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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. Heavenly meals. Very kind staff. Gorgeous view. The location is hidden between the mountains next to a beautiful temple. Since it is not accessible by public transportation, they offer services to and from the station. They also drove us to the Adachi Museum.

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9
Superb
102 reviews
Price from
£42
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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9.1
Superb
9 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
£70
per night

縁の宿 北堀 1 stars

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. The food was delicious, cooked by a professional chef. The location was in an ideal area, on the most and it was the most photographed street in Matsue. It was close to all the main museums and the Castle.

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9
Superb
23 reviews
Price from
£389
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 family is welcoming and discreet. The room was bigger than expected, the meal and breakfast was delicious. Tsuwano ifself is a great place, this minshuku made my stay wonderful.

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9
Superb
67 reviews
Price from
£69
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. Wonderful staff and beautiful, clean room.

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9
Superb
73 reviews
Price from
£94
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. Amazing. There was free shuttle to the nearest JR station. We didn't book the shuttle beforehand but we were able to take it anyway. The breakfast was amazing and the location is very good. Very close to the bus stop which we had to take because JR operations were suspended due to heavy rain. Value was so good.

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8.2
Very good
240 reviews
Price from
£25
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
£83
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. 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
463 reviews
Price from
£53
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. 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

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8.7
Fabulous
114 reviews
Price from
£65
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: Saginoyusou, Senjoen and Mihokan.

  • 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.

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

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  • Most ryokans on Booking.com offer free cancellation.

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

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

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

  • 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.

  • The average price per night for a ryokan in Shimane for this weekend is £247, based on current Booking.com prices.

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