Iya Kankou Ryokan

Such a nice quiet remote place run by a so sweet old lady, and who speaks English much better than most of other hosts I've met. Unforgettable experience.

Really good dinner and breakfast. Helpful staff.

Wir wurden sehr freundlich empfangen. Das Essen war sehr lecker, auf Anfrage wurde sogar vegetarisch für uns gekocht. Die Kazurabashi Brücke ist nur 5 Minuten zu Fuß entfernt. Gäste des Ryokan bekommen Ermäßigung für das Onsen in einem nahegelegenen Hotel. Wunderschönes Freiluft-onsen, unbedingt zu empfehlen!

Cibo ottimo e posiIone invidiabile.

Niente

Great location, quiet and comfortable to rest and sleep! Staff was kind and helpful, and very flexible with our arrival time which we greatly appreciated. Dinner and breakfast was simple and super delicious!

Very nice staff, bath/shower room was lovely and clean. Very beautiful location, and close to biwa waterfall and the famous vine bridge. The discount for a local onsen was a nice bonus. The dinner and breakfast were filling and very tasty, with local ingredients.

Our room had a funny smell (maybe from being above the kitchen). If you have are travelling on public transport the ryokan is about 10 minutes from the closest bus stop up a steep hill.

準備的素食定食超級豐盛，還有附甜點蛋糕，非常的貼心。環境也非常乾淨整潔，以後若有機會再來，還是會選擇住這裡。

l'acceuil, la chambre spacieuse et typiquement traditionnelle , les repas petit-déjeuner et diner sont copieux et de qualités, avec des produits régionaux et du tofu local, je recommande fortement. Personnel charmant et attentionné. La vallée d'Iya se mérite!

Rien, esprit authentique d'un endroit reculé du Japon traditionnel.

睡得很舒服，餐點也很好吃

那個泡湯水沒有乾淨

Lækker aftensmad og søde folk. Smukt område og fantastisk natur. En rigtig fantastisk oplevelse.

Yummy breakfast and dinner prepared by the lovely owner. Comfy room in a serene location. The shared bathrooms and toilets were clean. Near the vine bridge. And free parking! Would love to stay again 😊

Noting. Loved everything!

Het lag centraal. De oude eigenaresse was top. Eten was prima. Gedeelde douche en toilet waren schoon en weinig tot geen wachttijd. Er was een leuk dakterras met mooi uitzicht. Dit kregen we te horen van een andere gast. Jammer, want is echt een leuke plek!

Niets

Hosts were amazing, 3 adorable old ladies willing to share their culture and their knowledge. They cooked delicious authentic japenese meals. Tried their best to communicate even with the language barrier. Thank you so much again !

晚餐實在太豐盛了，真的太棒。

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Het eten! We waren er 3 nachten met net zoveel diners. Elke keer anders, volledig Japans en heerlijk!! Vriendelijk personeel, ruime en schone kamers. Prachtige omgeving.

Er was maar 1 douche voor 6 kamers, maar dat bleek geen enkel probleem.

Tout était

改装されていて清潔でした。夕飯後自由に使えるテラスも素敵でした。

Die Inhaber sind überaus freundlich! Das Ryokan ist sehr gut geführt und sauber! Zur berühmten Lianen-Brücke sind es wenige Minuten zu Fuss. Der Parkplatz ist genau gegenüber. Es gibt eine sehr schöne Terrasse, auf der man den Abend genießen kann.

In unserem Zimmer hat es nach Essen gerochen.

とにかくご飯うまかった おばあちゃんが可愛らしかったです 近場の最高の温泉の割引チケットもらった その温泉　かこいちレベルでした。

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Une expérience inoubliable. Notre hôte, une dame d’une gentillesse exceptionnelle, nous a accueillis avec énormément de chaleur et nous a préparé un délicieux dîner ainsi qu’un excellent petit-déjeuner. Oubliez le luxe : une rencontre aussi authentique vaut bien plus que le plus bel hôtel. Merci du fond du cœur pour votre accueil. Nous reviendrons avec grand plaisir.

אירוח יפני משפחתי מסורתי

אוכל בסיסי

The staff were super friendly, the food was superb and the Ryokan was very authentic. I could not ask for more.

Everything was great.

