Itsukushima Iroha
Modern Japanese ryokan meets Scandinavian design. Quiet, privacy-focused, intimate. High-craft materials everywhere — cedar wickerwork ceilings, Goemonburo cast-iron baths, hand-plastered stucco — but also Dyson hairdryers and Miele washing machines in the suites.
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Why It Matters
One of the few properties on Miyajima Island that fully commits to both Japanese artisan craftsmanship and international design pedigree under one roof. The rooftop public bath overlooks the Grand Torii Gate directly. Founded 1867, completely reimagined in 2024.
Rooted in 1867 as Higashiya Ryokan, this is Miyajima's most design-forward place to sleep. The building sits on Omotesando Avenue — a five-minute walk from the Itsukushima Shrine — and most rooms look out at either the Seto Inland Sea (and the iconic floating torii gate) or the forested slopes of Mt. Misen. Inside, it's a deliberate collision of Japanese craft and Nordic modernism: handmade stucco walls and Tokoname-ware tiles share space with Finn Juhl sofas and Fritz Hansen pieces. The latest full renewal wrapped in March 2024.
Where You'll Stay
9 room types available
Standard – Twin, Inside
Room 405 (49 sqm). Faces the interior courtyard. High ceilings and a blend of Japanese and Western design. No sea or mountain view, but quiet and spacious for the category. Twin beds. Sleeps 1–4.
Twin · 49 sqm
Standard – Twin, Inside, Western Style (Barrier-Free)
Room 312 (49 sqm). The only fully Western-style room on property. Spacious sofa and dining table. Wheelchair-friendly washroom with low-impact furniture. Twin beds. Sleeps 1–4.
Twin · 49 sqmSuperior – Double, Mountain View
Room 311 (40 sqm). Japanese-Western hybrid room with wide windows facing Mt. Misen, an alcove with a hanging scroll, and Tosa plaster. Double bed. Sleeps 1–4.
Double · 40 sqmSuperior – Japanese-Style, Mountain View
Room 309 (50 sqm). Faces Omotesando and the mountain. Fully Japanese-style with shoji sliding doors, earthen walls, and a gapped ceiling. Futon sleeping. Sleeps 1–2.
Futon · 50 sqmSuperior – Twin, Mountain View
Rooms 310 and 403 (49–50 sqm). Faces Mt. Misen and the historic town rooftops. Good for watching seasonal color changes — cherry blossoms in spring, foliage in autumn. Twin beds. Sleeps 1–4.
Twin · 50 sqmSuperior – Twin, Ocean View
Rooms 306, 307, 308, and 402 (52–62 sqm). Sea-facing rooms with Tosa plaster walls and wooden features. Watch the tide and ferries cross the Miyajima Strait from twin beds. Western bed configuration. Sleeps 1–4.
Twin · 57 sqm
The Japanese Premium
Three rooms (214, 215, 216) on the second floor facing Omotesando Avenue. These are the most traditionally Japanese option in the house — shoji screens, wickerwork cedar ceilings in the Yabane (arrow feather) pattern, hand-painted walls in Ayame (iris) and Futa-Ai (reddish blue) Japanese colors, and a traditional Goemonburo cast-iron bathtub made in Hiroshima. The Jasper Morrison Lightwood chairs in rooms 214 and 216 are made by Maruni Wood Industry, which has roots on Miyajima itself. Futon sleeping. Sleeps 1–2.
Futon · 30 sqm
The UMI Suite
The flagship suite at room 401. Floor-to-ceiling glazed windows face the Seto Inland Sea and the vermilion Grand Torii Gate — you can watch the gate from a Finn Juhl Baker Sofa in the living room or from the glass-walled Japanese cypress bathroom. The arched stucco ceiling is hand-finished by plasterers to evoke the underside of the sea. Comes with a full kitchen (Sekisyu Kawara tiled counter, microwave, induction stovetop), Miele washer-dryer, Sealy mattress, and Panasonic steamer, Dyson hairdryer, and Kinujo iron. Sleeps 1–2.
Queen · 105 sqm
The YAMA Suite
Room 404. The mountain-view counterpart to the UMI Suite. Natural oak, ash, and larch parquet floors, a cave-like whirlpool bathroom with a skylight window and Shigaraki ware tiles, and a living room furnished with Piero Lissoni's Alphabet Sofa and Kenya Hara's SUWARI chair. Kitchen includes espresso maker, microwave, and induction stovetop. Miele washer-dryer included. Seasonal forest views of Mt. Misen frame every window. Sleeps 1–2.
Queen · 91 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
2 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
The property has concierges specializing in Miyajima sightseeing, food recommendations, and English-language assistance. They can arrange reservations, activities, and personalized itineraries. Private guide arrangements for Itsukushima Shrine and Mt. Misen are also available.
The UNESCO World Heritage Site and its famous floating torii gate is a 5–10 minute walk from the property. The gate looks entirely different at high tide vs. low tide. Property staff can advise on optimal tide timing for visits.
The ropeway station is about a 20-minute walk from the property. Takes guests near the 535-meter summit of sacred Mt. Misen, with a further 30-minute hike to the peak. Views cover Miyajima and the full sweep of the Seto Inland Sea.
A patio furnished with Bodil Kjær furniture around a central fire pit. Available for private parties and events. Equipped with a private kitchen and BBQ grill. Mood shifts significantly between daytime and evening.
Open-air and indoor baths on the 5th floor with direct views of the Grand Torii Gate and Seto Inland Sea. The best time is around sunset when the light turns the torii orange-red. Note: Closed for renovation from November 19, 2025.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Available throughout the building in all guest rooms and common areas.
Self-check-in machines on the first and second floors for privacy-focused arrivals. Traditional front desk check-in also available on the second floor. Note: self-check-in machines are temporarily out of service as of last update.
Yukata (casual cotton kimono) and samue (Buddhist monk work clothing) provided. Leather-soled sandals/clogs available in multiple sizes. Availability may vary by plan.
All rooms include bath amenities, hair dryer, air purifier, refrigerator, electric kettle, tea set, Western-style Washlet toilet, hair iron, and safe. Suites additionally include Miele washer-dryer, kitchen, Panasonic steamer, and Dyson hairdryer.
Patio furnished with Bodil Kjær furniture around a fire pit. Full private kitchen and BBQ grill. Available for private party rental.
Entirely smoke-free building. Designated smoking zones available.
The property does not have a swimming pool.
Multilingual concierge team including English-speaking staff, sightseeing experts, and foodie concierges. Can arrange reservations, activities, and special occasions.
Available at the front desk.
Daily housekeeping provided for all rooms.
All rooms use smart lock password systems instead of key cards.
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