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Ryokan Chorakuen
699-0201 Shimane, Matsue, Tamayu-cho Tamatsukuri 323, Japan – Great location - show map
The big onsen which we could all enjoy. (men & women).
AustraliaLarge scale onsen ryokan in Tamatsukuri Onsen. Very friendly staff, large rooms, we even had a waterfall just outside our window. Valet parking for the car was very professional and efficient. Dinner and breakfast are served in the main dining room. The main outside onsen bath is the largest in Japan and very nice. Next to it is a Japanese traditional garden. Day trips to Matsue or the Adachi Museum are easy.
NetherlandsVery close to the bus stop, and a good value for a traditional Ryokan and outdoor spa. The food is expensive but it's worth it to get the full experience by paying the halfboard.
United States of AmericaLarge outdoor onsen is wonderful. This is the reason to come here & it doesn't disappoint. Gardens are great & work very well with the property. Dinner is excellent, though a bit rushed with all the courses coming out at once. No choice of Western breakfast, which was a bit of a ding for us. Room is large with a tranquil view into a garden hillside & futon/mattress is OK (would have preferred a western bed).
United States of AmericaNice corner room. Friendly staff. Good food. Interesting Onsen bath. Nice Onsen town
ChinaAllowed me into all the baths with my tattoos, which was nice for a change. Considering I don't know many people in my home country without tattoos.
New Zealand色んなお風呂が楽しめたりお庭散策等お宿時間が忙しい位に充実しました。特に広い混浴庭園露天風呂はロケーションも最高。露天シアターは珍しくて良かった！食事も美味しかったです。
Japanとにかく温泉、よかった🎵 大きな露天風呂、気持ちよかった🎵 普通の大浴場も、露天風呂はかなり大きくて、よかった🎵 ご飯もおいしかった🎵 棟方志功などの美術品もよかった🎵 お香の香りがほんのりして（きつくなくて）よかった🎵
Japan部屋は清潔で温泉も広くて素晴らしい 朝食も美味しかったし、周辺にもいろいろと楽しめるところがあります。
Japan朝夕ともにご飯が美味しかったです。またスタッフの皆さんの接客がとても丁寧で、居心地がとてもよかったです！ 温泉も最高でした！ 一人旅でしたが、食事の際の席の配置など、色々配慮されているようでした。また行きたいです！
Japan
Chorakuen
- What guests loved the most:
“The big onsen which we could all enjoy. (men & women).”
Australia“Large scale onsen ryokan in Tamatsukuri Onsen. Very friendly staff, large rooms, we even had a waterfall just outside our window. Valet parking for the car was very professional and efficient. Dinner and breakfast are served in the main dining room. The main outside onsen bath is the largest in Japan and very nice. Next to it is a Japanese traditional garden. Day trips to Matsue or the Adachi Museum are easy.”
Netherlands“Very close to the bus stop, and a good value for a traditional Ryokan and outdoor spa. The food is expensive but it's worth it to get the full experience by paying the halfboard.”
United States of America“Large outdoor onsen is wonderful. This is the reason to come here & it doesn't disappoint. Gardens are great & work very well with the property. Dinner is excellent, though a bit rushed with all the courses coming out at once. No choice of Western breakfast, which was a bit of a ding for us. Room is large with a tranquil view into a garden hillside & futon/mattress is OK (would have preferred a western bed).”
United States of America“Nice corner room. Friendly staff. Good food. Interesting Onsen bath. Nice Onsen town”
China“Allowed me into all the baths with my tattoos, which was nice for a change. Considering I don't know many people in my home country without tattoos.”
New Zealand“色んなお風呂が楽しめたりお庭散策等お宿時間が忙しい位に充実しました。特に広い混浴庭園露天風呂はロケーションも最高。露天シアターは珍しくて良かった！食事も美味しかったです。”“0”
Japan“とにかく温泉、よかった🎵 大きな露天風呂、気持ちよかった🎵 普通の大浴場も、露天風呂はかなり大きくて、よかった🎵 ご飯もおいしかった🎵 棟方志功などの美術品もよかった🎵 お香の香りがほんのりして（きつくなくて）よかった🎵”“0”
Japan“部屋は清潔で温泉も広くて素晴らしい 朝食も美味しかったし、周辺にもいろいろと楽しめるところがあります。”“0”
Japan“朝夕ともにご飯が美味しかったです。またスタッフの皆さんの接客がとても丁寧で、居心地がとてもよかったです！ 温泉も最高でした！ 一人旅でしたが、食事の際の席の配置など、色々配慮されているようでした。また行きたいです！”“0”
JapanLocated in Matsue, 3.9 miles from Lake Shinji, Chorakuen has accommodations with a bar, free private parking, a shared lounge and a garden. This 4-star ryokan offers a concierge service and valet parking. The property provides a 24-hour front desk, a shuttle service, room service and free WiFi.
