A hermitage in a pine forest with a cape jutting out into the sea all to yourself Shoan is an inn where you can relax, gaze out at the sea, and enjoy your own personal relaxation time at your leisure.
Here we introduce the charm of Shoan.

Location of Shoan


Location of Shoan
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Along with Amanohashidate in Kyoto and Miyajima in Hiroshima, Matsushima in Miyagi Prefecture is one of the three most scenic spots in Japan.
The Matsushima Sakan Shoan allows you to enjoy this spectacular view all to yourself while staying at the inn.
The inn is surrounded by nothing but the sea, trees, and rippling waves.
Once you step into the inn, you are already in a relaxing space where no one will disturb you.

Attractions of Shoan


Attractions of Shoan
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The charm of Shoan is that you can have the spectacular view of Matsushima all to yourself.
Open the large window of your room and you will see the islands floating in the cove right in front of you.
You are sure to want to put off reading your book or checking your SNS and just soak in the view.
You will be in for a big treat.

Rooms at Shoan

Japanese-style room with a view of Matsushima Bay (14 tatami mats, 1 room)

Rooms at Shoan
Japanese-style room with a view of Matsushima Bay (with bed on the second floor)

Rooms at Shoan
Japanese-style room with bed overlooking Matsushima Bay

Rooms at Shoan
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Shoan Cuisine


Shoan Cuisine

Shoan Cuisine

Shoan Cuisine
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Authentic kaiseki cuisine featuring seafood landed every morning.
The meal is served in your guest room or in a private dining room.
The takikomi-gohan (cooked rice soaked in the extract of conger eel and oysters from Matsushima) as well as the purple sea urchin and abalone from Sanriku are so delicious that even a full stomach can’t resist the urge to eat.
With such a wide selection of seasonal delicacies, you will want to visit the restaurant at different times of the year.

Shoan Basic Information

Facility Name Shoan
Address 1 Umeki, Tetaru, Matsushima-cho, Miyagi-gun, Miyagi 981-0211, Japan
Phone number 022-354-3111
Budget From 77.000 yen for 2 adults
Official Site https://www.shoan-umine.com/

Summary


How was it?
Here we have introduced Shoan.
We hope you will try staying at Shoan, a quiet inn that is a grade above the rest in terms of food, facilities, and hospitality.