[Shimane] Go on a winter gourmet trip to eat plump crabs♪ 13 hot onsen ryokan and hotels where you can enjoy "Matsuba crab"

Winter is the season when crabs are delicious! Crab can be boiled, grilled, or cooked in a hot pot.The appeal of crab is endless.This time we will be introducing ``Matsuba crab,'' which is famous as a winter delicacy in the San'in region. Why not go on a trip to eat Matsuba crab with your best friend or loved one?

"Matsuba crab" is a mature male snow crab that can be caught off the coast of San'in in the Sea of Japan. Depending on the region where it is landed, it is also called ``Taiza crab'', ``Echizen crab'', or ``Snow crab''. Most of the Matsuba crab fishing is done in the waters near Oki Island, and one of the reasons for its deliciousness is that it can be brought back to the port alive. Let's go eat Matsuba crab, which has an elegant taste packed with umami that can only be enjoyed in Shimane, during the winter season!

If you search for an inn in Shimane where you can enjoy crab, you will find many onsen ryokan and hotels. If you're going to visit Shimane, which is also known as the prefecture for beautiful skin, you'll definitely want to soak in onsen. So this time, we will pick up onsen ryokan and hotels where you can enjoy Matsuba crab. We will introduce each of the 6 onsen areas, including onsen Onsen, which has a power spot, and Matsue Shinjiko onsen, where you can enjoy the view of Lake Shinji! Eating crab and soaking in onsen will satisfy your mind and body.

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Keisuien Minami located in onsen, which is famous for its beautiful skin, is a Sukiya-style ryokan located on the banks of the Tamayu River. It's located about 5 minutes by car from JR onsen Station, and if you make a reservation, you can receive a shuttle. If it's a nice day, it's a good idea to take a walk while heading there.

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With the winter-only crab plan, you'll not only get boiled or grilled crab for dinner, but you'll also get crab sashimi and takikomi rice. There is also a deluxe plan that uses two live crabs with tags, so you can enjoy it luxuriously. Enjoy the freshest Matsuba crab, which is shipped directly from Sakaiminato, which has one of the highest crab catches.

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This is the observation bath "Tenyu no Yu". This bath on the top floor offers a panoramic view of onsen town and mountains. Relax your body and mind as you feel like you are floating in the sky. There are also hand and foot baths, so you can enjoy a quick onsen.

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There are 3 types of rooms with onsen. This is one of them, a Japanese-Western style room called "Kumonone". Equipped with an open-air bath, twin beds, and a terrace. Stretch your legs on the tatami mats, go out to the terrace and soak up the sun...please enjoy your time in a way that suits you.

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onsen Yunosuke no Yado Chorakuen, is a traditional onsen ryokan that was founded in the first year of the Meiji era. It is approximately 5 minutes by car from JR onsen Onsen Station and 5 minutes by car from Matsue onsen IC. There is also a Chorakuen shuttle bus, so please consider using that on days when the weather is bad.

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The winter limited ``Matsuba Crab Kaiseki'' includes ``boiled crab'' where you can enjoy the original flavor of Matsuba crab, ``sashi crab'' where you can enjoy the sweetness of fresh crab, and ``grilled crab'' with an irresistible aroma and concentrated umami. You can enjoy a lot of taste. The course is full of crab, such as crab tempura and cooked rice, so you can enjoy comparing the differences in flavor depending on the cooking method. It also comes with dessert, which is great for women♪

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At Chorakuen, you can't miss the large mixed open-air bath. Its name is "Ryugu no Yu". With an overwhelming size of 120 tsubo, you can fully soak in the hot spring water of onsen. There are separate changing rooms for men and women, and you can wear bath clothes like bath towels when taking a bath, so it's safe even for women. The Rotenburo Theater, which plays videos about Shimane's history and tourism, is also a good reference for sightseeing, so be sure to check it out during the opening hours.

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There are three outbuildings built within the garden of Chorakuen. This is an annex called ``Chishin-an,'' a retro Showa-era space with a private open-air bath. It's great that you can have a conversation with the other person in the room while taking a bath. Please forget about time and relax in this elegant house.

``Izumo onsen'' was founded in `` onsen Onsen'' in the first year of Kyoho and boasts a history of about 300 years. This is a long-established ryokan that welcomes women with pleasant hospitality such as free rental of flower yukata and a projection mapping show wrapped in fantastic light. Access is approximately 30 minutes by taxi from Izumo Airport, and free shuttle service is available from JR onsen Onsen Station (advance notice required).