All rooms features air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a fridge, an electric tea pot, a bidet, a hairdryer and a closet. Rooms come complete with a private bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, while some rooms at the ryokan also have a seating area.
Guests at Chorakuen can enjoy a à la carte or an Asian breakfast.
The accommodation offers 4-star accommodations with a hot spring bath and terrace.
Lafcadio Hearn Memorial Museum is 7 miles from Chorakuen, while Shimane Art Museum is 5 miles from the property. The nearest airport is Izumo Airport, 11 miles from the ryokan.
This property is a ryokan, which is a type of traditional Japanese Inn. Learn more
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- What's a ryokan?
- A ryokan is a traditional Japanese inn. They usually feature bathhouses, multicourse dinners, communal spaces where guests can relax, and rooms with woven-straw flooring and futon mats. Like hotels, a range of ryokans (from budget to luxury) is available. What originated centuries ago as a free rest house for long-distance travelers has evolved into a popular destination for relaxation surrounded by therapeutic mineral springs.
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- What are the big differences between a ryokan and a hotel?
- Unlike a hotel, where the guest room is just a place to turn in for the night, a ryokan is more than just a place to sleep. In Japan, many travelers journey long distances to relax in a hot spring bath and feast on a traditional multicourse dinner – staying in a ryokan is an experience in and of itself. These ryokans typically have Japanese-style rooms with woven-straw floors and futon beds (no Western beds and carpeting). You should also remove your shoes at the entrance of the room, or before you enter it. Modern ryokans might serve buffet-style meals in a dining area, while more traditional ryokans tend to serve in-room dinners. Some ryokan rooms have a private bathroom, and others might just have a shared bathroom.
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- What's a kaiseki meal?
- Kaiseki is the culinary highlight at a ryokan, embodying beautifully presented dishes that delight both the palate and the eyes. Every one of the 10 to 15 dishes that make up the multicourse Japanese dinner is prepared in a way that highlights the unique textures, colors, and flavors of featured seasonal ingredients and local specialties. Most commonly served at special restaurants and ryokans, a traditional kaiseki dinner usually consists of bite-size appetizers, fresh sashimi (raw fish, like sushi), soup, grilled fish or meat, a hot-pot dish, rice with miso soup, and a small dessert.
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- What's a yukata?
- A yukata is a casual summer kimono or robe, typically made of light cotton. Many ryokans provide guests with yukata robes during their stay. In some areas, it's common to see guests strolling through the neighborhood in their yukatas. The loose-fitting garment is perfect for sleeping and relaxing in.
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- How should I wear a yukata?
- First, put your arms through the sleeves like you would with a robe. Take the right side of the yukata and wrap it across your body. Then, take the left side and wrap it over the right, making sure that the robe is level at your ankles. Pinning the yukata closed on the right side, wrap the sash around your waist a couple of times and then tie a bow. Generally, the bow is tied around the waist for women, and the hips for men.
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- What's a Japanese hot spring (onsen)?
- Onsen (literally "hot spring") is a term often used to refer to both the mineral-rich hot springs and the bathing facilities that house them. Whether the bath is public or private, gender-segregated or mixed, indoor or outdoor, soaking and unwinding in the soothing geothermal waters at an onsen is a millennia-old custom deeply embedded in Japanese culture.
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- What's standard bathing etiquette?
- At a bathhouse—onsen or not—guests are expected to remove all clothing in their respective changing rooms before entering the bathing area. As a common courtesy, once inside the bathing area, guests should wash and rinse their bodies thoroughly before quietly stepping into the hot water. Whether you relax in solitude or converse softly with others is up to you, but guests should always be mindful of others. Wash towels are often used to cover one’s private areas while walking around. However, note that you should not put towels in the water.
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- Why are tattoos not allowed?
- While tattoos have become more popular among Japan's youth, many Japanese people still associate them with outlaws and organized crime. Nowadays, not all businesses ban customers with tattoos, but you might still be refused admission to bathhouses and swimming pools. Small tattoos can be covered up using waterproof bandaids, but keep in mind that each property has the final say on what’s acceptable.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.
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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 8.5 for two-person stays.
Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)
Breakfast Info
Asian
Free private parking
Open-air bath, Bathhouse, Hot spring bath
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Robert
Australia
“The big onsen which we could all enjoy. (men & women).”
