Stay at Minamikan Hotel

In Matsue, the “City of Water”, what better place to wake up than in a room on the water’s edge, surrounded by a mix of history and nature. At Minamikan Hotel, a 130 year old ryokan nestled on the northern shore of Lake Shinji, the water views blend with an award-winning Japanese garden to provide a beautiful backdrop to the place that has hosted numerous legendary individuals. This gem is a located in the heart of the Kyomise District and is the perfect base from which to explore the Matsue Castle and the historic streets not far from the ryokan. This is on top of the impeccable service you will receive once you enter Minamikan’s doors.

Stay at Minamikan Hotel

Staying at Minamikan Hotel is above all, a chance to take pleasure in the scenic views available from the vast majority of the rooms in the building. If you’re looking to follow in the footsteps of great minds, though, put your name down for the Fujimura Classic Room. Beyond the beauty of this tatami room, the terrace here is where famous Japanese poet, Shimazaki Touson used to get his inspiration while visiting Matsue during the Meiji Era. In keeping with tradition, this classic does not include a private onsen bath but the ryokan’s public bath is only a few steps down the hall.

Stay at Minamikan Hotel

In case the taste of history and tradition from the common areas is more than enough and your appreciation for modern comfort gets the upper hand, Minamikan’s modern rooms are full of western comforts with cozy beds and sofas. They also provide plenty of Japanese touches including a pristine private onsen bath overlooking Lake Shinji, the source of the ryokan’s relaxing hot spring waters.

Stay at Minamikan Hotel

Beyond the luxury of the private rooms, guests at Minamikan can enjoy several other common spaces where they can take it slowly both indoors and outdoors. A good preamble to a delicious Japanese dinner can be had at the in-house cafe/bar where the warm style found throughout the building is maintained, and a good conversation with your traveling partner can get the evening started.

Stay at Minamikan Hotel

Over in the garden restaurant “Minami”, guests are treated to some of the best Japanese cuisine in Shimane, which tastes even better when looking out over the photogenic outdoor space. Again, the garden and the lake combined are a unique setting to enjoy the chef’s recommendations such as the Taimeshi, a hot pot with rice and sea bream, the Nodoguro grilled fish, or a juicy piece of Shimane beef. As with the onsen baths, you can treat your party to a little extra privacy and dine in a private room without giving up the garden views.

Stay at Minamikan Hotel

After the meal, do not hesitate to walk out into Minamikan’s garden. Rated frequently as one of the best Japanese gardens in the archipelago, this zen piece of art is the perfect compliment to the experience here, while giving those who take pleasure in it to get a different perspective on the City of Water. For those who prefer the garden views over the lake views, Minamikan Hotel does offer the chance for guests to spend the night pretty much right on the garden. From the Hyouan Room, which looks more like a small villa than a room, all you need to do is slide aside the wooden panel to enjoy a front-row view of the garden from the comfort of the tatami-matted room.

Stay at Minamikan Hotel

Stay at Minamikan Hotel

Matsue

Shimane Pref

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松江しんじ湖温泉 皆美館

島根県松江市末次本町14

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Lake Shinji

Matsue, Shimane Prefecture

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