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nizora
Sat Dec 08, 2007 1:49 pm


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Prices can change a lot with the season, the day of the week and the occupancy per room. I would try to contact directly the ryokan for more information.

Very few ryokan are full more than 2 months in advance, so especially if you stay during a week day, I think you still have your chance...

sanjiDear Sanji,
"Iwanoyu at Seni Onsen (仙仁温泉、岩の湯)  scores best in Robert Neff's book"
I  visited 5 onsens this trip. Onsenkaku,, Furosoto, Iwanoyu , one in Beeppu with the mudbath,and one in Ibusuki with the sandbath. They are all special,and unforgettable.
However, Iwanoyu  is so special ,that I was not surprised when told for a weekend stay  a year advance booking was necessary. 
It has only 18 rooms, but has 4 private baths ( one indoor with one bath ; the other three are outdoor and has 2 baths each,one has actually 3 baths),1 mixed cave bath ,2 single sex cave baths and 2 single indoor baths.
The service and the room were  impeccable.I could not find other word to describe it. To describe more, may actually lessen any surprises one may receive when staying there.
Dinner was not served in the bedroom,but in a special private dinning room. Mine lasted 3 hours.
I highly recommend the place, especially for couple. The rates are quite high , 30k yens,35k yens 42K yens PP  before tax . I noticed that the 30 K yen room was very nice; the 42 K one was bigger,and I found our room the 35K one was perfect.