Kiraimachi Station × Zen-Inspired AccommodationRecommended Hotel·Ryokan

Selected for Ikkyu’s “15 Dream Inns to Visit This Year,” Yuyado Soan is a serene retreat nestled in Izumo, the land of the gods. Enjoy the free-flowing natural hot spring waters of Yunokawa Onsen—renowned as one of Japan’s “Three Beauty Hot Springs”—in an atmospheric setting that showcases traditional farmhouse beams and earthen walls, inviting you to truly unwind. The detached guest rooms feature spacious semi-open-air baths and fireplaces, offering a soothing stay embraced by garden tranquility where you can feel Izumo’s nature through every season. Cuisine highlights creative Japanese dishes crafted with the day’s finest seasonal ingredients, personally selected by the head chef from the abundant seafood of the Sea of Japan and local San’in specialties. Soak in a “beauty hot spring,” savor seasonal gourmet flavors, and be healed by the quiet charm of a traditional house—. Conveniently located near Izumo Taisha Shrine and Izumo Airport, this inn is also an ideal base for sightseeing—enjoy a refined escape 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.