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Japanese-style rooms feature a tatami (woven mat) floor and shoji sliding paper screens. Some rooms offer tranquil views of the Seto Inland Sea. They are fitted with an LCD TV, a mini-fridge and traditional futon beds. An en suite bathroom and yukata robes are provided. A must to visit! Service was perfect. They pay attention to every detail and this makes you feel as you are in the best place you could ask for in Miyajima. The room was clean, the food was really great (not only the taste, but also how it was presented). Totally recommended!!!

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9.1
Superb
2,218 reviews
Price from
US$328
per night

Besides amazing nature views, comfortable rooms come with a flat-screen TV, a mini-fridge and an en suite bathroom. Yukata robes and green tea are provided. Guests sleep in Japanese futon bedding on the tatami (woven mat) floor. The Ryokan is very close to the Itsukushima Shrine and the Momijidani Ropeway. So its very convenient to visit the Shrine at 6.30, return for breakfast and then head to the ropeway which begins service by 9.00. The staff were very polite and helpful. The breakfast and dinner were excellent, especially the vegetarian meal. It is a short walk away from the ferry terminal, but the Ryokan offers a shuttle service for pick-up and drop.

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9.3
Superb
1,193 reviews
Price from
US$427
per night

Combining modern design with a homely decor, Kikunoya Hotel offers both Western and Japanese-style rooms. Entertainment options include cable channels and a DVD player. Certain rooms include an en suite bathroom. Toiletries and slippers are provided for in the private and shared bathroom. I arranged a special surprise with the hotel to propose to my girlfriend, initially disguised as a birthday gift with a room upgrade and room service dinner. This review is thus not representative for the room linked to this booking. However, I want to specifically praise the hotel staff, with a specific shout-out to Katagiri. They went above and beyond to make this an unforgettable experience and I cannot thank them enough! The view from the seaside rooms is amazing and the beds are very comfy, the traditional dinner is on point and the staff is just wonderful.

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9.1
Superb
1,618 reviews
Price from
US$249
per night

The units are equipped with air conditioning, a fridge, a minibar, a kettle, a bidet, slippers and a desk. Each unit is equipped with a private bathroom with a hair dryer, while some rooms are equipped with a balcony and others also offer garden views. At the ryokan, units are fitted with bed linen and towels. Staff was great, room exceeded my expectations. The whole experience itself was awesome.

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9.6
Exceptional
102 reviews
Price from
US$898
per night

The ryokan will provide guests with air-conditioned units with a wardrobe, a kettle, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. Some units include a terrace and/or a balcony with city views. At the ryokan, all units have bed linen and towels. Beautiful! Nice room. Onsen was amazing. Dinner was delicious and the breakfast even better! Staff was exceptional.

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9.1
Superb
547 reviews
Price from
US$75
per night

Set in Yasugi, 26 km from Mizuki Shigeru Road, Shokinkan offers rooms with air conditioning and free WiFi. The property is situated 26 km from Lake Shinji, 27 km from Lafcadio Hearn Memorial Museum and 24 km from Matsue Station. Shimane Art Museum is 26 km from the ryokan. It's a traditional Japanese ryokan in a temple. Nice staff and we really enjoyed the stay.

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9.1
Superb
147 reviews
Price from
US$94
per night

All units in the ryokan are equipped with a kettle. There is a private bathroom with bidet in some units, along with slippers, a hair dryer and free toiletries. The units will provide guests with air conditioning, a safety deposit box and a flat-screen TV. Staying at the Kinsuikan was a magical time. Being in the middle of everything, getting the traditional experience as well as able to use the onsen.

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9.1
Superb
275 reviews
Price from
US$689
per night

Itsukushimahigashimonzen Kikugawa, a property with a shared lounge, is located in Miyajima, 2.3 km from Tsutsumigaura Beach, 500 metres from Five Storey Pagoda, as well as 700 metres from Itsukushima Shrine. With a garden, the 2-star ryokan has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The accommodation provides luggage storage space and a housekeeping service for guests.

At the ryokan, every unit has a tatami. A fridge and kettle are also provided. The units in the ryokan are equipped with a flat-screen TV and a hair dryer. We feel like we got the best room in the entire place—it even had a small bar area and a cozy enclosed outdoor space. There were complimentary sweets and two types of tea (green and hojicha), both of which were absolutely delicious. The main tatami room with futons was spacious, and the futons themselves were incredibly comfortable to sleep on. The bathroom featured a large hinoki bathtub, perfect for a relaxing soak. Breakfast was outstanding—probably the best we've had in Japan so far. For context, this is our third visit to Japan, and during this trip alone, we’ve stayed in five different hotels. What truly stood out, though, was the exceptional service. When we needed to buy some medicine and found the local pharmacy already closed, the staff went above and beyond to help us. There’s a remarkable small-town warmth among the owners and staff—an atmosphere of mutual support that felt truly special.

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9.3
Superb
354 reviews
Price from
US$209
per night

Situated in Onomichi and only 25 km from Oogamiyama Omoto Shrine, Suminoe Ryokan features accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking. The 3-star ryokan has garden views and is 28 km from Saikon-ji Temple. The ryokan features family rooms. The service and the atmosphere in Japanese style house

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9
Superb
239 reviews
Price from
US$150
per night

Located in Hagi in the Yamaguchi region, with Kikugahama Beach and Shokasonjuku Academy nearby, Hagi No Yado Tomoe provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking, as well as access to a hot spring bath. This recently renovated ryokan is located 1.8 km from Shoin Shrine and 3.2 km from Hagi Station. The ryokan features family rooms. Very beautiful ryokan near the Hagi Castle Town with free parking. We booked a Japanese-style corner room for 3 nights and had a large garden to ourselves. The garden in the common area is also very beautiful esp at night. We opted for half board our entire stay and were very impressed with the food! The menu was different every time and we found ourselves anticipating what they’ll serve for the next meal. One of the meals they served was an all-puffer fish meal, which is arguably one of the best and most unforgettable meals of my life. The staff were also very warm and helpful up until the very moment we left. Definitely worth making the trip to Hagi just to stay here.

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9.4
Superb
114 reviews
Price from
US$461
per night

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FAQs about ryokans in Chugoku

  • Bettei Fujiya, Ryokan Koyokan and Ohashikan have received great reviews from guests in Chugoku regarding the views from these ryokans

    Guests staying in Chugoku also spoke highly of the views from these ryokans: Suminoe Ryokan, Tomonoura Shiomachi Hotel and Minshuku Kamagari.

  • Couples travelling in Chugoku loved staying at Seiryuso, Setouchi Island Stays Suo Oshima and Onomichi Hansei.

    Similarly, these ryokans in Chugoku are highly rated by couples: Bettei Fujiya, Itsumoya and Kifuno Sato.

  • Most ryokans on Booking.com offer free cancellation.

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  • There are 139 ryokans in Chugoku you can book on Booking.com.

  • The average price per night for a ryokan in Chugoku for this weekend is US$338, based on current Booking.com prices.

  • Jukeiso, Miyajima Seaside Hotel and Kikunoya are some popular ryokans in Chugoku.

    In addition to these ryokans, Itsumoya, Azumi Setoda and Yamaichi Bekkan are also popular in Chugoku.

  • Many families visiting Chugoku loved staying at Itsumoya, Hoshi Ryokan and Azumi Setoda.

    Similarly, Kifuno Sato, Ryokan Koyokan and Yamaichi Bekkan are also popular among family travellers.

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