[Matsue Lake Shinji] How about using it as a base for sightseeing at Matsue Castle and Izumo Taisha Shrine? 7 recommended hotels and ryokan

Lake Shimane. It is a popular tourist spot that is said to be the place where you can see the most beautiful sunset in Japan. Matsue City, where Matsue Castle is located, is about an hour and 15 minutes by train from Izumo Taisha Shrine, making it a convenient base for sightseeing. You can also enjoy gourmet food such as Lake Shinji's specialty, clam soup, and Lake Shinji's Seven Treasures. Why not go on a relaxing trip to Lake Shinji?

This time, we'll be focusing on Matsue Shinjiko onsen, located on the north side of Lake Shinji. Many of the inns face the lake, so you can enjoy the magnificent view of Lake Shinji from your room or bath...♡ With the magnificent view unfolding before your eyes, it seems like you can spend some quality time relaxing. This time, we'll be introducing some recommended hotels and ryokan in Matsue Shinjiko onsen. We've selected the perfect inns to truly relax in, so be sure to use this as a reference when choosing your accommodation.

Minamikan was founded in 1888. It is a long-established ryokan where many writers, such as Shimazaki Toson and Akutagawa Ryunosuke, have stayed. It is about a 5-minute drive from Matsue Shinjiko onsen Station on the Ichibata Electric Railway, or about a 10-minute drive from JR Matsue Station. The lakeside garden, which is centered around a tree that is about 300 years old, is well worth seeing.

Lake Shinji is right in front of you. Depending on the room, you can enjoy a view full of openness like this. It's great to be able to watch the sunset from the comfort of your room.

There are 6 types of rooms, totaling 19. Each room has its own unique charm, including rooms with hot onsen baths overlooking Lake Shinji, and retro-modern rooms. The photo shows a room also known as "Toson no Ma," beloved by Shimazaki Toson. It would be stylish to stay here and reminisce about those days.

For meal you can enjoy kaiseki cuisine packed with the attention to detail of the head chef, who also serves as the chairman of the Matsue Chefs Association, at "Teien Saryo Minami." (Reservations required by 13:00 on the day). There are plenty of appealing dishes, including seasonal seafood, Matsue's local cuisine, and Minami Kaden Taimeshi. Enjoy delicious food while gazing at the beautiful garden.

At the "Inishie Lounge Kotozato" on the first floor of the building, you can see calligraphy that tells the history of Minamikan, and in the gallery next to the entrance, you can see works by literary figures. Why not immerse yourself in a retro space? The large public bath is made of cypress, so the scent is also soothing.

Naniwa Issui is about a 10-minute walk from JR Matsue Shinjiko onsen Station. There are 23 rooms in total, including rooms with open-air baths and observation baths overlooking Lake Shinji. You can stretch your wings to your heart's content in this extraordinary space.

The hotel is equipped with an open-air bath and a large public bath that were renovated in 2021. The open-air bath "Oumi no Yu" is said to express the beauty of the valley, inspired by the famous scenic spot "Oni no Shitaburui" in Okuizumo. Relax to your heart's content in the open-air bath.

Please enjoy breakfast in the private dining area. You can enjoy Japanese cuisine using ingredients from the San'in region, such as salads, kamaboko, sashimi, and simmered meal. You can also have as many refills as you like of the clam soup made with clams from Lake Shinji.

On the third floor of the building is "SPA sizuku - Shizuku -". They use original aroma oils made from infused oils of organic plants from Shimane. Treatments by experienced therapists are sure to soothe both your body and mind. It's also a great way to reward yourself after a busy day.

Shoheikaku stands on the shores of Lake Anajito. It is about a 5-minute walk from Ichibata Railway's Matsue Shinjiko Onsen onsen. You can see Lake Anajito through the Japanese garden. Looking out at Lake Shinji stretching out in front of you is sure to relax your mind.

There are various types of rooms available, including special rooms with luxurious open-air rock baths, detached guest rooms facing Lake Shinji, and rooms on the first floor with direct access to the garden. All rooms are Japanese-style, so you can stretch your legs out on the tatami mats.

In the large public bath, you can enjoy onsen in both the indoor and outdoor baths. There are two baths, Urashima no Yu and Tennyo no Yu, which are alternated between men and women each day. Warm your body to the core in the Shinjiko onsen known as the "beauty bath," and become beautiful. In the restroom after the bath, amenities such as lotion and milky lotion are also available.