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We are particular about the meal served at Izumo onsen Onsen Shiraishiya, where not only the ingredients but also the seasonings such as soy sauce, miso, and salted seaweed are all locally produced. Matsuba crab served with carefully selected seasonings is exquisite. With the ``Specially Selected Matsuba Crab Kaiseki Plan,'' you can enjoy a variety of dishes such as crab sashimi and crab platters that allow you to enjoy the delicate sweetness and flavor of Matsuba crab.

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This ryokan has two large public baths with open-air baths: the black granite bath ``Hikoboshi'' on the first floor and the cypress bath ``Orihime'' on the second floor. It's spacious and open, so you can relax in the bathtub. The men's and women's baths are rotated, and you can bathe until 1 a.m. at night and from 5 a.m. in the morning, so be sure to enjoy onsen in a variety of different baths.

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If you're looking to stay for an anniversary or as a treat for yourself, we recommend the ``Premium Room with Viewing Hinoki Bath'' shown in the photo. The ceiling is decorated with beautiful pictures of the mountain's shadow, and the rooms are luxuriously furnished with state-of-the-art furniture such as large sofas and smart tables. In the morning, you can enjoy a relaxing breakfast at the large dining table and have a luxurious time.

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onsen Onsen Tamatsukuri Grand Hotel Choseikaku is a Japanese-style hotel where you can enjoy a relaxing time. We are proud of the hot onsen ``Agate no Yu,'' which is lined with the power stone ``Agate,'' and the Japanese garden, which is about 3,000 square meters of lush greenery. Access is approximately 7 minutes by car from JR onsen Onsen Station, and free shuttle service is available for reservations made at least 2 days in advance.

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Dinner is at Yakumo, a meal restaurant, where you can enjoy pine needle crabs. If you want to fully enjoy the taste of San'in, we recommend a course meal with a whole bowl of "boiled crab" of live pine needle crab, which is a sign of the brand "tag". You can fully enjoy the flavor of pine needle crab, such as crab sashimi, grilled crab, and crab rice, and your mood will be uplifted.

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This hotel has its own hot spring source, and you can enjoy onsen in the large public baths ``Mythological Bath'' and ``Megami no Yu'' that are inspired by Izumo mythology. Both bathhouses have a glittering agate bath that looks like a jewelry box and an open-air bath that gives you a sense of openness, so you can spend a onsen time that soothes your body and soul.

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You can enjoy a luxurious stay in the hotel's highly recommended guest room with an open-air bath, ``Izumo'' (pictured). A luxurious room with a 12.5 tatami Japanese room, an 8 tatami Japanese room, three tea rooms, a private garden, and an open-air bath where you can enjoy a luxurious agate bath. If you're on a girls' trip, we also recommend the ``Ladies' Room,'' which is fully equipped with items that women will love, such as a facial beauty device and a hair dryer that has a beautifying effect.

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This is also an inn in onsen Onsen, ``Yujin Chiyo-no-Yu'', an inn with natural hot springs flowing directly from the source. This inn is proud of its onsen springs, where you can enjoy 100% of the famous hot spring water. Approximately 5 minutes by car from JR onsen Onsen Station, approximately 10 minutes by car from Matsue onsen IC, and close to Himegami Hiroba footbath. Relax in this modern Japanese-style space with a concept from the Taisho and early Showa eras.

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At Yujin Chiyo no Yu, you can enjoy seasonal dishes, but in winter, crab is the best! We recommend the ``Live Crab Kaiseki Plan,'' which uses one live Matsuba crab per person and can be in-room dining. It can be prepared in a variety of ways, including crab sashimi, grilled on a ceramic plate, and crab sukiyaki. After filling your stomach with plump crabs, finish off with Izumo soba♪

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This is the open-air bath of "Senpuku no Yu". ``Yujin Chiyo no Yu'' has its own spring source, which directly flows into the bath. Enjoy onsen that are 100% free from the source, without any heating, circulation, or chemical disinfection. There are also 3 private baths, so if you want to enjoy a private onsen, please try these as well.

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There are three types of guest rooms, and this one is ``Konoka'', which combines the nostalgic feeling of wooden incense with modern taste. It has a quaint structure with beams on the ceiling, and a modern Japanese atmosphere that appeals to girls.It will soothe your daily worries and the fatigue of your travels. The new style "West Wing Japanese Room", which is a pure Japanese room with Scandinavian-style furniture, is also wonderful, so be sure to discuss it with the person you're going with.