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Jeroen
Netherlands
“Large scale onsen ryokan in Tamatsukuri Onsen. Very friendly staff, large rooms, we even had a waterfall just outside our window. Valet parking for the car was very professional and efficient. Dinner and breakfast are served in the main dining room. The main outside onsen bath is the largest in Japan and very nice. Next to it is a Japanese traditional garden. Day trips to Matsue or the Adachi Museum are easy.” Read more
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Van
United States of America
“Very close to the bus stop, and a good value for a traditional Ryokan and outdoor spa. The food is expensive but it's worth it to get the full experience by paying the halfboard.”
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Markus
United States of America
“Large outdoor onsen is wonderful. This is the reason to come here & it doesn't disappoint. Gardens are great & work very well with the property. Dinner is excellent, though a bit rushed with all the courses coming out at once. No choice of Western breakfast, which was a bit of a ding for us. Room is large with a tranquil view into a garden hillside & futon/mattress is OK (would have preferred a western bed).” Read more
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A
China
“Nice corner room. Friendly staff. Good food. Interesting Onsen bath. Nice Onsen town”
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Billy
New Zealand
“Allowed me into all the baths with my tattoos, which was nice for a change. Considering I don't know many people in my home country without tattoos.”
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千寿子
Japan
“色んなお風呂が楽しめたりお庭散策等お宿時間が忙しい位に充実しました。特に広い混浴庭園露天風呂はロケーションも最高。露天シアターは珍しくて良かった！食事も美味しかったです。”“0” Read more
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Pomonero
Japan
“とにかく温泉、よかった🎵 大きな露天風呂、気持ちよかった🎵 普通の大浴場も、露天風呂はかなり大きくて、よかった🎵 ご飯もおいしかった🎵 棟方志功などの美術品もよかった🎵 お香の香りがほんのりして（きつくなくて）よかった🎵”“0” Read more
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Daisuke
Japan
“部屋は清潔で温泉も広くて素晴らしい 朝食も美味しかったし、周辺にもいろいろと楽しめるところがあります。”“0” Read more
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Kina
Japan
“朝夕ともにご飯が美味しかったです。またスタッフの皆さんの接客がとても丁寧で、居心地がとてもよかったです！ 温泉も最高でした！ 一人旅でしたが、食事の際の席の配置など、色々配慮されているようでした。また行きたいです！”“0” Read more
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Host Info
島根県松江市玉造温泉にあります、老舗旅館です。 庭園混浴大露天風呂は日本一であり、120坪の広さを誇ります。
Languages spoken: English, Japanese
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Restaurant そば富-Soba (buckwheat noodles)0 miles
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Restaurant たかしま食堂-Takashima Canteen0.1 miles
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Restaurant 若竹寿司-Wakatake sushi0.1 miles
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Lake 宍道湖-Shinji Lake1.2 miles
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River 玉湯川-Tamayu river0 miles
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Izumo Airport7 miles
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Miho–Yonago Airport13.8 miles
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Amenities of Chorakuen Great facilities! Review score, 8.6
Most popular amenities
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bidet
- Slippers
- Private Bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Bathtub
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
- Terrace
- Garden
Kitchen
- Electric kettle
- Refrigerator
Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
Activities
- Temporary art galleries Additional charge
- Massage chair
- Spa lounge/Relaxation area
- Bathhouse
- Open-air bath
- Hot spring bath
- Massage Additional charge
Living Area
- Sitting area
Media & Technology
- Flat-screen TV
- Satellite channels
- Telephone
Food & Drink
- On-site coffee shop
- Fruit Additional charge
- Bottle of water
- Wine/Champagne Additional charge
- Kids' meals Additional charge
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Bar
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free! Free private parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
Front Desk Services
- Concierge
- Baggage storage
- 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
- Daily housekeeping
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- 24-hour security
General
- Shuttle service
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Vending machine (drinks)
- Shuttle service (free)
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Wake-up service
- Heating
- Elevator
- Heating
- Non-smoking rooms
- Newspapers
- Air conditioning
- Safe
- Room service
Languages Spoken
- English
- Japanese
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Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children not allowed.
Crib and extra bed policies
There's no capacity for cribs at this property.
This property doesn't offer extra beds.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Chorakuen accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
The fine print
Please note the public bath is a mixed bathing facility.
Guests are kindly requested to use the facility with good manner. If inappropriate behavior is found, guests will be asked to leave.
FAQs about Chorakuen
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Guests staying at Chorakuen can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.6).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Asian
- À la carte
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Chorakuen offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Massage
- Spa lounge/Relaxation area
- Open-air bath
- Temporary art galleries
- Hot spring bath
- Massage chair
- Bathhouse
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Check-in at Chorakuen is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.
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Chorakuen is 3.7 miles from the center of Matsue.
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The prices at Chorakuen may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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The following parking options are available to guests staying at Chorakuen (subject to availability):
- Parking
- Free parking
- Private Parking
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Room options at Chorakuen include:
- Quad
- Twin
- BBasic Room
