Matsue Shinjiko Onsen Minamikan

🏯1888, a lakeside inn beloved by literary greats

Shimane · Matsue Shinjiko Onsen Minamikan

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130 Years of History and Literary Legacy

• 🏯A historic ryokan founded in 1888 (Meiji 21) in the castle town of Matsue
• ✒️A lodging that has hosted a long line of writers and artists, including Yasunari Kawabata, Toson Shimazaki, and Taro Okamoto
• 🌿A 'wa (Japanese-style) auberge' on the shore of Lake Shinji, once visited by Koizumi Yakumo (Lafcadio Hearn)

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Hot Springs Embracing Lake Shinji

• ♨️Matsue Shinjiko Onsen's clear, colorless sodium-calcium sulfate-chloride spring, known as a 'beauty bath'
• 🛁Silky-smooth spring water in a communal bath scented with cypress
• 🌅All four fourth-floor Lakeview Suites come with an onsen tub offering sweeping views of Lake Shinji

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19 Rooms Across 6 Types

• 🏞️19 rooms across 6 distinctive types, including the detached 'Bibun' villa facing the lake and garden
• 🛏️Every room has a Simmons bed and original in-house wear designed with the proprietress and a designer
• 🚭All rooms are non-smoking, ranging from the special room of up to about 129㎡ to compact twins

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San'in Delicacies, the Taste of Minami Tradition

• 🍶Seasonal ingredients from the Sea of Japan, Lake Shinji, and the Chugoku region, prepared through the Minami family's traditional recipes handed down over generations
• 🐟A kaiseki menu rich in local flavor, including simmered nodoguro (rosy seabass) from the San'in coast at its fattiest
• 🍽️Head chef Hiroshi Sakata's carefully chosen tableware and delicate plating add another layer to the flavor

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On-Site Facilities and Garden

• 🌲A white-sand, green-pine garden borrowing the scenery of Lake Shinji, centered on a roughly 300-year-old tree
• 🛋️A 24-hour front desk and the lounge 'Kotori,' which displays historical materials
• 🍵The first floor also houses 'Teien Sayo,' a modern Japanese-style dining space

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Access

• 🚕Reachable by taxi or bus from JR Matsue Station, set in the lakeside castle town
• 🚗About 10 minutes by car from the Matsue-Nishi IC on the San'in Expressway
• 🚄About 2 hours 40 minutes from Okayama Station to Matsue Station via the Yakumo limited express

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19 Rooms Across 6 Types

• 🏞️19 rooms across 6 distinctive types, including the detached 'Bibun' villa facing the lake and garden
• 🛏️Every room has a Simmons bed and original in-house wear designed with the proprietress and a designer
• 🚭All rooms are non-smoking, ranging from the special room of up to about 129㎡ to compact twins

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San'in Delicacies, the Taste of Minami Tradition

• 🍶Seasonal ingredients from the Sea of Japan, Lake Shinji, and the Chugoku region, prepared through the Minami family's traditional recipes handed down over generations
• 🐟A kaiseki menu rich in local flavor, including simmered nodoguro (rosy seabass) from the San'in coast at its fattiest
• 🍽️Head chef Hiroshi Sakata's carefully chosen tableware and delicate plating add another layer to the flavor

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At this lakeside institution loved by writers and artists for over 130 years, take in the sunset over Lake Shinji and the traditional San'in cuisine of the Minami family recipes. It is Matsue's 'wa auberge,' where hot springs with a view meet a beautiful garden.

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From onsen etiquette to check-in — the things worth knowing first.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Matsue Shinjiko Onsen Minamikan?

Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is by 11:00.

Where is Matsue Shinjiko Onsen Minamikan located?

It is in Tamatsukuri · Shimane Matsue. Address: 14 Suetsugu Honmachi, Matsue-shi, Shimane.

How much does one night cost?

Recent lowest observed rate starts from ₩779,498 per night for two adults. Rates vary by date and room type, so a live search is most accurate.

What is the cancellation and refund policy?

Free-cancellation deadlines vary by rate plan and are shown with each room. Cancelling before the deadline gives a full refund.