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Approximately 5 minutes by car from JR onsen Onsen Station, onsen Hotel Gyokusen is a hot onsen hotel that boasts a Japanese garden called Kyokusui Garden (pictured). Bonfires are lit every night, and the fantastic scenery is so beautiful that it will make you forget your busy daily life. At the Refreshment Lounge on the 1st floor, you can enjoy alcoholic drinks such as local sake (15:00-18:00) and soft drinks (15:00-21:00, 7:00-10:00 the next morning).

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This hotel also has a wide variety of dinner plans where you can enjoy crab dishes. In particular, with the ``Top Grade Oki Matsuba Crab Premium Kaiseki Plan,'' where you can meal in a private room, you can enjoy tagged Matsuba Crab in boiled crab, sashimi, grilled crab, chawan mushi with crab miso, sukishabu, ochazuke, etc. The ultimate in luxury. If you have the chance, let's get excited and enjoy a luxurious dinner ♡

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After enjoying dinner, relax and soothe in the spacious and elegant onsen public bath. There is ``Iwanoyu,'' which has an impressive rustic rock bath as shown in the photo, and ``Hinoki Hinoyu,'' which has a soothing scent and soft texture, and both come with a dry sauna. We also recommend a private bath filled with natural onsen water that you can relax and enjoy without worrying about other people watching you.

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Guests can choose from a variety of styles, including Western-style single and twin rooms, Japanese-style rooms, and special rooms. The photo shows the ``Japanese-style room'' facing the Japanese garden where you can enjoy a calm and Japanese space. At night, you can relax while looking out at the ``Kyokusui Garden'' illuminated by the gentle light of bonfires. You can choose between a 12.5 tatami room and a 20 tatami room, making it perfect for large group trips.

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Ryotei onsen, located in Tamatsukuri Onsen, has a total of 38 rooms. It is a retro inn that is a bit small, rustic, and has a nostalgic feel. It takes about 10 minutes by car from JR onsen Onsen Station, but you can get a free shuttle if you make a reservation in advance, so you don't have to worry.

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meal will be served at the restaurant "Kachotei 2nd floor". ``Yamai'' offers a wide variety of menus, from standard seasonal kaiseki dishes to seasonal special dishes. In winter, we offer a plan for two people that includes a plate of tagged Matsuba crab with seasonal sashimi or Shimane Wagyu beef, and a plan that includes a plate of ``live crab'' for two people in the ``raw'' state, such as ``crab sashimi, steamed crab,'' You can fully enjoy the flavor of crab with dishes like ``Grilled Crab'' and ``Cho-Tsutaku Kaiseki,'' which can be eaten in three different ways.

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This is Kagetsu, an open-air bath for women. This bath has a refreshing atmosphere with a refreshing bamboo forest and clear water. Enjoy onsen, which was recorded in the Izumo Fudoki in ancient times, and is still a popular onsen that is said to cure all illnesses and make you beautiful!

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There are two types of guest rooms: ``Kissentei'' where you can feel calm and at home, and ``Kachoutei'' where you can relax in an elegant atmosphere. The photo is a 10 tatami Japanese-style room at Kachotei. You can see the mountains clearly from the window and feel the natural air.

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Yunokawa Onsen onsen onsen is located in Yunokawa Onsen, which is said to be one of the three most beautiful hot springs in Japan. This is an old folk house detached inn that has evolved and revived an old folk house from the Edo period. About 10 minutes walk from JR Shobara Station, 10 minutes by car from Shinji IC. We can also pick you up from the station, so let's talk in advance. Accommodation is a quiet inn for adults over junior high school students.

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In winter, try the plan that includes half a cup of live Matsuba crab, a sweet and elegant dish packed with the flavor of the Sea of Japan. It's a luxurious meal where you can eat black-throat fish, Shimane Wagyu beef, and even freshwater clams! Sake is the best choice for crab, but this inn has a sommelier who can help you choose a wine that goes well with the crab.

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Sanbijin no Yu, the hot spring source from Yunokawa onsen, is directly fed into the bathtub. This is a private bath made from Kimachi stone, which is found on the south shore of Lake Shinji. The walls are covered with tiles, giving it a mysterious atmosphere. The gourd-shaped bath with beautiful light from the stained glass and the bath facing the garden where you can enjoy the greenery are also private baths. Enjoy your own onsen without being disturbed.