Ohashikan is a historic inn founded in 1879. It is a quaint ryokan located just a 5-minute drive from JR Matsue Station, with the Ohashi River flowing right in front of it. Matsue Castle is also just a 12-minute walk away, so you can enjoy sightseeing there as well. When you check in, you can enjoy Matsue's famous sweets and matcha green tea in the lobby. Once you arrive at the inn, the first thing you should do is take a break.

There are various room types available, such as the "Twin Room with Panoramic Bath" with a queen-size bed, the "Japanese Comfort Room" with a raised Japanese-style bed, and the "Japanese-style Room" with a view of the lake. Choose the room according to your needs, whether you want to enjoy onsen in your room or relax by the lake while staying in your room. For women, we also offer a service of colorful yukata robes.

meal are served at the Sukiya Ryotei Shosuitei located inside the building. The interior has a sukiya-style atmosphere and is beautiful. meal area is a private room, so you can concentrate on your delicious meal without worrying about the people around you.

A large bath with a Showa retro feel. The shower in the washing area uses "Miracle" to gently wash your skin. The spring water, which springs from deep on the shore of Lake Shinji, is 77 degrees. It is said to be effective in relieving fatigue and neuralgia. Let's relieve your daily fatigue and feel refreshed in onsen.

Hotel Ichibata is located just a minute's walk from Matsue Shinjiko onsen on the Ichibata Railway. If you stay in a room with a view of Lake Shinji, you'll wake up to this view in the morning. There are a variety of room types available, including spacious rooms that can accommodate up to six people and compact rooms facing the city. The calm interior makes for a comfortable stay.

On the top floor of the West Wing there is a large open-air bath with a view and a semi-open-air bath. You can fully relieve the fatigue of everyday life in the spacious bath. After bathing, you can also thoroughly relax with a massage at the Organic Relaxation Salon Waon.

The seasonal Japanese, Western and Chinese buffet available at Restaurant Avancia on the second floor of the main building is very popular! You can also enjoy freshly made tempura and steaks prepared in the live kitchen. Breakfast is a buffet with over 30 types of Japanese and Western dishes, including Shimane's unique "akaten," "agonoyaki," and "shijimi soup," as well as French toast.

There is also a cafe and bar called "Cafe & Bar Brillio" on the first floor of the main building. You can enjoy cake sets during cafe time. On sunny days, it is nice to relax on the terrace. There is also a bar counter in the evening, where they can make cocktails to suit your taste.

"Yukeikohan Suitenkaku" is located about a 5-minute walk from Ichibata Railway's "Matsue Shinjiko Onsen" onsen. From the garden, you can enjoy a panoramic view of Lake Shinji right in front of you! In the morning, you can even see the clam fishing. There is also a cafe lounge inside the building, so you can enjoy a leisurely tea time.

There are various types of rooms available, including rooms with onsen hot spring baths, Japanese-Western style rooms, and Japanese-style rooms. Yukata robes, bath towels, face towels, etc. are provided in the rooms, so don't forget to take them with you when you go to the bath. There is a bath in the room, but we also recommend relaxing in a private bath. Please make a reservation by 9:00 p.m. the day before.

The women's open-air bath is made of cypress. You'll feel refreshed as you warm up and surrounded by a pleasant scent. The water is said to be good for your skin, so you can aim for smooth skin.

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Matsue City Hotel Main Building is a unique hotel where you can experience the atmosphere of a castle town. All rooms have natural hot spring onsen. It is about a 15-minute walk from JR Matsue Station. The hotel's symbol, the white clock tower, is also a landmark of Matsue.

All rooms have bathtubs filled with hot onsen straight from the source! It's so luxurious to be able to onsen in a private hot spring whenever you want, and to be able to fill it up as you like. There are also special rooms where you can enjoy a view of Lake Shinji while bathing.

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You can also have dinner at the seafood specialty restaurant "Murakumo" located just a 2-minute walk from the hotel. There are many other restaurants within walking distance, so you can decide where to eat dinner depending on your mood that day. There is a nearby gourmet guide map with about 60 affiliated gourmet restaurants, so you won't have any trouble choosing a restaurant.

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Bicycle rentals are available for free. Since the hotel is located in the city, you can easily visit various tourist spots by bicycle. The hotel is located just across the Ohashi River and is conveniently located near the bar district.

This time, we introduced you to some lodgings where you can relax in the Matsue Lake Shinji onsen area. After enjoying sightseeing at Matsue Castle, the castle town, and even going a little further to Izumo Taisha Shrine, why not relax at a lodging? There are plenty of wonderful lodgings, including hotels where you can view Lake Shinji from onsen and ryokan you can relax in a Japanese-style room. Choose one that suits your taste.