Mt.Ichibata Cottage

⛩️A private cottage under the stars, in a thousand-year forest

Shimane · Mt. Ichibata Cottage

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A Forest Cottage Full of Timber Scent

• 🌲Two cabins, East and West, built from temple-grounds timber with real wood floors, walls and ceilings
• 🛏️Two beds in a second-floor loft, with sunrise over Lake Shinji visible through the window
• 🏠Breathable diatomite walls and pair-glass windows keep it cool in summer and warm in winter

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Private Baths Finished in Wood & Shell

• 🛁The East cabin's bath is finished in hinoki cypress walls and ceiling with a shell mosaic tile accent
• 💧The West cabin has a unit-style bath, a bright white tub touched with lapis-lazuli glass tones
• ♿Barrier-free from the entrance through to the bathroom, wheelchair accessible

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Otera Sauna Zen: A Fully Private Sauna

• 🧖A private sauna on the temple grounds at 200m elevation (3 hours per session, up to 3 people)
• 🔥Self-serve löyly with birch and eucalyptus aroma water
• ❄️A cold plunge carved from natural stone, 'Forest Spring', and open-air relaxation under the stars

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Cook-Your-Own Ingredient Sets

• 🥩Prepped sets of Shimane wagyu, black pork or duck, easy to cook right in the cottage
• 🍚Breakfast choice of temple-style rice porridge, Japanese set or a Western-style sandwich
• 🍜Along the approach, Izumo soba shop 'Monzen' (1-minute walk) and shojin temple-cuisine restaurant 'Nakayama' (1.5-minute walk) are available by reservation

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Lake Shinji & a Sea of Clouds

• 🌅A panoramic view over the vast Lake Shinji
• ☁️A sea of clouds unfolding below on clear mornings, cherry blossoms in spring and foliage in autumn
• ✨A sky full of stars at night, high above the town's lights

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A Thousand-Year-Old Ichibata Yakushi Temple Ground

• ⛩️Set within the grounds of Ichibata Yakushi, revered for over 1,000 years as a site of healing and eye-sight blessings
• 🍵A calming night among the quiet approach path and temple grounds
• 🧘Stones from Shimane are set into the sauna wall, inviting wall-facing meditation inspired by the Bodhidharma legend

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Access & Self-Catering Comfort

• 🚗18km (20–25 min) from Izumo Airport, about 25km to Matsue and Izumo city centers
• 🍳A fully equipped self-catering kitchen with induction stove, microwave, 160L fridge, rice cooker and tableware
• 🛏️Bedding is pre-set and tableware sterilized in hot water — hotel-level comfort in a self-catering cottage

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Otera Sauna Zen: A Fully Private Sauna

• 🧖A private sauna on the temple grounds at 200m elevation (3 hours per session, up to 3 people)
• 🔥Self-serve löyly with birch and eucalyptus aroma water
• ❄️A cold plunge carved from natural stone, 'Forest Spring', and open-air relaxation under the stars

4

Cook-Your-Own Ingredient Sets

• 🥩Prepped sets of Shimane wagyu, black pork or duck, easy to cook right in the cottage
• 🍚Breakfast choice of temple-style rice porridge, Japanese set or a Western-style sandwich
• 🍜Along the approach, Izumo soba shop 'Monzen' (1-minute walk) and shojin temple-cuisine restaurant 'Nakayama' (1.5-minute walk) are available by reservation

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Nestled in the forest of a thousand-year-old Yakushi temple, Mt. Ichibata Cottage offers a wood-scented cabin, a private sauna and the starlight over Lake Shinji, all yours alone. A quiet night to face yourself, away from the noise, awaits.

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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.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Mt.Ichibata Cottage?

Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is by 10:00.

Where is Mt.Ichibata Cottage located?

It is in Tamatsukuri · Shimane Izumo. Address: 803 Kozakaicho, Izumo-shi, Shimane.

How much does one night cost?

Recent lowest observed rate starts from ₩353,536 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.