A Hotel in Arifuku Onsen Showcasing Shimane’s Traditional Craftsmanship

Gotsu City in Shimane Prefecture was once featured in textbooks as “the farthest town” to reach from Tokyo by public transportation. In this place—sometimes a little inconvenient to visit—a Hotel showcasing Shimane’s craftsmanship opened in July 2022. There are only five guest rooms. Every detail is filled with the warmth of handmade work and the passion of skilled artisans. Deep in the mountains, surrounded by untouched nature, enjoy Arifuku Onsen, which has flowed since the time of Prince Shotoku, and spend a relaxing moment you can experience only here.

  • We were able to relax in a quiet, calm atmosphere. The nearby bath was also very pleasant.The breakfast portion was just right for seniors like us. The rice was very delicious, but we couldn’t finish it and regretted leaving some.However, since we didn’t include dinner, we had trouble finding a place to eat in the evening. There were restaurants nearby, but many were closed, so we went to Gotsu. We should have checked in advance.

    温泉大好きばぁば 8/18/2026
  • Thank you very much for taking care of us during our 3-day, 2-night stay. I recently read a magazine passage saying that travel is about venturing deep into a place and encountering an essence you can only meet in that moment—I truly agree. It felt restrictive yet somehow freeing; inconvenient, yet we hardly noticed. This Ryokan (deliberately not a Hotel) has a wonderful handmade feel and plenty of room to grow. Arifuku bianco was also delicious. It was a space where we could enjoy even more local sake, wine, and whisky. Of course, visiting the public baths had its own charm as well. Iwami Kagura was powerful and impressive. My rating is slightly strict.

    あきおぎ 3/16/2026

Facilities and Services

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Sauna
IN16:00~20:00
OUT10:00
Number of rooms5 rooms
PetNot allowed
Your childPermitted

[Early Bird 60] 15% OFF for Reservations Made 60 Days in Advance! Relax in Your Room with a Daily Changing Small Dish Breakfast Plan (Breakfast Included)

IN 16:00~20:00
OUT 10:00
¥18,700~
Breakfast included ; 2 peopleTax included¥17,391〜
(USD 109.99)

"Beside Handcrafted Work." Enjoy a Simple Stay at Arifuku Onsen with No Meals Included Plan (No Meals).

IN 16:00~20:00
OUT 10:00
¥19,800~
No meals ; 2 peopleTax included¥18,414〜
(USD 116.46)
Deluxe Room Square
  • Twin
  • 37㎡
  • Capacity 1~4 people

[Early Bird 60] 15% OFF for Reservations Made 60 Days in Advance! Relax in Your Room with a Daily Changing Small Dish Breakfast Plan (Breakfast Included)

IN 16:00~20:00
OUT 10:00
¥24,310~
Breakfast included ; 2 peopleTax included¥22,609〜
(USD 143.00)

[Early Bird 30] 10% OFF for Reservations Made 30 Days in Advance! Relax in Your Room with a Daily Changing Side Dish Breakfast Plan (Breakfast Included)

IN 16:00~20:00
OUT 10:00
¥25,740~
Breakfast included ; 2 peopleTax included¥23,939〜
(USD 151.41)
Suite Room - Straight Line
  • Japanese-Western room
  • 58.9㎡
  • Capacity 1~6 people

[Early Bird 60] 15% OFF for Reservations Made 60 Days in Advance! Relax in Your Room with a Daily Changing Small Dish Breakfast Plan (Breakfast Included)

IN 16:00~20:00
OUT 10:00
¥38,708~
Breakfast included ; 2 peopleTax included¥35,999〜
(USD 227.69)

[Early Bird 30] 10% OFF for Reservations Made 30 Days in Advance! Relax in Your Room with a Daily Changing Side Dish Breakfast Plan (Breakfast Included)

IN 16:00~20:00
OUT 10:00
¥40,986~
Breakfast included ; 2 peopleTax included¥38,117〜
(USD 241.09)

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Introduction of the Accommodation

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Close to handcrafted work.

A hidden Onsen retreat deep in the mountains of the Iwami region, Shimane Prefecture: Arifuku Onsen. The natural patina of a 50-year-old Ryokan is layered with local handcrafted work, creating a space that is beautiful just as it is. Why not discover new ways of living that enrich the heart?

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Renovated by SUKIMONO and local makers from Shimane, preserving the original Ryokan layout and charm while thoughtfully updating the space. Filled with handcrafted details in architecture, furniture, and fabrics, it has been reborn as a beautiful retreat with just five Rooms. Enjoy a special stay in uniquely designed spaces that vary by Room, featuring dining, kitchen, and bed areas.

Entrance
Entrance
Products
Products

The architecture, furniture, and textiles were designed by SUKIMONO. *You can experience them firsthand during your stay—and they are also available for purchase.*

Facilities and Equipment of Accommodation

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    The room
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  • Meal
    Meal

Notice from the Accommodation

  • Arifuku Onsen Townscape

    [Guest Benefit] Just a 1-minute walk from our Accommodation! Receive complimentary tickets for the public bath.

