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Shokinkan 3 stars

Yasugi

Shokinkan is set in Yasugi, 27 km from Lake Shinji, 29 km from Lafcadio Hearn Memorial Museum, and 25 km from Mizuki Shigeru Museum. The property is situated 25 km from Gegege no Yokairakuen, 25 km from Matsue Station and 27 km from Shimane Art Museum. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Mizuki Shigeru Road is 26 km away.

At the ryokan, the units are equipped with air conditioning and a flat-screen TV.

The nearest airport is Yonago Airport, 18 km from the ryokan. All of the meals were amazing! This was Shujin Ryori at its finest! We could not have asked for better. The tatami rooms were beautiful with lovely views of the temples and trees. The hotel is set inside the temple complex within a forest of very tall old cedars and bamboo on a mountainside. The air was fresh and clean. It was quiet and peaceful. The staff were very friendly and helpful and offered to drive us to the Adachi Museum of Art. We preferred to relax in the forest with the peace and quiet.

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9
Superb
105 reviews
Price from
£40
per night

NIPPONIA Izumo Taisha Shrine Town 4 stars

Izumo

Set within less than 1 km of Shimane Museum of Ancient Izumo and a 12-minute walk of Izumo-Taisha Grand Shrine, NIPPONIA Izumo Taisha Shrine Town offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Izumo. Offering free private parking, the 4-star ryokan is 1.5 km from Inasa Beach. Masakigaoka Park is 10 km away and Hirata Honjin Memorial Museum is 15 km from the ryokan. There were so quiet and peaceful and the staff was so kind.

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9.2
Superb
10 reviews
Price from
£194
per night

Sangai Ryokan 2 stars

Arifuku Onsen, Gotsu

Well situated in the Arifuku Onsen district of Gotsu, Sangai Ryokan is set 41 km from Nima Sand Museum, 47 km from Iwami Ginzan World Heritage Centre and 10 km from Ogawa Kesseshutei Garden. Offering free private parking, the 2-star ryokan is 13 km from Gotsu City General Citizen Center Milky Way Hall. The ryokan features family rooms.

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9
Superb
17 reviews
Price from
£67
per night

Hoshi Ryokan 2 stars

Tsuwano

Hoshi Ryokan offers simple Japanese-style accommodations with a flat-screen TV. Guests can wear the provided Japanese Yukata robes and can experience making bamboo art and crafts, if requested at time of booking. JR Tsuwano Train Station is only a 1-minute walk away. The room was traditional and surprisingly large. The location very near to the train station was great and the food was lovely. We were served a wonderful steamed fish dish for dinner along with a delicious sake tasting. The host really made us feel welcome. Tsuwano is a real gem, and I would totally recommend Hoshi Ryokan.

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9
Superb
68 reviews
Price from
£66
per night

Ohashikan 3 stars

Matsue Shinjiko Onsen, Matsue

Ohashikan is a 5-minute drive from JR Matsue Station and a 15-minute walk from Matsue-jo Castle. It offers Japanese-style accommodation with 2 indoor baths, free parking and free Wi-Fi access.

The on-site restaurant serves breakfast and traditional Japanese kaiseki dinner. I enjoyed the view overlooking the lake. The room was spacious.

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9
Superb
73 reviews
Price from
£90
per night

Onsen Guest House Aobato no Su 2 stars

Tamatsukuri Onsen, Matsue

The ryokan also offers bike hire. Lake Shinji is 4.1 km from Onsen Guest House Aobato no Su, while Lafcadio Hearn Memorial Museum is 8 km from the property. The nearest airport is Yonago Airport, 22 km from the property. Kindly owner and staffs! Especially a wonderful show offered by owner! Really a surprise! Good onsen, Everything is clean, here you can have a really japan style experience.

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8.2
Very good
243 reviews
Price from
£23
per night

Mihokan 3 stars

Mihonoseki

Certain units in the ryokan have private entrance and are equipped with outdoor furniture and tatami. Some units come with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, washing machine and a kettle, as well as a fully equipped kitchen. The staff we're very professional and everything was clean.

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8.3
Very good
119 reviews
Price from
£79
per night

Hotel Gyokusen 3 stars

Tamatsukuri Onsen, Matsue

5.4 km from Lake Shinji in Matsue, Hotel Gyokusen features accommodation with access to a sauna, hot spring bath and public bath. It is set 10 km from Lafcadio Hearn Memorial Museum and provides a 24-hour front desk. The ryokan also offers free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests. This was a luxurious treat and we all enjoyed it from the welcome by the general manager, the hot spring bath, the food, the room. One of our group had a massage which was very good and reasonably priced. Breakfast was an amazing buffet of Japanese and Western dishes. The hotel provided transport by shuttle bus to and from the hotel. Communications via booking.com worked well.

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8.2
Very good
460 reviews
Price from
£51
per night

Fukumakan 3 stars

Matsue

All accommodations have a tatami (woven-straw) floor and Japanese futon bedding. Amenities include air conditioning and an LCD TV, while some rooms have a fridge and an attached bathroom. Yukata robes are provided. Proprietor and his staff are outstanding. The most interesting surroundings and “real Japanese” feeling of our trip.

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8.7
Fabulous
115 reviews
Price from
£62
per night

Showcase Hotel KASANE

Arifuku Onsen, Gotsu

Featuring quiet street views, Showcase Hotel KASANE is situated in the Arifuku Onsen district of Gotsu, 13 km from Gotsu City General Citizen Center Milky Way Hall and 41 km from Nima Sand Museum. This ryokan features free private parking, full-day security and free WiFi. The ryokan has family rooms.

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8.2
Very good
12 reviews
Price from
£89
per night

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FAQs about ryokans in Shimane

  • Ryokan Koyokan, Masuya Ryokan and Shokinkan have received great reviews from guests in Shimane regarding the views from these ryokans

    Guests staying in Shimane also spoke highly of the views from these ryokans: Senjoen, Saginoyusou and Mihokan.

  • Couples travelling in Shimane loved staying at NIPPONIA Izumo Taisha Shrine Town, Hoshi Ryokan and Sangai Ryokan.

    Similarly, these ryokans in Shimane are highly rated by couples: Ohashikan, Ryokan Nushiya and Shokinkan.

  • There are 33 ryokans in Shimane you can book on Booking.com.

  • Most ryokans on Booking.com offer free cancellation.

  • We make it quick and easy to book a ryokan in Shimane. Here’s what we offer:

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  • Shokinkan, NIPPONIA Izumo Taisha Shrine Town and Sangai Ryokan are some popular ryokans in Shimane.

    In addition to these ryokans, 縁の宿 北堀, Hoshi Ryokan and Ohashikan are also popular in Shimane.

  • Many families visiting Shimane loved staying at Ryokan Nushiya, Ryokan Koyokan and Hoshi Ryokan.

    Similarly, Ryokan Masuya, 縁の宿 北堀 and Sangai Ryokan are also popular among family travellers.

  • The average price per night for a ryokan in Shimane for this weekend is £52, based on current Booking.com prices.

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