Get love luck and beautiful skin on a girls' trip ♡ The charm of onsen and 10 recommended ryokan

Get love luck and beautiful skin on a girls' trip ♡ The charm of onsen and 10 recommended ryokan
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"onsen" in Shimane is popular for its hot springs that are good for the skin. The quality of the springs is so good that they are even likened to lotion. It's not only a great place to enjoy a relaxing onsen trip, but also a surprisingly convenient place to go to Izumo Taisha, a shrine popular for matchmaking, or when sightseeing in Matsue. If you use the "Princess God's Hot Spring Tour" ticket, you can take a stroll around the inns in onsen town at a discount. We will introduce you to some wonderful ryokan in onsen Onsen that are perfect for a girls' trip.

Let's go to onsen!

Shimane have beautiful skin♡

POLA Corporation, known for its cosmetics, held a campaign called "Beautiful Skin Prefecture Grand Prix," and Shimane made a splash by winning first place overall for four consecutive years until 2015. 2018 also saw the company return to first place, as it was the result of a large-scale survey unique to POLA, based on 13 million skin data, It's amazing, isn't it?

onsen in Shimane has long been known for its hot springs that are good for the skin. It is also famous as a production area for agate, and the magatama is still the symbol of the town. onsen Onsen is also a great place to stay if you are visiting Izumo Taisha Shrine, the shrine of matchmaking, or if you are sightseeing in Matsue.

Tamatsukuri Onsen, a hot onsen with a long history that was even mentioned in The Pillow Book

A god at the foot bath in onsen Onsen

onsen in Shimane has a history of over 1300 years, known for its skin-beautifying hot springs, which are likened to lotions. According to the Izumo Fudoki, there is a passage that reads, "Wash once and your skin will become smooth. Enter twice and your illness or injury will be cured... it's the hot springs of the gods." It's an amazing hot onsen that has been loved for a long time. You can even take home the water from the source in a special bottle.

A stroll around onsen town is also fun ♡ Princess Goddess Hot Spring Tour Ticket

A stroll around the onsen town is also fun ♡ Princess Goddess Hot Spring Tour Ticket 3627595

There is also a great deal available that allows you to tour the hot springs for just 1,000 yen. There are a total of eight participating inns! Bring a towel and you can stroll around the onsen town.

A stroll around the onsen town is also fun ♡ Princess Goddess Hot Spring Tour Ticket 3627597

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We will introduce you to some inns in onsen that are perfect for a girls' trip.

A wonderful inn in onsen Onsen that tickles the feminine heart

1. Keisuien Minami

Full of moving experiences! A relaxing inn with hospitality

Full of moving experiences! A relaxing inn with hospitality3627587

This is a famous ryokan that represents Tamatsukuri, and is known locally as "the best ryokan in onsen." It also won the silver prize in the customer evaluation category at the JAL Pack Awards 2015.

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At Keisuien Minami, you can enjoy the high-quality "divine hot spring" that is drawn from the hot spring source. The open-air bath made of rocks is surrounded by greenery, so you can even enjoy forest bathing.

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There is also a facial bathing facility in the courtyard. You dip a towel into the fresh hot onsen and place it on your face. It feels so good. You can also enjoy a foot bath at the same time. When you wake up in the morning, why not try a facial bath instead of your usual face wash?

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The garden of this inn is also amazing. It was ranked 7th in the 2015 Japanese garden rankings by the American Japanese garden magazine "Journal of Japanese Gardening". By the way, the first place was the famous "Adachi Museum of Art".

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You can also enjoy the garden view from the sofas in the lounge. When you check in, you can enjoy a welcome tea on these sofas. This is a wonderful inn full of hospitality, which will definitely get you excited about your girls' trip.

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onsen Onsen Keisuien Minami Minami

onsen Keisuien Minami

Shimane /Matsue, onsen / ryokan

address
1218-8 Tamatsukuri, Tamayu-cho, Matsue City Shimane
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About 50 minutes on Yonago Expressway Route 9. JR Sanin Main Line onsen Onsen Station.

2. Hotel Gyokusen

The plans are extensive and can be arranged freely, making it perfect for a girls' trip.