    We provide all guests staying at our Accommodation with a complimentary “Bihada-no-Yu Arifuku Onsen” public bath ticket (one per person).

    There are three Onsen within about a 1-minute walk from our Accommodation, and we also recommend enjoying an Onsen-hopping experience.
    In each guest room, we provide a bath basket (basket bag) that is convenient for visiting the public baths.
    Simply pack towels, a change of clothes, and amenities in the basket, bring your Onsen ticket, and head out in our comfortable 100% cotton roomwear to easily enjoy the charming atmosphere of Arifuku Onsen.

    [Gozen-yu] 1-minute walk
    A popular retro-modern exterior; the hottest of the three baths with no added water
    ・Hours: 7:00–22:00
    ・Closed: Tuesdays

    [Satsuki-yu] 1-minute walk
    A free-flowing natural hot spring loved by locals, located in the center of the hot spring town
    ・Hours: 10:00–21:00 *On Tuesdays (instead of Gozen-yu): 7:00–22:00
    ・Closed: Thursdays

    [Yayoi-yu] 2-minute walk
    The lowest temperature of the three—ideal for a slow, relaxing soak
    ・Hours: 10:00–21:00
    ・Closed: Fridays

    *Last admission for each Facility is 30 minutes before closing.
    *Regular admission fee (same for Gozen-yu / Satsuki-yu / Yayoi-yu)
    Adults (junior high school age and older): JPY 400
    Children (elementary school age): JPY 200

Basic Information

Card information
VISA / MASTER / JCB / AMEX
Pets
Not allowed
BreakfastYou can enjoy your meal in your Room.
Your child
You can stay.
Room service
Not available
Common amenities
  • ○ Shampoo · conditioner
  • ○ Body soap · soap
  • ○ Face towel
  • ○ Bath towel
  • ○ Body towel · sponge
  • ○ Toothbrush set
  • ○ Comb · Brush
  • ○ Shower cap
  • ○ Hair dryer
  • ○ Shaving
  • × Shaving Gel/Foam
  • × Bath additives
  • × Yukata
  • ○ Pajamas
  • × Bathrobe
  • ○ Slippers
  • ○ facial cleanser
  • ○ Toner
  • × Lotion
  • ○ Makeup remover
  • ○ Cotton swab
  • ○ Cotton
  • × Clothing deodorizing spray
  • ○ Refrigerator
  • × Minibar
  • ○ Electric kettle
  • ○ Tea set (free)
  • × Television
  • × Safe
  • × Scale
  • × Trouser press
  • × Free morning edition
  • × Pay-per-view broadcast
  • × Satellite broadcasting
Facilities and Features
  • × Hot spring
  • × Rooms with open-air baths available
  • × Open-air bath
  • × Free-flowing hot spring
  • × Large public bath
  • × Private bath
  • ○ Sauna
  • × Ganbanyoku (rock bathing)
  • × Within a 5-minute walk from the station
  • × Within a 5-minute walk to the convenience store.
  • × Indoor pool
  • × Outdoor pool
  • × Pet-friendly
  • × Spa facility
  • × Fitness
  • × Free shuttle service
  • × Shuttle Service (Paid)
  • × Room service
  • × Room Service Available 24 Hours
  • × Barrier-free
  • × Childcare services
Esthetic Massage
None
Fitness gym
None
SaunaAvailable
Hot stone spaNone

Reviews

Overall Score
4.53
Wonderful (17)
  • Rooms & Amenities
    4.59
  • Facility
    4.53
  • Hospitality & Service
    4.71
  • Meals
    4.42
  • Onsen & Bath
    4.29
  • Satisfaction
    4.59

*Reviews that have been translated from Japanese.*

*Showing only reviews from 一休.com (Japanese) and Yahoo!トラベル.*

Access Information

Address
Shimane Prefecture697 Arifuku Onsen-cho, Gotsu City
TEL:+81-855-56-0011

■By car
Chugoku Expressway Chiyoda JCT → Hamada Expressway / Hamada Expressway Hamada JCT → San-in Expressway → From Hamada-higashi IC, take Prefectural Routes 254 and 50 (about 20 minutes).
*Parking: 5 spaces available.*

■By public transportation
[1] From Hiroshima: Take the highway bus from Hiroshima Station (Shinkansen Exit) and get off at “Hamada Station,” then transfer to a local bus.
[2] From Matsue: From Gotsu Station on the San-in Main Line, take a local bus to “Arifuku Onsen,” then walk 5 minutes.
[3] From Hagi–Iwami Airport: Local bus / taxi (about 10 minutes) → JR Masuda Station → JR San-in Main Line (about 30 minutes) to Hamada Station → local bus / taxi (about 30 minutes).

Parking Information
Fee
Free for guests
Parking time
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Parking space
No restrictions
Number of parking spaces
5 cars available outdoor
Valet service
Unavailable
As parking spaces are limited, we kindly ask you to apply in advance when making your Accommodation Reservation.

Pickup and drop-off information
Unavailable

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