Spa Resort Hawaiians Monolith Tower

8.5

This Ryokan has an overall rating of 8.5/10, based on 690 reviews.

Rank	Ryokan	Rating	Reviews
🥇 1st	Seifutei	9.1/10	203
🥈 2nd	Ookawaso	8.9/10	791
🥉 3rd	mt. inn(マウントイン）	8.9/10	237
4th	Harumiya Ryokan	8.9/10	193
5th	Kutsurogijyuku Shintaki	9.0/10	65
6th	Sansuiso Tsuchiyu Spa	8.9/10	105
7th	Iizaka Onsen Surikamitei Ohtori	8.8/10	227
8th	Aizu Higashiyama Onsen “Shosuke no Yado Takinoyu” since1880	8.7/10	3,925
9th	Kutsurogijuku Chiyotaki	8.7/10	900
10th	Kounkaku	8.8/10	65
11th	Harataki	8.6/10	1,239
12th	Tagoto	8.6/10	555
13th	Ryokan Tamagoyu	8.6/10	483
14th	Azumakan	8.6/10	312
15th	Yoshikawaya	8.8/10	42
16th	Konjakutei	8.6/10	189
17th	Marumine Kanko Hotel	8.5/10	2,582
18th	Kagetsu Highland Hotel, Takayu Onsen	8.5/10	1,081
19th	Eirakukan	8.5/10	793
20th	Spa Resort Hawaiians Monolith Tower Current ryokan	8.5/10	690
21st	Kashiwaya Ryokan	8.6/10	77
22nd	Moritaya	8.8/10	28
23rd	Hanakanzashi	8.6/10	47
24th	Irorinoyado Ashina	8.5/10	41
25th	Yamagataya	8.5/10	35
26th	Kyukamura Ura-Bandai	8.2/10	75
27th	New Ogiya	8.1/10	190
28th	Premium Suites “Hanare Matsushimakaku” Produced by Shousuke no Yado Takinoyu	8.0/10	73
29th	Spa Resort Hawaiians Hotel Hawaiians	7.9/10	1,291
30th	Onsenya Hirosuke Ryokan	7.5/10	7
31st	Shinobu Onsen Seishū	5.0/10	1
32nd	Shikibu no Yakata Izutsuya	6.8/10	3
33rd	Spa Resort Hawaiians VIR Port	7.8/10	74
34th	Ashinomaki Prince Hotel	7.8/10	250
35th	Isamiya, auberge du voyage et de la découverte	5.0/10	2
36th	Higashiyama Park Hotel Shinfugetsu	7.7/10	267
37th	Ooedo Onsen Monogatari Aizu	7.7/10	437
38th	Yutoriro Bandai Atami	7.6/10	312
39th	Villa Inawashiro	7.4/10	87
40th	Lake Side Hotel Minatoya	7.1/10	37
41st	Itoen Hotel Iizakakanouya	7.1/10	70
42nd	Aizu Higashiyama Onsen “Tsuki no Akari” self-service INN	6.5/10	56
43rd	Mori no RyoTei Mount Bandai	4.4/10	174

Check-in from 1:30 PM / Check-out until 10:00 AM

Hot Spring Town Public Onsen Open-Air Bath Hot Spring Bath

Location

972-8555 Fukushima, Iwaki, Jobanfujiwaramachi Warabidaira 50, Japan

Staff 8,5/10

Facilities 8,4/10

Cleanliness 8,5/10

Comfort 8,3/10

Value for money 8,1/10

Location 8,2/10

Inside Spa ResortStaying here gives direct access to the famous Spa Resort Hawaiians complex.

Hot Spring BathsGuests can enjoy abundant natural hot spring bathing as part of the resort stay.

Family-Friendly StayPools, shows, and baby-friendly support make it especially easy for families.

Hawaiian Resort FeelArt-filled interiors and a tropical concept create a distinctive Hawaii-inspired atmosphere.

Shuttle From YumotoAccess is convenient with a shuttle bus from JR Yumoto Station.

Modern Spacious RoomsRooms are known for a clean, contemporary style with a more spacious feel.

Recommended stay1-2 nightsResort-complex access is the main driver here: arrive early, use the pools and baths, watch a show, sleep on-site, then enjoy breakfast and one more bath before leaving. A second night only makes sense if you want a slower resort day or one nearby Iwaki outing.

Trip-planning verdict: Best as a 1-night or occasional 2-night resort stay for travelers who specifically want Spa Resort Hawaiians’ pools, shows, and large hot-spring baths, not a classic ryokan-town base.

Know before booking

Not a classic ryokanThis is a large resort hotel within Spa Resort Hawaiians, with modern family-friendly rooms and a theme-resort feel rather than intimate traditional ryokan atmosphere.

Limited walkable areaYou are staying in the Hawaiians complex outside central Iwaki. Useful nearby sightseeing exists, but not enough density for many nights without extra transport.

Baths are shared, not privateVerified onsen emphasis is on large public bath areas and resort facilities. Do not choose it expecting in-room or reservable private baths.

Restaurant Nesia (on-site)

on-site

Main Monolith Tower buffet restaurant for breakfast and dinner.

Waikiki Terrace Cafe (nearby)

nearbywithin the resort

Relaxed cafe in Hotel Hawaiians lobby with Hawaiian-style light meals and sweets.

Palm (nearby)

nearbywithin the resort

Casual poolside-friendly restaurant for easy meals inside Spa Resort Hawaiians.

Distances are approximate and calculated from the ryokan coordinates. Travel times may vary depending on route, traffic and schedules.

Useful access points Stations, stops, airports and practical travel advice.

