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Developed in Japan, these cheap 'pod' hotels are a novelty for any traveller. With rows of small single bed enclosed capsules, accommodation is basic and intended to be overnight. There is separate storage for luggage and gender-separate communal bathrooms — some capsule hotels also have a sentō, a Japanese bath house, often for male guests only.
Staff was incredibly friendly and allowed me to check-in a bit early. The hostel is incredibly clean and has a great atmosphere. Good location near the waterfront to allow patrons to watch the sunset over the lake. Overnight rooms are fairly standard to Japanese hostels. The common room through the outdoor terrace is MAGICAL. A retrofitted grain storage room, the atmosphere is incredibly cool and warrants spending time hanging out in there.
A real discovery: Mihonoseki is a special place, a fishermen's village away from everything and still quite convenient to reach. I stayed at one of the Fukumakan annex houses. A beautiful old Japanese house, perfectly maintained with all conforts one might need. Lovely views of the port from the first floor.
Breakfast and dinner are also a special treat in Japanese fish cuisine.
Highly recommended
Exceeded expectations. Large size room ( we booked a single room for a couple). Very clean and modern. Towels were larger than the usual small size for a Japanese hotel stay.
Hotel is located across the road from the station/ take underpass outside station (next to information building) to cross the road.
Very friendly staff. Little English but enough to be able to communicate effectively.
Matsue Castle within walking distance - fairly flat although you can take the no. 7 bus from the bus depot outside the train station.
Definitely one of the nicest capsule hotels or hostels I've stayed in. The female-only bedroom was quiet and well-ventilated, the shared bath/shower/locker facilities were clean and comfortable, and the location is conveniently just a few minutes' walk from the train station. Breakfast was also good with a nice selection of Japanese and Western foods.
The owner of the guesthouse, Mr. Namba, is very friendly. He knows a lot about Shimane, where to go, best way to get there, how much it costs as well as how long it will take. His English is also very good. He is easy to communicate with. The rooms are spacious and open. Although you in a city, it feels like a countryside villa. There is a small Japanese style garden in the back. The location is convenient. It's close to many restaurants. However, I would advise making reservations at the restaurants.
Good WiFi. Breakfast was mostly Japanese with some western items. All was good. Laundry room was convenient with a laundry machine status monitor on your TV screen. There is one more washer/dryer in the women's onsen bath. Plenty of electric outlets in our room. Nice onsen public bath. Nice shower/bath in room. The Matsue Hotel Excel Tokyu located directly next door is really convenient for a very nice dinner.
Classic Japanese-style rooms, very spacious. Public bath. Great service from helpful and friendly staff. Food at the The Willows bar, run by James, was exceptional.
For me, sleeping in cubic/capsule rooms is very comforting, as the small enclosed spaces makes it very easy for me to sleep. it was my first night in japan, so I was very tired and fell asleep quite easily. Front desk people were very kind, and the lady very friendly told me to take the amenities items.
This spot is always my go-to whenever I have to stay in Matsue. The staff are always very welcoming, and they try their best to communicate and help foreigners. The capsule hotel is in a very convenient, safe location, and the price is hard to beat!
Glasgow
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