Hyakurakuso Iroha is the main building of Hyakurakuso (spelled Hyakurakusou on its English site), an inn in Yuwaku Onsen, a hot spring in the hills of Kanazawa, Ishikawa. The inn calls itself an adult hideaway of 24 rooms in two buildings; Iroha has 12 of them, and its theme is beauty, with interiors overseen by a well-known female interior coordinator. Before you book, three things matter: 8 of Iroha’s 12 rooms have a semi-open-air bath; dinner is served in private dining rooms, not in your room; and the free shuttle must be booked in advance.
Hyakurakuso Iroha at a glance
| Item | Official information |
|---|---|
| Address | 92 Yuwaku Araya-machi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa 920-1122 |
| Phone | +81-76-235-1110 (9:00–21:00 Japan time) |
| Buildings | Main Building Iroha (12 rooms) and Annex Kagura, on the same site |
| Check-in / out | From 15:00 / by 11:00 (some plans differ) |
| Doors locked | Midnight (tell the inn ahead if later) |
| Baths | Indoor and outdoor baths for men and women; semi-open-air baths in 8 rooms |
| Dinner | Private dining rooms at OUKA, from 17:45 or 19:30 |
| Children | Welcome in Iroha; under 1 free |
| Parking | Free |
From the official site, read October 20, 2026.
Iroha and the annex, Kagura, share one site, one website and one phone number, but guests staying in Iroha cannot use Kagura’s facilities. This guide is about Iroha.
Rooms at Hyakurakuso Iroha
What room types are there?
| Room type | Rooms | Layout | Max guests | Bath |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Suite | 4 | Living room, twin beds, 6-mat Japanese room, 50 m² | 5 | Semi-open-air |
| Room with semi-open-air bath | 4 | 8-mat Japanese room, sitting area by the window | 4 | Semi-open-air |
| Japanese-Western room | 2 | 6-mat Japanese room, twin beds | 4 | Shower booth |
| Standard room | 2 | 10-mat Japanese room | 4 | Shower booth |
Every room has its own toilet with a bidet seat. From the official rooms pages, read October 20, 2026.
What is included in the room?
Rooms have a fridge, safe, hair dryer, TV and free Wi-Fi, plus towels, yukata robes and basic toiletries. Drinks in the fridge are free, and a Japanese-style afternoon tea is served from 14:30 to 16:30. Women can choose a yukata from more than 100 colors. All rooms are non-smoking; Junior Suite guests may smoke on the balcony only. The inn says the building is not barrier-free, and there are no connecting rooms.
Meals at Hyakurakuso Iroha
Where and when is dinner served?
Iroha does not serve dinner in the room. Instead, meals are brought to private dining rooms at OUKA, styled like an old farmhouse with a high ceiling and thick beams. Dinner starts at 17:45 or 19:30, and breakfast is at a time you choose between 7:45 and 9:45. No lunch is served. There is a choice of dinner courses, from a basic kaiseki to higher grades at an extra charge; in winter, snow crab is kept alive for more than half a day in a large tank of deep-sea water. The English page says you can ask for a Western breakfast instead of the Japanese one when you book.
Can the inn handle allergies or a special diet?
The FAQ says the inn will meet requests for allergies and dietary restrictions as far as it can, and asks you to discuss them when you book. Halal and vegetarian meals are not mentioned, so ask directly. Children’s meals are available at dinner and breakfast.
The baths at Hyakurakuso Iroha
When are the baths open?
Iroha has large baths for men and women, each with an indoor and an outdoor bath, open 15:00 to 23:30 and 6:00 to 9:30 the next morning. The semi-open-air baths in the rooms can be used at any hour. The water is Yuwaku Onsen’s No. 5 source, a weakly alkaline sodium-calcium sulfate-chloride spring; the inn notes that Yuwaku has flowed for about 1,300 years and was a favorite of the lords of the Kaga domain. Day visits to the baths are not offered.
Is there a private bath?