I traveled through Shikoku for 10 days without a car and staying at this ryokan was the highlight of my trip. I really wanted to visit the vine bridge and it’s located just down the hill from Iya Kankou. I was already blown away when I got off the JR train at the Oboke Station but a 20-minute bus ride up the mountain brought me to an absolutely stunning setting. The owner was so gracious and accommodating. Staying here was a chance to have the ryokan experience AND get off the beaten path into the mountains of Shikoku. The dinner and the breakfast were also a chance to have traditional Japanese meals (the owner offered many variations) and all 10(!) dishes were delightful. I was nervous about sleeping on the traditional bed on the floor but it felt the same as every other mattress on my trip through Japan. I like firm mattresses so I’ve been sleeping very well. I chose Iya Kankou Ryokan because of other reviews I read and I’m so glad I did! Note: you don’t have to get the meals but everything around is closed at night. She also offers snacks and drinks you can help yourself to (and pay for at checkout) and you can enjoy these on an expansive deck looking across to the waterfall and surrounding mountains.

Perfect.

- beautiful food - serene surroundings - amazing staff - comfortable amenities

Nothing everything was great

Great location directly opposite the vine bridges. Great home cooked meals and company in the dining room with lots of diverse travellers!

Nothing

We loved the peacefulness of the place and the food and people who hosted us and showed tremendous hospitality. The room was so relaxing and comfortable and the food prepared was delicious.

Everything was perfect.

Good basic food. Great location.

Winter doona in summer, 2 toilets and 1 shower for 12 people. Overpriced including food and drinks.

The staff is very kind and friendly, especially the old lady. They serve local food. The place is very close to the vine bridge.

The parking area is very small and your car might be blocked in. However we did not have any issues. There are steep stairs that lead to the rooms.

Excellent breakfast and dinner with big portions. Nice outdoor space with a view of the mountains was perfect place to relax and enjoy a beer.

Owner is very hospitable. Food is outstanding.

This is a very basic ryokan with no frills. Bedroom smelled like someone had cooked cabbage in it. Even with open window the smell did not dissipate over the two nights we stayed there.

La qualité de l’accueil et la gentillesse de nos hôtes. Les délicieux repas, variés et copieusement servis. Merci 🙏

RAS

食事が充実していて、味も良い。 展望の良い広いテラスがあってくつろげる。

施設が古くて狭い。

スタッフの方の対応が素晴らしい。 落合集落まで行くため、 バスの時間にあわせて待機していただき、荷物を、預けることができ、非常に助かりました。

Petit ryokan de 5-6 chambres. Type rural traditionnel. Nous sommes accueillis par une dame d’un certain âge qui nous a surpris par ses capacités d’accueil et de gestion en anglais. Repas traditionnel japonais de campagne. Nouvelle terrasse sympa pour boire un verre. Nous avons profité du bel onsen de l’hôtel voisin.

L’odeur du tatami neuf dans la chambre 😁 Si vous cherchez la modernité, passez votre chemin. Si vous souhaitez vivre une expérience typique simple traditionnelle, c’est la bon adresse.

The old lady running it. She can barely walks the stairs, but she is sooo cute. The best. She even can sing old Japanese. Thank you!!

The host of the Ryokan was extremely kind and helpful. We arrived late on the first night of our stay and were very grateful the dinner provided.

Family run, very beautiful property in a great location in a pretty place.

First and foremost, the staff were amazing. The lovely lady that runs the inn is a wonderful host. When I asked if she could accommodate vegan meals she did her best and was able to provide great dinners and breakfasts for me! The location is great, right in the middle of many points of interest in Iya valley. There were free parking spaces in front of the inn. The shared bath was clean and wide. The room was wide, clean and comfy.

Nothing, I will definitely come back if I visit Iya again!

夕食がおいしかった。 スタッフがみんな親切だった。(アットホームで実家に戻った様) 有名な温泉に割安で入れる。

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Das Haus wird von drei Damen geleitet, die absolut herzlich und liebenswert sind. Die familiäre Atmosphäre ist aussergewöhnlich. Das selbstgemachte Essen ist hervorragend und mehr als reichhaltig. Tolle japanische Spezialitäten. Die Lage ist super zum Besuch vieler Sehenswürdigkeiten im Iya Tal. Ein Auto macht dies einfacher. Der ÖPNV IM Iya Tal ist eingeschränkt.

