Kiraimachi Station × Zen-Inspired AccommodationRecommended Hotel·Ryokan

Selected for IKYU’s “15 Dream Accommodations to Visit This Year,” Yuyado Soan is a serene retreat nestled in Izumo, the land of the gods. Enjoy free-flowing natural hot spring water from Yunokawa Onsen—renowned as one of Japan’s top three “beauty baths”—in an atmospheric setting that makes the most of traditional farmhouse beams and earthen walls, for a truly relaxing stay. Detached guest rooms feature spacious semi-open-air baths and fireplaces, offering a soothing escape where you can feel Izumo’s nature and the changing seasons in garden-wrapped tranquility. For dining, the head chef personally selects seafood from the majestic Sea of Japan and blessings from the San’in region, crafting creative Japanese cuisine that highlights the very best seasonal flavors of the day. Soak in a “beauty bath,” savor exquisite seasonal cuisine, and unwind in the quiet calm of a traditional farmhouse—. Conveniently located near Izumo Taisha Shrine and Izumo Airport, this Accommodation is also an ideal base for sightseeing—enjoy a refined getaway that nourishes both skin and soul.

Hotel Gyokusen, where you can feel the history and nature of Izumo, features one of the largest public baths in Tamatsukuri and an authentic Japanese garden framed by stone and black pines. At dusk, bonfires are lit in the garden, creating a magical atmosphere. In the lounge overlooking the garden, enjoy draft beer, a rotating selection of local sake, and an all-you-can-drink option with 10+ kinds of soft drinks.Renovated in 2025, our 76 Japanese-style Superior Twin rooms combine tatami flooring with beds in a setting that evokes history, tradition, and nature. The large bath “Kambe Yuden” offers “Iwa-no-Yu,” made with natural stone, and “Hinoki-no-Yu,” fragrant with cypress. In 2025, a new relaxation area was added to the open-air bath zone—perfect for enjoying the skin-beautifying hot spring waters and the garden.Savor kaiseki cuisine featuring seafood from the Sea of Japan and seasonal ingredients. Breakfast is served as a Japanese-Western buffet—an authentic taste of Shimane through food.