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Last Updated on December 15, 2025
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A healing inn delivering warmth from a mountain farm valley
Nestled in the deep green valley of Kuma Highlands, Iyashi-no-Yado Hatchozaka is located roughly halfway between Temples 44 (Daihō-ji) and 45 (Iwaya-ji), making it a welcoming rest stop for walking pilgrims facing the challenging slopes ahead. The inn offers 10 Japanese and Western-style rooms in the main building and 7 in the annex, all with private toilets, sinks, and Wi-Fi. Barrier-free features are also in place. Dinner is a heartwarming highlight, featuring vegetables grown on-site at “Hatcho Farm,” local sashimi, and regional dishes—delivering both taste and comfort. The large communal bath, free laundry machines, and spacious common areas allow pilgrims to restore their strength quietly and peacefully in this inn full of gentle hospitality.
Basic information
| Address | 1609−7 Shimohatanokawa, Kumakogen-cho, Kamiukena-gun, Ehime |
| Phone number | 0892-41-0678 |
| Parking | Available (free) |
| Number of room(s) | ■Main building: 10 rooms (8 Japanese-style rooms, 2 Western-style rooms) 2 large halls ■Annex: 7 rooms (shared washroom/toilet) |
| Price | Room only : 5,500 yen With breakfast : — With dinner : — Half board : The following plans ・ Kumayama dinner set 8,580 yen ・ Hatchozaka evening set meal 9,680 yen |
| Website | www.8-cho-zaka.jp |
| Check-in | 16:00 |
| Check-out | 9:00 |
| Wi-Fi | ✓ Available (free) |
| Laundry | Washing machine: ✓ Available (free) Dryer: ✓ Available (free) |
| payment | Cash: ✓ Accepted Credit card: ✓ Accepted e-money: ✓ Accepted (PayPay) |
Supplementary information
- If you want a single room, add 500 yen
- Special rates for year-end and New Year holidays, Golden Week, and Obon
- Room facilities: toilet, air conditioning, TV, refrigerator, safe
- Wireless LAN available in the facility
- Amenities: toothbrush, yukata, towel, electric kettle
- Bath: hair dryer, shampoo, conditioner, body soap
- Laundry (free) : 4 washing machines, 4 dryers, detergent
- Paypay is also available
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Guests often remark: “The clean facilities and attention to detail were touching,” and “The handmade daifuku sweets were a lovely surprise.” Reviews praise the comfortable and modern rooms and baths, many of which come with clean in-room toilets. Free use of washers and dryers is especially appreciated. The inn’s pilgrim-friendly services are also frequently mentioned: “Very convenient as a henro lodging,” “They let me leave my luggage and come back,” and “The warm smiles of the staff made me want to return.” As for meals, travelers say, “The tonkatsu and udon were the perfect amount and really tasty,” and “The meals were luxurious and satisfying.” Many guests highlight the blend of professional cooking and creative use of local ingredients.
This is an inn located between Daiho-ji Temple and Iwaya-ji Temple. I think everyone has their own timing, but it was perfect for me. It was comfortable to be able to leave my luggage and go back and forth.
★★★★★ (5 out of 5 stars)
The washer and dryer were free. The building is still new and the room has a toilet and a refrigerator.
Lockers are available free of charge for non-staying guests.
The location was great and the food and service were good. I am convinced that everyone is using it well.
★★★★★ (5 out of 5 stars)
Kochi has a lot of fish dishes, so pork cutlet is the standard dinner at Hatchozaka.
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There is also an understanding of pilgrims, and the location is also good. I think it was about 7800 yen even in GW.
Coin-operated lockers are also available for non-guests to store their luggage.
It is definitely a good pilgrimage inn.
The rooms in the main building have a toilet and washbasin.
★★★★★ (5 out of 5 stars)
Since the head chef is here, it is truly a professional dish. It was very delicious.
It seems to be a guest house and a restaurant. It was built about 13 years ago, so it was still new and clean and well-cleaned. It is a recommended inn with good correspondence from the inn.
