Izanro Iwasaki

Book Izanro Iwasaki in Misasa Onsen (Tottori) — Tracing its roots back to antiquity, this historical hot spring ryokan has always been a favorite of the Royal family and famous intellectual Japanese poet-painters (bunjin) of yore. It has a Japanese garden and tea ceremony room, and has hosted many members of the Imperial Family and authors. With 800 years of history, the hot spring contains 702 maches of radon, making it rare on a global scale.

Access: 45 minutes by bus from Tottori Sakyu Conan Airport to Kurayoshi Station, then 20 minutes by shuttle bus (Advance booking required)

Private Onsens (For couple, family, tatoo)

(1) Rooms with open-air hot spring baths available: 8 rooms
(2) Rental hot spring bath for private use (outside guest rooms): 1 bath

Spring quality/qualities (Please refer to this page for the health merits)

Radioactive spring, Chloride spring

Tourist spots nearby

Tottori Sand Dunes, Mount Daisen, Mizuki Shigeru Road, Adachi Museum of Art, Matsue Castle, Izumo Taisha (Izumo Grand Shrine)

Stayed in by famous persons

With ninety years of history, this ryokan has hosted Emperor Showa, the current Emperor of Japan, the Prince and Princess of Japan, and many authors as well.

Hot spring resort – Misasa

With 800 years of history, this hot spring is known as one of the world’s best radium hot springs. The rate of death from cancer of the nearby residents is half of the national average. The water is good for skin beautification, fatigue, nervous disorders, etc. This area was approved as the filming spot for the sequel of the Korean drama “Iris.”

Year of establishment

1921

Number of rooms

79 rooms

*Smoking is prohibited in all rooms