the Tottori Sand Dunes

• 🚌About 10 minutes by bus from Iwami Station, set in Iwai Onsen village
• 🏖️Close to the Tottori Sand Dunes and Kannon-in Temple, a good base for sightseeing
• 🕐Check-in at 15:00, check-out at 10:00 — enjoy an unhurried schedule

San'in's oldest spring, flowing for 1,300 years, and a three-story wooden inn filled with the warmth of folk craft. At Iwai Onsen Iwaiya, spend a night warmed through, body and soul, by a deep standing bath and local delicacies.

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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.

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Check In/Check Out Policy · Check In: 15:00 · Check Out: 10:00 · Last Check In: 18:00

* These policies are the property's own text, in English; the cancellation policy shown at booking takes precedence.