Yes. Hanara is a private open-air bath for 50-minute bookings made in advance, and Junior Suite stays include one free session. Confirm the hours and the fee with the inn when you book.
Can I bathe with a tattoo?
The official pages do not mention tattoos. If you have one, a room with its own semi-open-air bath avoids the question, but ask the inn before booking. Our tattoo and onsen guide explains what to ask.
Getting to Hyakurakuso Iroha in Yuwaku Onsen
Yuwaku is about 35 minutes by car from Kanazawa Station and 20 minutes from Kenrokuen. The inn’s free shuttle picks up at Kanazawa Station’s East Exit, in front of the Ishikawa Prefectural Concert Hall by the police box, and at the Katsurazaka entrance of Kenrokuen. It must be booked ahead, cannot be booked on the day, has limited seats and does not wait for late guests; the return run stops at the 21st Century Museum and Omicho Market on the way to the station. Check the current times with the inn when you reserve.
On your own, the Hokutetsu bus to Yuwaku Onsen leaves from stop 6 at the East Exit for 620 yen. A taxi from the station takes about 50 minutes and costs about 5,000 to 6,000 yen. Parking is free, and drivers are asked to use studless winter tires from December to early March. The nearest convenience store is about 15 minutes away by car. For things to do in town, see our Kanazawa guide.
Prices, children, cancellation and payment at Hyakurakuso Iroha
How much does a stay cost?
The official site does not list room rates, and its booking page could not be read, so check prices there. The site says booking on its own pages gets the lowest rate, and reservations open six months ahead. On top of the rate, Kanazawa’s ordinances set a bathing tax of 150 yen per guest per night (children under 12 are exempt) and an accommodation tax per guest per night of 200 yen under 20,000 yen and 500 yen from 20,000 yen, with none under 5,000 yen. The inn does not say whether these are included; see our onsen bathing tax guide.
What do children cost?
Children can stay in Iroha. Under 1 is free; from age 1, the charge depends on what is included. The inn lends baby baths, baby chairs, toys and picture books, and has yukata in children’s sizes. Pets are not allowed.
What is the cancellation policy?
The policy charges 10 percent from 10 days before, 30 percent from 3 days before, 50 percent the day before, 70 percent on the day and 100 percent for a no-show. Reducing the number of guests in that period counts too. See our hotel cancellation guide.
How do I pay?
Pay at the front desk at check-out, or in advance. Visa, JCB, Diners Club and American Express appear on both the English and Japanese pages; the Japanese FAQ also lists PayPay and two gift cards, and says e-money such as Edy is not accepted. Confirm any other card with the inn.
What foreign guests should know before staying at Hyakurakuso Iroha
- The English site is a single page; the FAQ and cancellation details are fuller in Japanese, and the phone line is open 9:00 to 21:00 Japan time.
- Book the free shuttle in advance; it cannot be booked on the day and does not wait.
- The front door is locked at midnight; tell the inn if you will be out later.
- Iroha guests cannot use the annex Kagura’s facilities.
- The building is not barrier-free, so ask about steps if that matters to you.
Frequently asked questions
Can children stay at Hyakurakuso Iroha?
Does Hyakurakuso Iroha have rooms with a private bath?
What time is check-in and check-out at Hyakurakuso Iroha?
What is the cancellation policy at Hyakurakuso Iroha?
How do I get to Hyakurakuso Iroha from Kanazawa Station?
Bottom line (2026): Hyakurakuso Iroha is the 12-room main building of an adult hideaway in Yuwaku Onsen, where most rooms have their own semi-open-air bath and dinner is served in private dining rooms. Book the free shuttle ahead, ask about rates and private-bath times, and book through the official site.
Sources
Every fact on this page is from Hyakurakuso’s official pages: home (Japanese), rooms, hot spring, meals, FAQ, cancellation policy, access, English home, English rooms and facilities and English access, and the City of Kanazawa’s accommodation tax ordinance and city tax ordinance. All were read on October 20, 2026. Prices and rules change; check the official site before you book.
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