The plans are extensive! You can arrange them however you like, so it's perfect for a girls' trip.3627603

"Hotel Gyokusen" is also wonderful. When you arrive and enter, you will find a Japanese garden with Japanese pines and a meandering stream in the lobby lounge. It will make you feel like all the fatigue of your trip will disappear in an instant.

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The large public bath is so spacious that it can accommodate up to 200 people at the same time. Relax and soothe your day to day fatigue in the spacious bath.

The plans are great! You can arrange them however you like, so it's perfect for a girls' trip.3627673

It is built on a hill above the onsen town, so if you look out the window you can see the whole town.

The plans are great! You can arrange them however you like, so it's perfect for a girls' trip.3627607

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The best part of traveling is meal, which use plenty of delicious local ingredients, including local brand Shimane Wagyu beef, seafood from the Sea of Japan, and more. This inn has a good reputation for its good value, as it offers a variety of affordable accommodation plans that are suitable not only for women traveling together, but also for families and couples.

The plans are great! You can arrange them however you like, so it's perfect for a girls' trip.3627606

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A show of "Yasugi-bushi," a local performing art from Sanin, also famous for the Loach Rescue Dance, will be performed every night from 9:10 pm. Children will surely enjoy it!

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Tamazukuri onsen Hotel Gyokusen

Tamatsukuri onsen Hotel Gyokusen

Shimane /Matsue, onsen / ryokan

address
53-2 Tamatsukuri, Tamayu-cho, Matsue Shimane
access
Approximately 5 minutes by car from onsen Onsen Station on the JR onsen Main Line. If you wish to be picked up from the station after 19:00, we may not be able to accommodate you.

3. Izumo Gods Matchmaking Inn "Konya"

An inn full of special experiences colored by "fate"

An inn full of special experiences colored by "fate"3627618

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Konya is an inn that takes its name from the words of a letter from Tatsuhiko Senke, the head priest of Izumo Taisha Shrine, and is a place where you can feel a connection with the god of matchmaking. The family crest, a right-facing comma-shaped comma-shaped swirl, is also said to be inspired by the magatama, the symbol of onsen. Spiritual power and heartfelt hospitality will boost your femininity.

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Enjoy an extremely relaxing time in a large bathtub where you can feel the warmth of wood.

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In addition to cute colorful yukatas, you can also change into a shrine maiden costume at Konya and take a commemorative photo (free, women only, 30 minutes). It's a great way to commemorate a girls' trip!

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In the lobby, there are red ribbons and pens for praying for love, and the sweets in the rooms are also related to love, and there are many other hospitality touches that will appeal to the hearts of women. The inn is full of things that will make you want to fall in love. Let's have fun to the fullest ♡

Detailed information

onsen Izumokamigami Enmusubinoyado Konya

Shimane /Matsue, onsen / ryokan

address
1246 Tamatsukuri, Tamayu-cho, Matsue Shimane
access
10 minutes by car from JR onsen Onsen Station (Shuttle available with prior notice)

4. Hoshino Resorts Kai Izumo

A luxurious inn for those who want to enjoy a more sophisticated trip

A luxurious inn for those who want to enjoy a more sophisticated trip3627608

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For those who want to enjoy a slightly luxurious trip, we recommend Hoshino Resorts Kai Izumo. This is a recommended inn for adults who want high quality service and a high level of satisfaction.

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The stylish large public bath "Kami no Yu" is something you can only find at Hoshino Resorts! And every guest room has an open-air bath, which is a luxury.

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Hoshino is the only place where you can experience Shimane's traditional crafts and folk arts at your leisure while staying overnight.

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The beautifully appointed lobby overlooks a Japanese garden. It's a relaxing space where you can take a breather. On Sundays, there are live gagaku performances, fitting for the land of the gods.

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The corridor leading to your room is also beautiful. A special, luxurious experience unlike any other awaits you.

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Kai Tamatsukuri

Kai Tamatsukuri

Shimane /Matsue, onsen / ryokan

address
1237 Tamatsukuri, Tamayu-cho, Matsue Shimane
access
JR Sanin Main Line "onsen Onsen Station"

5. Yunosuke no Yado Chorakuen

Feel like you're traveling during your stay?! A large-scale inn with a garden and a large-scale bath

Feel like you're traveling during your stay?! A large-scale inn with a garden and a large-scale bath3627613

"Chorakuen" is one of the oldest ryokan in onsen, founded in 1868. It has a quaint and stately appearance.

