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title: "Hanareya Ishidaya vs Imaiso: which hotel is better?"
description: "Pick Imaiso. It leads in 1 of 3 categories. Hanareya Ishidaya or Imaiso in Izu? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-10-14
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# Hanareya Ishidaya vs Imaiso

Both are in Izu, 1.5 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Ryokan · ★★★ · Kawazu
## [Hanareya Ishidaya](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hanareya-ishidaya-izu/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.8 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 3.8

- **Score by category:** 0 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1490437/agoda/?lang=en)

Resort · ★★★★ · Kawazu
## [Imaiso](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/imaiso-izu/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.6 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 3.8

- **Score by category:** 1 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1660782/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Imaiso

It leads in 1 of 3 categories. 1.5 km apart.

### Choose Hanareya Ishidaya if you want

-   to walk to the sights
-   a smaller, quieter hotel

### Choose Imaiso if you want

-   a big hotel with more facilities

### Why is Hanareya Ishidaya better than Imaiso?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.8 vs 8.6) (+0.2)
2.  320 m closer to the area centre (−320 m)
3.  4 more sights within 1 km (+4)

### Why is Imaiso better than Hanareya Ishidaya?

1.  Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★) (+1★)
2.  450 m closer to public transport (−450 m)
3.  More guest reviews (618 vs 18), so the rating is more reliable (×34)
4.  Later check-out (11:00 vs 10:00) (+1h)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Hanareya Ishidaya | Imaiso |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.8 | 8.6 |
| Location | 3.8 | 3.8 |
| Facilities | – | 4.2 |
| Families | – | 0.0 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 4.5 |
| Public transport | 7.3 | 9.7  (+2.4) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.6 | 8.6 |
| Guest rating | 8.8  (+0.2) | 8.6 |
| Number of reviews | 18 | 618  (+600) |
| Rank in Izu | top 42% | top 35%  (+7%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 3.8 | 3.8 |
| Distance to Kawazu centre | 1.3 km  (−320 m) | 1.6 km |
| To public transport | 650 m | 200 m  (−450 m) |
| To the airport | 34 km | 33 km  (−1.4 km) |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 5 | 9  (+4) |
| Sights within 1 km | 5  (+4) | 1 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★★  (+1★) |
| Rooms | 11 | 45 |
| Floors | 1 | 10 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 1986 |
| Listed amenities | – | 13 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 11:00  (+1h) |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Spa | – | ✓ |
| Sauna | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |

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## Location

1.5 km apart

## Hanareya Ishidaya or Imaiso: common questions

### Which is better, Hanareya Ishidaya or Imaiso?

Imaiso leads in 1 of 3 categories, including public transport.

### Which is cheaper, Hanareya Ishidaya or Imaiso?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Hanareya Ishidaya is closer: 1.3 km from the centre, against 1.6 km for Imaiso.

### How far apart are Hanareya Ishidaya and Imaiso?

The two hotels are 1.5 km apart in a straight line.

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## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/hanareya-ishidaya-izu-vs-imaiso-izu/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/