Eine (Doppel)Dusche für das ganze Haus ist nicht wirklich praktisch. Es organisiert sich zwar alles irgendwie, ist aber nicht ganz einfach, zumal die Essenszeiten auch sehr eingeschränkt sind. Das Essen wiederholt sich spätestens nach zwei Übernachtungen.

Everything was just great a fantastic experience well run and so friendly.Very handy to everything, but you do really need a car. We were there on a weekend and used the buses which we managed with okay but they do restrict you. As an older couple 83 and 76 we could not have been happier with Iya Kankou, would thoroughly recommend.

Nothing to dislike.

Super auberge traditionnelle avec demi-pension traditionnelle locale !

Authentiek en vriendelijk. De tijd heeft misschien stil gestaan qua inrichting maar wat een lieve mensen

This is such a lovely inn run by a wonderful family. They kindly prepared vegan dinner and breakfast for us. We had a very relaxing stay and loved waking up to the sound of the river.

If you are looking for 4 or 5 star luxury accommodation Iya Kankou Ryokan is not for you. However, if you are looking for a welcoming comfortable guest house with beautiful traditional meals and a wonderful hostess, this is the place for you. Yes, the stairs are steep (we were on the 3rd floor), yes, that facilities are shared not ensuite, but Bee San is a treasure and her hospitality is superb. Assisted by her son, - a chef, the meals are traditional, very tasty and very reasonably priced, as is the ryokan. Bee San has some English and s very helpful. The location, 5 min walk from the Vine Bridge and 8 min walk to the bus station and tourist centre is supurb.

The stairs are steep, but you just need to be careful and its helpful to have smallish suitcases.

La experiencia completa es maravillosa el lugar es increíble, las instalaciones muy tradicionales, el baño, las camas, la mesita, la ropa, todo!! El personal es muy amoroso y la señora que cocina es muy tierna y cocina delicioso la comida es realmente buena y las porciones grandes! Una real delicia, volveríamos felices.

Tout! Super accueil, la nourriture est incroyable, les chambres sont propres et la localisation très bien située

Superlieve gastvrouw, lekker eten. Heerlijk verblijf op een prachtige locatie.

Kazu and Mother and Grandmother made us feel very welcome, after we arrived wet, dirty and tired after arriving by bike. They graciously accommodated my wife's gluten allergy, and the food was delicous.

The shared bathroom was an adjustment, but was not a problem. It just added to the experience.

Good value for money

I’d appreciate if there is more variety for breakfast.

Maison d'hôtes situées au milieu de la vallée d'Iya, accessible en bus. Chambres confortables. La baignoire partagée permet de prendre un bain chaud. Petit déjeuner et dîner simples mais bons. Personnel accueillant.

Rien

Superbe petit ryokan. Parking gratuit devant l’établissement. La grand mère tient la maison et vous accueille avec gentillesse. Les repas et petits déjeuners sont très bon, de style traditionnel. La chambre est simple, en tatami avec futons. C’est un vieux ryokan, je vous attendez pas à des équipements très moderne. Mais c’est ce qui fait le charme de l’établissement ! Il est situé à 5mn à pied d’un des célèbre ponts en lianes de la vallée. Il y a des bons de réduction pour aller à l’onsen d’un hôtel voisin, expérience à faire ! Un super séjour à un prix très raisonnable dans la vallée de l’Iya.

The location was great. 10 minute walk down some steps to the vine bridge. Hilly walk to the bus but also max 15 mins between the stop and the guesthouse. I loved my experience here - the yukata and the food was plentiful and delicious. The hosts were kind and helpful, booking me an onsen in the neighbouring hotel and knew everyone in the area. It was one of the highlights of my trip, my stay here!

Nothing. Everything was marvellous!

Excellent quality for the price. Do not expect a luxury ryokan. This is the oldest one in Iya valley, opened 60 years ago by a lovely family. The food and the location are the highlights.

