쇼엔

⛩️Ancient Romance in the Land of Myth

Shimane · Kodai Roman no Yado Shoen

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A Stay in Izumo, Where Myth Still Breathes

• 🏯An ancient-themed hot spring ryokan in Izumo, Shimane — a land of myth famous for Izumo Taisha
• 🌾Drawing on the nearby Kojindani ruins, the grounds recreate raised-floor structures and an ancient palace — a rare inn even by Japan's standards
• 👘Guests dining on the ancient cuisine can also wear a kantoi, a robe modeled on ancient dress

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Yunokawa Onsen, One of Japan's Three Great Beauty-Skin Waters, Served Gensen-Kakenagashi

• ♨️Yunokawa Onsen ranks alongside Ryujin (Wakayama) and Kawanaka (Gunma) as one of Japan's three great beauty-skin waters
• 💧The 50.5°C spring water is delivered 100% gensen-kakenagashi — no dilution, reheating, or recirculation
• ✨A mildly alkaline sodium-calcium water said to leave skin soft and smooth

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The Private Half-Open-Air Baths Gen no Yu and Magatama no Yu

• 🕯️Gen no Yu, a private half-open-air bath exclusive to the annex, is a masculine bathroom built of Kimachi and Yakumo stone
• 🌸Magatama no Yu is a softer, feminine half-open-air bath, laid with pink and blue pebbles and shaped like a magatama bead
• 🏆Uyatsube, Gen no Yu, and Magatama no Yu together won an excellence award from the Chugoku Regional Architecture Association

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The Main Building's Communal Baths Iwamuro no Yu and Iwashizuku no Yu

• 🪨The men's bath, Iwamuro no Yu, is finished entirely in weathered granite — walls, tub, floor, and water basin — for a solemn air
• 🎨The women's bath, Iwashizuku no Yu, is dressed in Indian sandstone and granite, its basin engraved with scenes of ancient hunting
• 🌿Both baths open onto an outdoor tsubo-buro, a jar-shaped bathtub set beneath the sky

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The Signature 'Ancient Cuisine,' Revived from the Kojindani Ruins

• 🍶The discovery of Yayoi-period bronzes at the Kojindani ruins prompted a recreation of ancient cuisine, drawn from historical texts
• 🌾The menu draws on 40–50 ingredients, including black and red rice, millet, wild boar, pheasant, and ancient dairy products so and daigo
• 🏺Dishes are served on pottery made by Izumo-based ceramicist Hiro Anjiki

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A Raised-Floor Annex Recreating an Ancient Palace

• 👑Takerube no Sato no Miyado, modeled on an ancient palace, is a special annex reserved for just one party a night
• 🌙Uyatsube, built to recall an ancient raised-floor granary, offers a hideaway-like bedroom for two
• 🛁Both annexes come with exclusive access to the private bathhouse, Gen no Yu and Magatama no Yu

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Seasonal Scenery and a Base for Exploring Izumo

• 🌾From the special annex's balcony, take in open countryside and the changing mood of each season
• 🚉About a 3-minute walk from JR Shobara Station, and about 7 minutes by car from Izumo Airport
• 🌸A convenient base for visiting Izumo Taisha and Yunokawa Onsen, with beautiful scenery through spring, summer, autumn, and winter

In Izumo, a land alive with myth and ancient romance, Shoen is a singular hot spring ryokan where you bathe in one of Japan's three great beauty-skin waters, served gensen-kakenagashi, and taste an ancient cuisine brought back to life. In an annex built to echo an ancient palace, spend an unhurried time tracing the lives of people from long ago.

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* This introduction was compiled from information published by each property (official website and similar sources), so some details may differ from what you find on the day. It is AI-assisted and can contain errors — please check the official website and the details shown at booking before you reserve.

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

Check In/Check Out Policy · Check In: 16:00 · Check Out: 10:00 · Last Check In: 24:00

* These policies are the property's own text, in English; the cancellation policy shown at booking takes precedence.

What are the check-in and check-out times at 쇼엔?

Check-in starts at 16:00 and check-out is by 10:00.

Where is 쇼엔 located?

It is in Tamatsukuri · Shimane Izumo. Address: 1683-5 Hikawacho Gakuto, Izumo-shi, Shimane.

How much does one night cost?

Recent lowest observed rate starts from ₩466,358 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.