The bath they are proud of is the mixed-gender open-air bath, which is the largest in Japan. It is said to be 120 tsubo in size. Even though it is a mixed-gender bath, there are separate changing rooms for men and women, and you can bathe while wrapped in a special bath towel. You can also enjoy it with your partner or family.

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The baths aren't the only amazing thing. The strolling garden, decorated with hundreds of species of trees and plants, is a whopping 33,000 square meters! You can explore the caves, take a leisurely break while looking at the pond, and even enter the accommodation where Emperor Showa stayed from the Imperial Throne Garden. Strolling through the vast garden while listening to the chirps of wild birds...you might just meet someone special.

Detailed information

onsen Yunosuke no Yado Chorakuen

Shimane /Matsue, onsen / ryokan

address
323 Tamatsukuri, Tamayu-cho, Matsue Shimane Prefecture
access
Get off at JR onsen Onsen Station ・About 10 minutes by taxi / Yonago Expressway → Sanin Expressway → Matsue Tamatsukuri IC via National Route 9

6. Matsunoyu

A long-established ryokan founded 130 years ago. Recharge your luck with one of Japan's largest magatama

Matsunoyu is a popular ryokan with over 130 years of history. In the spring of 2017, the guest rooms were renovated to give the hotel a new look.

The newly renovated rooms have a cute atmosphere based on deep pink, making them perfect for a girls' trip.

A long-established ryokan founded 130 years ago. Recharge your luck with one of Japan's largest magatama.3627638

We especially recommend this giant magatama to women! Touch this impressive crystal magatama, the largest of its kind in Japan, weighing in at 100kg, and recharge your luck!

The large bath is completely made of glass, giving it a sense of openness. It also has a stylish and comfortable atmosphere. The bath is open to the ceiling, so you'll want to stay bathed in sunlight for a long time.

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Tamazuri onsen Matsunoyu (Matsunoyu)

onsen Matsunoyu

Shimane /Matsue, onsen / ryokan

address
1215 Tamatsukuri, Tamayu-cho, Matsue Shimane
access
Free pick-up from JR onsen Onsen Station [Pick-up] Pick-up at the arrival time of the train. Last 19:00, advance notice required

7. The Shiraishi Family

You'll be glued to the exciting matchmaking live show!

You'll be captivated by the powerful matchmaking live show! 3627664

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The hospitality theme is "Flowers that bloom in every season." Shiraishi-ya is an inn where you can enjoy the scenery of flowers that are carefully arranged in every corner of the building. Shiraishi-ya, which shines with such warm consideration, is full of services that women will love.

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There are apparently over 50 different types of yukata to choose from. They're a great way to make your time at the onsen resort more photogenic!

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Another nice feature is that the plan includes a set of mini sizes of soap, gel, lotion, and other products from Hime Labo, a popular cosmetics brand from onsen.

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Once you see it, you'll never forget it! The "Matchmaking Live Show" is held every night, leaving such an impact. The moment you watch a master of the Tsugaru shamisen and a veteran loach scooper will be an unforgettable memory of your trip.

Every night from 8:30pm in the lobby on the first floor, we hold a Yasugibushi folk song show performed by the Shiraishi family troupe.
The entire lobby is filled with a sense of unity as participants enjoy the local specialty, the loach scooping dance.
The collaboration between Japan's best Tsugaru shamisen and Japanese drums is a powerful performance that can only be experienced live! You will be moved!

Source: Shiraishi Family Hospitality Izumo/ onsen Shiraishi Family Official Website ~ A woman-friendly Izumo inn where gods gather

Detailed information

Izumo Tamatsukuri Onsen Shiraishiya

Shimane /Matsue, onsen / ryokan

address
44-2 Tamatsukuri, Tamayu-cho, Matsue Shimane
access
Shuttle available from JR onsen Onsen Station (advance contact required)

8. Yumoto Tamaikan

Let yourself be soothed by the nostalgic comfort!

