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NIPPONIA Izumo Taisha Shrine Town

Izumo

Set in Izumo in the Shimane region, with Inasa Beach and Shimane Museum of Ancient Izumo nearby, NIPPONIA Izumo Taisha Shrine Town offers accommodation with free private parking. Featuring a garden, this 4-star ryokan has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom. Hamayama Park is 3.3 km away and Masakigaoka Park is 10 km from the ryokan. There were so quiet and peaceful and the staff was so kind.

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9.1
Wonderful
9 reviews
Price from
$218
per night

Sangai Ryokan

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 32 km from Yunotsu Onsen. 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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9.5
Exceptional
11 reviews
Price from
$84
per night

Shokinkan

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
Wonderful
82 reviews
Price from
$50
per night

縁の宿 北堀

Matsue

This air-conditioned ryokan features 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower, a bidet and slippers. Featuring free private parking, this 1-star ryokan also features free WiFi. The ryokan offers bed linen, towels and housekeeping service.

The ryokan is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in.

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9
Wonderful
19 reviews
Price from
$424
per night

Ohashikan

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. Wonderful staff and beautiful, clean room.

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9
Wonderful
65 reviews
Price from
$111
per night

Onsen Guest House Aobato no Su

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. Highly recommended guest house. It’s valuable for solo traveler to stay and enjoy the Japanese onsen culture The staff is super nice. They will notice my note and pick up from the JR station. I have lost my watch in the hotel and then the staff help me to deliver it . I really appreciate the help from them.

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8.3
Very Good
206 reviews
Price from
$28
per night

Hotel Gyokusen

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. The air-conditioned accommodation is 10 km from Lafcadio Hearn Memorial Museum. 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
464 reviews
Price from
$45
per night

Fukumakan

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
Excellent
109 reviews
Price from
$78
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
Very Good
8 reviews
Price from
$126
per night

OWL RESORT ARIFUKU ONSEN

Arifuku Onsen, Gotsu

OWL RESORT ARIFUKU ONSEN is located in the Arifuku Onsen district of Gotsu, 13 km from Gotsu City General Citizen Center Milky Way Hall, 41 km from Nima Sand Museum and 47 km from Iwami Ginzan World Heritage Centre. This 4-star ryokan offers a spa experience, with its hot spring bath and open-air bath. The ryokan provides rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi. The hotel is clean and maintained in perfect condition. The environment was very nice and quiet . The crews are perfect. The dinner was of superb style and quality. The stay was fantastic.

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8.5
Very Good
15 reviews
Price from
$283
per night

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FAQs about ryokans in Shimane

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

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

  • The average price per night for a ryokan in Shimane for this weekend is $158, based on current Booking.com prices.

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

    • Free cancellation on most stays
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  • Hoshi Ryokan, Masuya Ryokan, and Ryokan Koyokan have received great reviews from guests in Shimane about the views from these ryokans

    Guests staying in Shimane also loved the views from these ryokans: Senjoen, Fukumakan, and Shokinkan.

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

    Similarly, Hoshi Ryokan, 縁の宿 北堀, and Showcase Hotel KASANE are also popular among families.

  • Most ryokans on Booking.com offer free cancellation.

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

    Similarly, these ryokans in Shimane were also highly rated by couples: Ohashikan, Hoshi Ryokan, and Shokinkan.

  • There are 32 ryokans in Shimane you can book on Booking.com.

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