Minamikan

Matsue [Shimane Prefecture]

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In the center of a castle town Matsue, Minamikan is located on the waterfront of Shinjiko Lake. Since 1888, Minamikan has been loved by famous authors such as Yakumo Koizumi (Lafcadio Hearn), Yasunari Kawabata, Ryunosuke Akutagawa. You will see their autographed poems in the lounge.

The Karesansui style garden, with white sand and pine trees over 200 years old, has been ranked highly by "Journal of Japanese Gardening" magazine.

The interior inside each room has a traditional and modern elegance. The rooms are spacious and comfortable, overlooking the lake and/or the beautiful Japanese garden. In the morning, you will hear the gentle sound of fishermen digging clams at the lake.

The garden, the food, and the hospitality are all derived from the Chanoyu (way of tea) spirit which is still alive in the life of Matsue people.


Accommodation Type Luxury Ryokan
Access 30 min. from Izumo Airport by taxi
40 min. from Yonago Airport by taxi
5 min. from Matsue Station by taxi
Price Range * Approx. 40,000 yen / person or above.
Environment Serene environment in front of the lake, despite in the city
Room 19
Private Bath All rooms are equipped with baths (some with lake view)
*Price per person, per night, for double occupancy with dinner and breakfast. Prices differ depending on room type and season. Please check when booking.

Basic Information

Dining

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  • Dinner and breakfast are served in the restaurant.
  • Dinner is an exquisite Matsue-style Kaiseki cuisine.

Bath

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  • All rooms have baths. Some with the view of Shinjiko Lake (hot spring).
  • Shared bath is a hot spring.

Others

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  • Check in from 15:00
  • Check out 11:00
  • Intenet connection: Wi-Fi available
  • English: OK

Room Type and Prices

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There are 7 types of suite rooms in Minamikan, every room comes with private bathroom with hot springs.

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  • Mizu no Oto (129sqm) - Special room in annex building with western style twin bedroom, Japanese Tatami-mat room, living and dining areas, terrace and lake view bathroom.
  • Mizu no Iro (100sqm in total) -A maisonette style room with 2 western style twin bedrooms, living and dining areas, and garden view bathroom.
  • Garden Lake Villa (70sqm) - Annex room in Japanese style building with 2 Japanese style Tatami-mat rooms.
  • Lake View Suite (61-75sqm) - Top floor suite in the main building with western style twin bedroom, living room, Japanese room, and views of Lake Shinji from the main living room and bathroom.
  • Comfort Suite (63-87sqm) - Room with western style twin bedroom and Japanese style Tatami-mat room. Each room is different in design.
  • Garden/Lake View Suite (56-74sqm) - Room with either futon mattress prepared on Tatami-mat or Western style twin bedroom, Japanese style Tatami-mat room with view of Lake Shinji or Japanese Garden. Each room is different in design.
  • Spa Suite (65-91 sqm) - Room with western style twin bedroom, half open-air bath, and private Sauna with water bath. Each room is different in design.


Price differs depending on room type and seasonality, generally starting from 40,000 yen / person for double occupancy under standard plan, including dinner and breakfast. Please check with us when booking.

Access

Transportation

By Air (from Tokyo)

  • Tokyo - Yonago or Izumo : 1 hr. 20 min. Taxi : 30 min.

From Osaka

  • About 3 hrs. 40 min. by bullet train and limited express train

Recommended activities

Matsue Sightseeing (Matsue Castle, Samurai residences, Japanese gardens, tea culture,
Sake breweries, galleries, etc.)

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