Let yourself be soothed by the nostalgic comfort! 3627642

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There are a total of eight guest rooms. Yumoto Tamaikan is well-known for its attentive service, which is only possible with a small inn, and is especially recommended for women who want to enjoy the onsen onsen at their leisure. Please also take note of the rare three-story wooden building.

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We recommend the room plan with an open-air bath that allows you to enjoy the natural hot spring water. You can do it whenever you like! It's great to have the hot spring water of Tamatsukuri all to yourself.

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The theme of the inn is "the warmth of wood, the warmth of people, and the warmth of the hot springs." The hospitality is also helpful in making women feel at ease even when traveling alone!

Detailed information

Yumoto Tamaikan

Shimane /Matsue, onsen / ryokan

address
328 Tamatsukuri, Tamayu-cho, Matsue Shimane
access
About 9 minutes by car from JR onsen Onsen Station

9. Ryotei Yamanoi

A famous ryokan boasting some of the best cuisine in onsen

A famous ryokan that boasts the best cuisine in onsen 3627647

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When on a trip to onsen, the focus should be on meal! For women who feel this way, we recommend a lodging called "Yamanoi," which is not a traditional Japanese restaurant but a traditional inn.

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The restaurant offers a wide variety of luxurious kaiseki cuisine, packed with crab, wagyu beef, and seasonal ingredients from Sanin. Another great thing about this restaurant is that you can choose a plan to suit your budget.

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The open-air bath, dazzling with greenery, takes on a fantastic atmosphere at night. The baths at our sister inn, Hoseikan, which is just a minute's walk away, can also be enjoyed for free, making this a great option for even the most demanding ladies!

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onsen Onsen Inn Yamanoi

onsen Onsen Inn Yamanoi

Shimane /Matsue, onsen / ryokan

address
1042 Tamatsukuri, Tamayu-cho, Matsue Shimane
access
Approximately 10 minutes by car from Sanin Expressway Tamatsukuri IC / Approximately 30 minutes by car from Izumo Airport / Approximately 10 minutes by taxi from JR onsen Onsen Station

10. Tamatsukuri International Hotel

Great access! Immerse yourself in the spectacular views of Lake Shinji

Great access! Enjoy the spectacular view of Lake Shinji3627651

The last hotel we will introduce is the "Tamazukuri International Hotel," which is a little far from the onsen town of Tamazukuri, but its location with good access to Izumo Airport and Matsue is attractive. The view of Lake Shinji makes this hotel a recommended place for Instagram girls.

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From the large public bath, you can enjoy a spectacular infinity view of the lake. Each room also has a natural onsen bath, perfect for those who want to relax by themselves.

There is no open-air bath yet, but when you enter the bath area, the beautiful view of Lake Shinji spreads out before you.
The waters of onsen are sulfate and chloride springs (hypotonic, weakly alkaline, high onsen) that are said to have skin-beautifying effects.
Taking a relaxing bath while looking out at the lake will moisturize your skin, relieve your fatigue, and refresh your body and mind.

Source: Natural hot onsen bath | onsen Onsen Lake Shinji | Tamatsukuri International Hotel (Chorakuen Group)

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The view of Lake Shinji that fills the restaurant's windows is mesmerizing. It's like a painting!

Great access! Enjoy the spectacular view of Lake Shinji3627655

At Restaurant Rivage Choraku, you can enjoy the chef's Western-style gourmet cuisine. This is a onsen inn where you can spend an elegant and stylish time while enjoying the view of Lake Shinji.

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onsen Onsen Tamatsukuri Kokusai Hotel (Tamatsukuri Onsen Tamatsukuri Kokusai Hotel)

onsen Onsen Tamatsukuri International Hotel

Shimane /Matsue, onsen /Resort Hotel

address
148-2 Yumachi, Tamayu-cho, Matsue City Shimane
access
Get off at JR onsen Onsen, 5 minutes by taxi (free shuttle available) / 10 minutes by car from Sanin Expressway Matsue Tamatsukuri IC / 30 minutes by taxi from Izumo Airport

Relax in the divine baths

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We have introduced some unique recommended ryokan in onsen Onsen that are perfect for finding a partner, improving your skin, and boosting your feminine charm. These are all wonderful inns where you can chat about love, share your daily worries, encourage each other... and enjoy a fun stay with like-minded friends. Be sure to use these as a reference when planning your trip.

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