Best way to arrive For most travelers, arrive at JR Yumoto Station and use the resort’s free shuttle bus or a short taxi ride. If coming from farther away, Fukushima Airport can work, but rail to Yumoto Station is usually the simpler final approach.

JR Yumoto Stationstation
3.3 kmIwaki-Yumoto-cho Tennozaki 92, Iwaki, Fukushima, JapanNot ideal on foot; best by shuttle or taxiabout 10–15 min by taxiabout 15 min by resort shuttle when operating
Best overall rail gateway. Use the resort’s free shuttle bus if timing works, or take a taxi if you have luggage or arrive outside shuttle hours.
JR Uchigo Stationstation
5.1 kmUchigo area, Iwaki, Fukushima, JapanNot practicalabout 15–20 min by taxiabout 20–30 min by shuttle or local connection when available
Secondary rail option on the same line. Consider it only if your train stops here more conveniently than Yumoto; Yumoto remains the better arrival point for most guests.
JR Iwaki Stationstation
9.8 kmTaira, Iwaki, Fukushima, JapanNot practicalabout 20–30 min by taxi depending on trafficoften best checked locally; commonly requires a transfer or taxi connection
Useful as a larger regional rail hub, especially if your train connections are better here than at Yumoto. Usually less convenient than Yumoto for the final approach.
In front of Yumoto Station shuttle stopbus
3.4 kmNear JR Yumoto Station frontage, Iwaki, Fukushima, Japanabout 1–3 min from the station exitabout 8–13 min by taxiabout 15 min to the resort by shuttle when operating
Most useful bus boarding point for hotel guests arriving by train. Good choice if you want to avoid a taxi from Yumoto Station.
Iwaki Station bus areabus
9.8 kmNear JR Iwaki Station, Iwaki, Fukushima, Japanabout 1–5 min from station exits depending on stop usedabout 17–32 min by carbest checked locally
Helpful mainly for travelers connecting from regional buses or rail, but not usually the simplest final transfer to Monolith Tower compared with Yumoto Station.
Fukushima Airportairport
43 kmSukagawa, Fukushima, Japanroughly 1 hr 30 min to 2 hr by car, traffic dependentoften requires a rail or bus transfer; best checked locally
Most reasonable airport option for this resort within Fukushima Prefecture. Best for travelers combining a flight with onward car, rail, or preplanned transfer.
Ibaraki Airportairport
97 kmOmitama, Ibaraki, Japanroughly 1 hr 45 min to 2 hr 30 min by car, traffic dependentusually requires multiple transfers; best checked locally
Possible alternative airport for some domestic itineraries, but generally less straightforward than arriving by train to Yumoto Station.

5 reasons to choose this ryokan best points

Direct access to the resort experienceStaying here puts you inside the Spa Resort Hawaiians complex, making it very convenient to combine your room, hot springs, pools, and shows in one trip. That convenience is especially valuable for families and short stays.
Large onsen facilitiesThe resort is known for abundant hot spring water and very large bathing areas, so this stay works well if soaking is a major part of your trip. You get a more expansive spa-style experience than at a small inn.
Rooms that suit groups wellMonolith Tower offers layouts such as Japanese-Western rooms, family lofts, connecting options, and larger suites, which makes it easier for families or multigenerational groups to stay together. The room mix is more flexible than at many traditional ryokans.
Modern resort feel instead of dated kitschCompared with older leisure hotels, Monolith Tower has a more polished, contemporary design with a Hawaii-inspired concept and art-focused interiors. It is a better fit if you want the resort setting without an overly old-fashioned atmosphere.
Good for all-weather tripsBecause the property is tied to a major indoor leisure resort, it remains appealing even in bad weather or colder seasons. That makes it a practical choice when you want built-in entertainment beyond just the room and bath.

5 reasons not to choose this ryokan watch-outs

Not a classic ryokan moodIf you want a deeply traditional Japanese inn with kaiseki, tatami-centric ambiance, and a quiet local feel, this property leans much more toward a large-scale leisure resort. The experience is themed and modern rather than intimate and old Japan.
Can feel busy and family-heavyThis hotel is strongly geared toward families and resort visitors, so public areas may feel lively rather than serene. Couples seeking a hushed romantic onsen escape may find the atmosphere too energetic.
Less sense of local immersionBecause much of the trip can happen within the self-contained resort complex, you may have less interaction with the surrounding Iwaki area than at a smaller town-based inn. It suits convenience more than neighborhood character.
Experience depends on interest in the resort conceptThe Hawaiian theme, shows, and water-park style setting are a big part of the appeal, but not everyone finds that attractive. Travelers who only want a simple refined onsen hotel may feel they are paying for a concept they will not fully use.
Big-property logisticsA larger resort hotel usually means more walking, more guests, and a less personal style of service than a small ryokan. If you value highly individualized hospitality, Monolith Tower may feel comparatively impersonal.

Current position: 20th out of 43 ryokans in Fukushima.

Rank	Ryokan	Rating	Reviews
15th	Yoshikawaya	8.8/10	42
16th	Konjakutei	8.6/10	189
17th	Marumine Kanko Hotel	8.5/10	2,582
18th	Kagetsu Highland Hotel, Takayu Onsen	8.5/10	1,081
19th	Eirakukan	8.5/10	793
20th	Spa Resort Hawaiians Monolith Tower Current ryokan	8.5/10	690
21st	Kashiwaya Ryokan	8.6/10	77
22nd	Moritaya	8.8/10	28
23rd	Hanakanzashi	8.6/10	47
24th	Irorinoyado Ashina	8.5/10	41
25th	Yamagataya	8.5/10	35