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    A beautiful crimson sunset sky
    and calmly shimmering lake.

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    Wonder what writers and cultural figures
    of the past were thinking about while they were staying at Minamikan.

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    Along with the beautiful lakeside garden with
    its old pine trees that have seen so much history pass them by

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    our 130-year history of hospitality continues
    on into modern times.

Loved by many writers and cultural figures,
this long-established ryokan stands right by Lake Shinji.

Founded in 1888, Minamikan is a well-established ryokan located in Shimane Prefecture with 130 years of history behind it.
It stands in a great location commanding a fine view of Lake Shinji.
Along with the beautiful lakeside garden with its old pine trees that have seen so much history pass them by, the beautiful scenery so loved by many writers and cultural figures has captivated the hearts of all those who visit.

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Guest Rooms

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16 guest rooms that are individually unique.

We have 16 guest rooms which come in 5 different types.
Each of them is unique—there are rooms with en-suite open-air baths which offer a panoramic view of Lake Shinji,
a duplex apartment room with views of the garden,
Retro modern room beloved of many writers and cultural figures, among others.

Meals

Dine on bountiful local foods, infused with Minami's traditional flavor.

Enjoy authentic Japanese cuisine cooked using Minamikan's traditional cooking skills, and employing seasonal seafood from the Japan Sea and Lake Shinji, brand-name beef Shimane Wagyu, and other fresh local produce.

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Spa

Enjoy hot springs in the guest room baths with their superb views and the traditional communal bath.

The colorless, transparent, and silky hot spring water is known to be a skin-beautifying water.
You can enjoy the view of Lake Shinji from one of the guest rooms with an en-suite, panorama hot spring bath. We also have a traditional Japanese-style communal bath where the fragrance of Japanese cypress will soothe your mind and body.

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Restaurant

Savor Japanese cuisine and the Minami family's traditional dish "Taimeshi"

Our garden restaurant Minami offers a wide range of authentic Japanese cuisine. Out of its extensive menu, Minamikan's traditional "Taimeshi" dish is its most famous. Relish your meal while admiring our beautiful Japanese garden.

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Gardens

A beautiful Japanese garden overlooking Lake Shinji.

We have a garden overlooking Lake Shinji with pine trees over 300 years old. Every year, our garden comes in the top rank of a list of Japanese gardens by an American magazine specializing in the topic. Take in the scenery of the garden and Lake Shinji extending behind it.

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Access

from TOKYO

  • Tokyo International Airport (Haneda)
  • By air:
    Approx. 1 hour and 45 minutes
  • Izumo Enmusubi Airport
  • Airport limousine bus:
    Approx. 30 minutes
  • Matsue Station
  • Tokyo International Airport (Haneda)
  • By air:
    Approx. 1 hour and 45 minutes
  • Yonago Kitaro Airport
  • Airport limousine bus:
    Approx. 45 minutes
  • Matsue Station
  • Tokyo International Airport (Haneda)
  • Keikyu Airport Line
    Approx. 10 minutes
  • JR Shinagawa Station
  • JR Shinkansen
    Approx. 3 hour and 10 minutes
  • JR Okayama Station
  • JR Limited Express Yakumo
    Approx. 2 hour and 40 minutes
  • Matsue Station

from NAGOYA

  • Chubu Centrair International Airport
  • Meitetsu Limited Express
    Approx. 28 minutes
  • JR Nagoya Station
  • JR Shinkansen
    Approx. 1 hour and 40 minutes
  • JR Okayama Station
  • JR Limited Express Yakumo
    Approx. 2 hour and 40 minutes
  • Matsue Station

from OSAKA

  • Kansai International Airport
  • JR Limited Express
    Approx. 50 minutes
  • JR Shin-Osaka Station
  • JR Shinkansen
    Approx. 45 minutes
  • JR Okayama Station
  • JR Limited Express Yakumo
    Approx. 2 hour and 40 minutes
  • Matsue Station

from FUKUOKA

  • Fukuoka Airport
  • Subway Kuko Line
    Approx. 5 minutes
  • JR Hakata Station
  • JR Shinkansen
    Approx. 35 minutes
  • JR Okayama Station
  • JR Limited Express Yakumo
    Approx. 2 hour and 40 minutes
  • Matsue Station
From Matsue Station to Minamikan,
it's approximately16 minutes on foot or 6 minutes by taxi.

Information

Check-in 2:00 p.m.
(Last check-in: 12 midnight)
Check-out 11:00 a.m.
Total Guest Rooms 16 rooms
Facilities Lobby, Inishie lounge Kotori, communal bath, Japanese cuisine restaurant with garden view Minami
Guest Room Facilities Free Wi-Fi, minibar, electric kettle, safe box, refrigerator, TV, hair dryer
Amenities Bath towels, face towels, shampoo and conditioner, body wash, bar soap, shower caps, toner, moisturizer, makeup remover, cotton swabs, cotton pads, toothbrushes, razors, hair brushes, yukatas, sleepwear, bathrobes, slippers
Credit cards JCB / VISA / American Express / Diner's Club
Cancellation fees 3 days before your stay: 20% of the accommodation charges;
the day of your stay: 50% of the accommodation charges;
No-show without notice: 100% of the accommodation charges