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There are rooms with different tastes, such as the ``Old Folk House Annex'', which is an evolved and revived old folk house from the Edo period, the ``Shiunkaku'', which has a structure that embodies the atmosphere of Izumo, and the ``Healing Inn'', which overlooks a beautiful garden. This is an old folk house type "Shoya". It comes with a spacious semi-open-air bath with natural hot spring water, so you can bathe in it as many times as you like. Feels like a villa with antique furniture, wood terrace, and private garden♪

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"Saginoyuso" in Saginoyu onsen is a relaxing ryokan located in onsen surrounded by rich nature. The Adachi Museum of Art, famous for its Japanese garden, is about a 1-minute walk away, so it's easy to go to admire the garden first thing in the morning. About 15 minutes by car from JR Yasugi Station. There is a shuttle bus to the Adachi Museum of Art, so if you don't have a car, use that.

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In addition to live crab sashimi and live crab sushi, the ``live crab kaiseki'' includes ``Matsuba crab'' such as boiled crab, grilled crab, crab sukiyaki small pot, crab tempura, and crab porridge. Be sure to take photos of your food! Enjoy the flavor of live Matsuba crab to your heart's content by cooking it in a variety of ways.

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Long ago, onsen was named Sagi-no-Yu because a white heron healed the wounds on its feet. There are two private baths, and this is a private open-air bath called ``Iwatsuyu.'' There is also an open-air bath and a large public bath where you can feel the nature, so please feel free to visit the bath of your choice.

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This is a room called "Tsubaki" which has an open-air garden bath. This open-air bath also has natural hot spring water. There is also a long, narrow area next to the bathtub filled with hot water, which is used for footbaths. You can enjoy a luxurious time having the garden and onsen all to yourself.

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Matsue Shinjiko onsen Minamikan, located on the shores of Lake Shinji in Matsue City, is a long-established ryokan founded in 1888. Many celebrities and cultural figures have stayed here, including Ryunosuke Akutagawa and Toson Shimazaki, and that history is on display at the Inishie Lounge Kotori on the first floor. Access: Approximately 10 minutes by car from JR Matsue Station. The location is within walking distance of Matsue Castle, so you can enjoy a leisurely tour of the castle town.

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If you make a reservation under the "Kanizukushi" plan, you can enjoy a kaiseki meal of live Matsuba crab with vinegar crab, grilled crab, or crab sashimi for dinner. For those who want to eat Matsuba crab and branded beef while traveling to Shimane, we also have a plan where you can enjoy Matsuba crab sashimi, boiled crab, and Shimane Wagyu sirloin steak♪

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``Matsue Shinjiko onsen'' is also known as ``Beautiful Skin Hot Spring'' due to its colorless and transparent water with a smooth texture. At this ryokan, you can enjoy onsen in a variety of baths with different tastes in each guest room. The photo shows the open-air bath with a view in the guest room of the villa "Mizunoto". Spend a relaxing time soaking in the onsen while looking out at Lake Shinji.

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There are a total of 16 guest rooms, including rooms with open-air baths overlooking Lake Shinji, retro-modern guest rooms, and detached rooms where you can enjoy a luxurious stay. The ``Lake View Suite'' guest room is located on the top floor and offers a panoramic view of Lake Shinji. Among them, ``Myojo'' shown in the photo is a luxurious room with a spacious living room with a sunroom, a relaxing Japanese-style room, and an open-air bath surrounded by yukimi shoji screens. Recommended for staying on important days♪

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``Matsue Shinjiko onsen Shoheikaku'' is a classical onsen inn with Japanese architecture facing Lake Shinji. It has a beautiful Japanese garden, where you can spend your time in a calm environment surrounded by refreshing nature. meal are served in in-room dining, drinks are all-inclusive, and services such as colored yukata rentals are also available. Access is approximately 10 minutes by car from JR Matsue Station, and approximately 3 minutes on foot from Matsue-Shinjiko onsen Station.

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You'll be happy to know that you can enjoy the meal at Shohei-kaku in the comfort of your guest room. There are many plans where you can enjoy Matsuba crab, such as the ``Matsuba Crab Kaiseki'' plan, which includes boiled crab and grilled crab, and the ``Crab Nabe Kaiseki'' plan, which includes hot pot dishes that include soup stock. Drinks are all-inclusive and you can order one drink at a time, so you can enjoy pairing beer and sake with your food.