晚餐性價比高，鹽燒香魚好吃。 傳統日式旅館，簡單乾淨，共用衛浴，備有洗衣機可以使用。

全てが良かったです。女将さん始め、こちらで働く方々の対応が気持ちが良かったです。血の通ったサービス。食事もとても美味しかったです。施設にお風呂もありますが、近くのホテルの温泉をおすすめして頂き、そこもとても良かった。またぜひ行きたい。

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Endroit charmant, nourriture japonaise délicieuse, personnel gentil et attentionné. Emplacement qui permet de bien découvrir la vallée de l'Iya

Accueil incroyable. Les repas sont excellents. Probablement le meilleur lieu où nous avons séjourné en famille durant nos 3 semaines. Petit onsen au premier étage. Nous y avons passé 3 nuits. On a adoré notre passage dans la vallée d’Iya et ce ryokan et ses hôtes y sont pour beaucoup ! Sourires et générosité… Encore merci !!

Rien

Locatie in de bergen en het vriendelijke personeel

1 douche voor 7 gasten is te weinig

It's a truly stylish ryokan, run by a lovely family. It boasts stunning views of the river valley. I liked the little details, such as the sweets, yukata and tea set in the room. The kitchen is also worth exploring. It was certainly one of the best places we stayed at during our four-week trip in Japan.

No such thing

Klein aber fein. Besitzerin war sehr freundlich. Das japanische Essen war fantastisch!

Kein eigenes Bad und kein eigener Onsen.

Wonderful place to stay, perfect rooms and beautiful views! The dinner was so delicious and the staff were very friendly and helpful, would definitely recommend this place to anyone wanting to explore Iya Valley

Welcoming and beautiful location

Traditional futon and food.

Shared bath tub

Die freundliche Inhaberin und das schmackhafte Essen. Gemeinschaftseinrichtungen Tip Top.

De los mejores lugares en los que me he alojado. La familia al cargo son un encanto. En cuanto a instalaciones, tiene todo lo necesario y una estética muy rural. Tanto el desayuno como la cena que tuvimos allí fue abundante y de muy buena calidad.

Nada que decir.

Accueil,qualité de l'hébergement,des repas garnis et locaux servis et commentés par un personnel adorable. La propriétaire de ce charmant Ryokan veille à votre confort en toute simplicité.

The location, the food, front of house was grandma a fabulous lady. We loved being able to use the hotel up the road Onsen facilities. Grandma arranged for us at very preferential rates and we used the outdoor one, perfect view after going up in the vernacular cabin.

Nothing to complain about as it was exactly as described

住宿地點在祖谷藤蔓橋附近、一個人不到台幣2000就包含一份豐盛的晚餐和早餐，我們下午提前抵達但是行李很重就先提到旅館寄放，然後外面就開始下雪了🤣店家還提供雨傘叫我們小心點，逛完附近行程走累加上變冷就回旅館入住，會先詢問好每個人的飲食禁忌和約好晚餐早餐的時間，晚上吃太飽想出去散步老奶奶還提供手電筒給我們使用、看我們約最早的早餐時間也問是要搭8:11的公車齁，隔天下去早餐都已經準備好了很貼心。啊房間放的點心很好吃可惜問了說沒有賣🤣

缺點大概就是衛浴必須共用還有房間插頭有點少，說隔音不好但我們入住的旅客除了一家帶兩個小孩的比較吵以外（還好他們住2樓我們住3樓影響不大）其他都還ok

La propriétaire tres gentille et aidant. Chambre typique Japonnaise confortable. Super repas.

Odeur de chou dans la chambre

The hostess was charming and so helpful. Food was exceptional, especially the local river fish. Our favourite stay in Japan for this trip

Nothing

Tout

Rien

My perfect introduction to a ryokan stay. The host was hospitable and made sure I was comfortable. The breakfast and dinner was so delicious, including local foods. The room itself was comfortable and the location a perfect place from which to explore the beautiful Iya Valley. Transport was also relatively easy: caught a local bus from Oboke Station, which ran even during the New Year holiday period (check times though and opt for earlier services in case).

The food was really good. We are vegetarian and they made sure we had the right food. The room was simple but comfortable. The owner and staff were really friendly.

The host was incredibly welcoming and had run a hot bath ready for us. The rooms were quite large and the futons very comfortable. Great location opposite the vine bridge.

Simple accomodation run by a couple of friendly grandmas. They made one of the best meals I had throughout my 1.5 months in Japan. Highly recommend staying here if you're in the area. I don't recommend traveling with large suitcases as you have to walk uphill and downhill to get to this accomodation. Also the stairs inside the ryokan is pretty steep but overall it's a a fantastic stay.