Iwamuro Onsen Koshi no Yado Takashimaya

♨️A Night Steeped in Three Centuries of Black Waters

Niigata · Iwamuro Onsen Koshi no Yado Takashimaya

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Onsen · Iwamuro's Rare Black Waters (Kuro-yu)

• ♨️A rare source water — sulfur and salt combined with iron that turns the water black
• 🌿Soak in the black water in the men's ancient-hinoki bath Okina-no-Yu and its stone open-air bath, rich in source water.
• 🌌The newly built (2020) 'Hoshimi-no-yu' (Star-Viewing Bath), where a glass ceiling opens onto the night sky

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Rooms · Open-Air Bath Rooms That Hosted the Kisei-sen

• 🎴'Tokiwa,' the storied room that hosted Shogi Kisei-sen and Go Judan-sen championship matches, with a kakenagashi open-air bath
• 🛁Rooms such as 'Hiiragi' and 'Shion' come with their own cypress open-air baths
• ♿'Tachibana,' a barrier-free special room with a semi-open-air bath and a Simmons bed

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Cuisine · Traditional Japanese Fare from a Ryotei You Can Stay At

• 🍱Traditional kaiseki that captures the beauty of nature dish by dish, crafted by head chef Yasushi Kaneko
• 🐟The signature dish — prized nodoguro (blackthroat seaperch) baked in a salt crust
• 🍚Breakfast's Norwegian king salmon, marinated in a special miso and grilled

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Tangible Cultural Property · Spaces Steeped in Time

• 🏛️A storied inn whose buildings, including the lobby and the Kura-no-ma, are registered as a Japanese Tangible Cultural Property
• 🍵'Kutsurogi-dokoro,' a relaxation lounge built from an Edo-period village headman's residence, carrying 280 years of history
• 👑The 'Chuhitsu-no-ma,' where Emperor Meiji once rested in 1878, preserved exactly as it was

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Garden · The Owl's Garden of Good Fortune

• 🦉'Fuku-chan,' a brown hawk-owl that has returned every year for two decades, finds refuge in a century-old bamboo grove
• 🌸A round window frames a garden that blooms with the seasons
• 🍺Unwind with coffee or a local craft beer while taking in the garden view

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Banquets & Facilities · A Grand Hall of Japanese Architecture

• 🏯A grand hall with a suspended-ceiling design and no columns to block the view, seating up to about 70 guests
• 🏮The 'Kura-no-ma,' a nearly century-old rice and miso storehouse turned event space, ideal for small celebrations
• 🚭The entire property is non-smoking to prevent secondhand smoke, keeping the air clean throughout

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Access · Niigata's Iwamuro Onsen

• 🚉About 40 minutes from Niigata Station to Iwamuro Station on the JR Echigo Line, then about 10 minutes by car.
• 🚄About 2 hours from Tokyo to Tsubame-Sanjo Station on the Joetsu Shinkansen, then a 30-minute taxi ride
• 💳Debit and major credit cards accepted, in addition to cash
• 🚐Free shuttle from JR Tsubame-Sanjo Station (one run daily at 14:40; book 3 days ahead; 2+ guests)

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Cuisine · Traditional Japanese Fare from a Ryotei You Can Stay At

• 🍱Traditional kaiseki that captures the beauty of nature dish by dish, crafted by head chef Yasushi Kaneko
• 🐟The signature dish — prized nodoguro (blackthroat seaperch) baked in a salt crust
• 🍚Breakfast's Norwegian king salmon, marinated in a special miso and grilled

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Tangible Cultural Property · Spaces Steeped in Time

• 🏛️A storied inn whose buildings, including the lobby and the Kura-no-ma, are registered as a Japanese Tangible Cultural Property
• 🍵'Kutsurogi-dokoro,' a relaxation lounge built from an Edo-period village headman's residence, carrying 280 years of history
• 👑The 'Chuhitsu-no-ma,' where Emperor Meiji once rested in 1878, preserved exactly as it was

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A 'ryotei you can stay at,' where three centuries of Iwamuro Onsen's black spring waters, a bamboo grove over a hundred years old, and a building registered as a Tangible Cultural Property all come together. In an open-air-bath room once favored by Kisei-sen championship players, savor Niigata's traditional cuisine and a tranquil garden at your leisure.

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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: 18:00

* 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 Iwamuro Onsen Koshi no Yado Takashimaya?

Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is by 11:00.

Where is Iwamuro Onsen Koshi no Yado Takashimaya located?

It is in Niigata Niigata. Address: 678 Ko Iwamuroonsen Nishikan-ku.

How much does one night cost?

Recent lowest observed rate starts from ₩484,682 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.