Family-Trip編集部 The Minamikan has a history of 120 years, having been visited by many writers and artists, including Shimazaki Toson.
The hotel has a new grand opening, blending tradition with new sensibilities, and all rooms on the fourth floor have a bath with a view.
Here we introduce some of the charms of Minamikan.
Location of Minamikan
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Matsue Castle, the symbol of the castle town of Matsue, is also known as “Chidori Castle” because its shape looks like a stag beetle spreading its wings, and was designated as a national treasure in 2015.
A few minutes’ walk from Matsue Castle, Minamikan is located in the townscape of the castle town.
Behind the massive Japanese-style gate is a Japanese-style building with layers and layers of roof tiles.
After passing through the gate, visitors will find themselves walking along a covered stone-paved pathway while admiring the well-maintained garden with its plants and trees,
The lobby is filled with the works of writers and artists who have visited here.
Attractions of Minamikan
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It is no exaggeration to say that the main attraction of Minamikan is its lakeside garden in the karesansui style.
From the moment you pass through the front desk, past the dining area, and into the garden, you will be captivated by its beauty.
The garden is a dry landscape garden with Lake Shinji as its backdrop.
The 15 pine trees, including a 300-year-old pine tree, are planted in the garden, which is especially beautiful at sunset.
This is one of the reasons why the garden has attracted many writers and artists.
The “Lake View Suite” located on the 4th floor is a Japanese/Western style room with a Japanese cypress bathtub, and the view of Lake Shinji and the Lake Shinji Bridge from the large window in the living room is truly breathtaking.
The view of Lake Shinji and the Lake Shinji Bridge from the large living room window is a sight to behold, and the blissful moment spent while gazing at the lake at sunset is sure to be unforgettable.
Rooms at Minamikan
3rd floor twin “Kitahori
Twin “Matsukaze” with hot spring bath on the 2nd floor
3rd floor Japanese/Western style room “Suetsugu
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Minamikan Cuisine
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Both dinner and breakfast are served at the garden tea house “Minami” on the first floor.
Dinner is a kaiseki meal prepared by the chef using carefully selected local Shimane ingredients.
The garden is illuminated, creating a magical atmosphere, and the meals served while gazing out over the garden are exceptional.
Lake Shinji is a brackish lake connected to the Sea of Japan via the Ohashi River and the Naka Sea.
The mixture of fresh and salt water makes it rich in seafood.
You can enjoy the bounty of Lake Shinji to your heart’s content, such as sea bream, eel, and whitebait.
It is also a pleasure to know that you have a choice of strong snacks and the finishing meal.
If you choose different dishes to share, your enjoyment will be doubled.
Minamikan Basic Information
| Facility Name | Minamikan |
|---|---|
| Address | 14 Suetsugu Honmachi, Matsue City, Shimane Prefecture, 690-0843, Japan |
| Phone number | 0852-21-5131 |
| Budget | 2 adults: 38.000 yen and up |
| Official Site | https://www.minami-g.co.jp/minamikan/ |
Summary
How was it?
Here we have introduced you to Minamikan.
Minamikan is a long-established lakeside ryokan that has been in business since the Meiji era.
Why don’t you spend your holiday at “Minamikan” while thinking about the writers of the past?
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