喜庵 KIAN the guest house by the castle

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Scored 9.6
Rated exceptional

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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: 喜庵 KIAN the guest house by the castle in Matsue offers a garden and free WiFi. Guests enjoy air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and tatami floors. Convenient Facilities: The property provides concierge and housekeeping services. Paid private parking is available. Reception staff speak English and Japanese. Local Attractions: Located less than 0.6 mi from Lafcadio Hearn Memorial Museum, the guest house is 16 mi from Izumo Airport. Nearby attractions include Lake Shinji (2.5 mi) and Atagoyama Park (16 mi). Guest Highlights: Guests appreciate the castles, host, and sightseeing opportunities. The surrounding area features a hot spring.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Private Parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi

Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

    • Private parking available

Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 bunk bed
4 futon beds
3 futon beds
Bedroom 1
3 futon beds
Bedroom 2
2 twin beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Wanicha
    United States United States
    “The place is comfortable. It’s like a home away from home. The cleanliness of the place is exceptional even the screen door in the shower was very clean, which I found it a hard find in any places at which I ever stayed. The owner gave me a home...”
  • Ten
    United States United States
    “KIAN was a great place to stay with our family while in Matsue. We were fortunate that no one else had booked the other part of the property, so we had a nice stay to ourselves. The kitchen had snacks ready for us, which was very appreciated and...”
  • Liley
    United States United States
    “My friend and I came to Matsue for holiday, and we had a great time staying here! Emi-san was a lovely host and was very attentive to our needs! She gave us many recommendations on what to do in the area that really made our trip!! The location is...”
  • Victoria
    United States United States
    “The location, although not close to the train station, was minutes from the castle and historic district. It was also a short walk to restaurants.The host was very nice and welcoming.”
  • Sandra
    Australia Australia
    “The location was perfect both in terms of where to visit and eating out. Eni was a great host. She was always available for advice and help.”
  • Dave
    United States United States
    “Everything was terrifically maintained and incredibly clean. Emi was fabulous to work with. Perfect location near the castle and lots of restaurants.”
  • Traveler
    Canada Canada
    “This is a lovely guesthouse run by a highly dedicated owner. We knew Matsue from previous visits but the owner, Emi, opened up several new pleasures for us. For example, she arranged a visit to a soy factory-it's at least 150 years old-and also...”
  • Frank
    Germany Germany
    “Emi was a great host and we enjoyed our stay very much. The place is in a quiet side street next to the castle area so very convenient (and easy to reach by bus from the station). We came early and Emi made sure that everything is already ready...”
  • Oegstgeestenaar
    Netherlands Netherlands
    “Great stay in a lovely guesthouse. Emi, the host, was amazing! She was super friendly and welcomed us with some tea and sweets. She had great tips for stuff to do around Matsue (she recommended this beautiful sunset watching spot!) and was overall...”
  • Jeremy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Excellent tatami room in a guesthouse in Matsue. It is close to Matsue Castle and well connected to other areas, including Matsue Station, by bus. There are some great restaurants about 10 minutes’ walk away and a nice bakery close by for...”

Managed by 米村家/喜庵

Company review score: 10Based on 234 reviews from 2 properties
2 managed properties

Property info

茶室のある宿「喜庵KIAN」は、国宝松江城大手前至近、殿町の通りから「柳多脇通り」と呼ばれる旧藩時代の家老、柳多家の屋敷北辺にあたる小路を入って直ぐのばしょにあります。紅色の壁とよく手入れされた松の木が目印です。 和風の宿には、一階に6畳和室、キッチンダイニングと２ヶ所のシャワー／トイレがあります。キッチン、シャワー、ウオッシュレット付きトイレなどの水回りは全て新設されています。 シャワー／トイレの２ヶ所のうち、1ヶ所は女子専用とさせて頂いています。 キッチンには、電気ケトル、オーブントースター、電子レンジ、冷蔵庫、食器類が揃っています。 二階には洋室にボックス型のベッドが２台、8畳和室、お本格的な茶室があります。 茶道教室のある日は茶道体験も出来ます。 アメニティ 大人の方には、お一人様に美味しい地元焙煎のコーヒードリップパック、コーヒーが苦手な方にはーティーバックを差し上げています。 皆さんで楽しい時間を過ごして頂きたいので、ボードゲーム等も有ります。：モノポリー、ドンジャラ、将棋、UNO、トランプ等

Neighborhood info

Only a minute to get to Matsue Castle. If you are interested in some morning walk, walk around castle is the best spot to go. In order to get to the restaurant district, it takes a 5 to 10 minutes by walk. Matsue ONSEN Hot spring is 15 minutes walk or 5 minutes by bus. Major bus stop is a few minutes away from KIAN.

Languages Spoken

English,Japanese

Area info

Amenities of 喜庵 KIAN the guest house by the castle

Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular amenities

  • Private Parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi

Outdoors

  • Garden

Activities

  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Private parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is needed) and costs ¥550 per day.

    Services

    • Daily housekeeping
    • Concierge

    Front Desk Services

    • Invoice provided

    Entertainment & Family Services

    • Board games/Puzzles

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key access

    General

    • Air conditioning
    • Smoke-free property
    • Non-smoking rooms

    Languages Spoken

    • English
    • Japanese

    House rules

    喜庵 KIAN the guest house by the castle takes special requests – add in the next step!
    Check-in
    From 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM
    Check-out
    From 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children not allowed.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    Age restriction
    The minimum age for check-in is 18
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Accepted payment methods
    American ExpressVisaMastercardCash
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed
    Quiet hours
    Guests need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

    The fine print

    Must-know information for guests at this property

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

    License number: 指令松保第280号の1009

    FAQs about 喜庵 KIAN the guest house by the castle