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You can soak in the natural onsen springs at two large public baths, ``Urashima-no-Yu'' and ``Tenny-no-Yu,'' which have large open-air baths. The sulfuric acid onsen, which are colorless and transparent and blend well into your skin, will lead to beautiful skin. You can bathe from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m., and the baths are alternated between men and women, so why not enjoy a different style of bath each morning and evening?

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You can choose from a variety of guest rooms with a Japanese feel, including rooms with open-air baths and rooms with spectacular lake views. We recommend the ``Special Room with Rock Open-air Bath'' where you can have the tasteful open-air bath all to yourself. It is a simple and beautiful Japanese-style room with a folk art style, and when you open the shoji screen, you can see Lake Shinji and step out into the Japanese garden. Let's relax while drinking teahouse coffee selected by the young proprietress.

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ryokan Nushiya, located in onsen, Gotsu City, about 20 minutes by car from JR Gotsu Station, is a detached inn that has been in business for 250 years. You can enjoy onsen and delicious cuisine made with seasonal ingredients in a stylishly renovated old folk house. If you book an all-inclusive plan, you can enjoy free drinks and snacks such as local Shimane sake and coffee at dinner and breakfast and in the lobby lounge.

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For meal, you can enjoy dishes made with plenty of seafood and mountain products from the San'in region at the dining ``Yamaterashi.'' The ``Specially Selected Matsuba Crab Kaiseki'' served for dinner uses all tagged live Matsuba Crabs in sashimi, charcoal-grilled, sukiyaki, and crab porridge, and each dish offers the unique deliciousness of Matsuba Crab. You can enjoy it.

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`` onsen'', a simple alkaline spring, is also famous as a ``beauty hot spring'' that can be expected to have beautifying effects on the skin. Relax and soothe yourself in the large public bath, which is said to have been relocated from a sake brewery that has been in operation since the Edo period. The attached open-air bath (pictured) has a ``cool deck'' where you can enjoy onsen at your own pace while being soothed by the rustling of the trees.

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There are four types of guest rooms: ``Old house detached house'', ``1 house detached house'', ``Main building Japanese style room'', and ``Main building Western style room''. The ``Old House Annex'' with an open-air bath in each guest room is a stylish space that retains a Japanese atmosphere. Among them, the ``Botan'' guest room in the photo has a particularly luxurious setting with an open-air bath fed by natural hot spring water. It is a maisonette type room, with a relaxing Japanese-style room on the first floor and a stylish bedroom on the second floor, where you can relax in a private space.

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``Mihonoseki onsen Ryokan ryokan National Cultural Property Inn'' is ryokan with a history of about 120 years, located on Aoishi Tatami Street in Mihonosekicho, Matsue City, about 15 minutes by car from JR Sakaiminato Station. The main building, which has remained since its founding, is a valuable building that is registered as a nationally registered tangible cultural property. Both the exterior and interior of the hotel have a Taisho romantic atmosphere that will make you feel as if you have traveled back in time. For women, we also rent yukata, so change into a yukata and feel like you're traveling ♡

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Dinner will be served in the new building. We are proud of our meal, where you can enjoy plenty of fresh seafood purchased every morning from Tottori and Sakaiminato, which is located on the opposite shore of Mihonoseki. The ``Mihokan Specialty Crab Zanmai'' plan is a must-see, as you can enjoy 2.5 bowls of Matsuba crab, which is packed with meat.♪ You can enjoy the flavor of crab with dishes such as crab hot pot, steamed crab, and steamed egg custard.

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The appeal of this ryokan 's large public bath is that you can soak while looking out at the magnificent ocean. On the 7th floor of the new building, there is a public bath with a view that is open 24 hours a day, and on the rooftop there is a private open-air bath shown in the photo (charges apply, reservations required). Enjoy the beautiful ocean view that changes depending on the time of day while soaking in Mihonoseki onsen. You can.

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The guest rooms include pure Japanese-style guest rooms in the new building, as well as villas and guesthouses that are renovated old folk houses and boat inns, all of which have quaint spaces that take advantage of the atmosphere of the building. ``Bettei Tsukinarikyu'', which has a Japanese modern concept, is a photogenic room with a luxurious semi-open-air ceramic bath and retro furniture. Coffee and Japanese tea are always available, so you can relax and enjoy your stay.

If you have a plan where you can eat crab at ryokan, you'll be happy to know that you can also try other Shimane specialties as well. Savor the delicious Matsuba crab and relax in onsen springs. Please share such a blissful moment with your friends and lovers who are traveling with you ♡