Chorakuen

Chorakuen Matsue: A Historic Onsen Ryokan in Tamatsukuri

Set in the heart of Tamatsukuri Onsen, Chorakuen is not simply a place to stay in Matsue — it is part of the story of one of Japan’s oldest hot spring towns. The ryokan dates back to 1868 and sits within a spa area whose history stretches back around 1,300 years, giving the property a sense of continuity that standard city hotels cannot recreate.

This is a stay shaped by water, garden, silence and ritual. Guests come for the hot springs, but also for the slower rhythm of a traditional Japanese ryokan: changing into yukata, walking through landscaped grounds, sitting down to seasonal kaiseki, and experiencing the quiet attentiveness of Omotenashi.

Located in Matsue City, Shimane Prefecture, Chorakuen is well placed for travellers exploring Tamatsukuri Onsen, Matsue Castle, Lake Shinji, Yuushien Garden and the wider Sanin region.

Nearby Attractions

Chorakuen is close to several Tamatsukuri landmarks, including Tamatsukuri Hot Spring, Izumo Tamatsukuri Historical Park, Tamatsukuriyu Shrine and Seiganji Temple. Expedia lists Tamatsukuri Hot Spring as a 1-minute walk and Tamatsukuriyu Shrine as a 4-minute walk from the property.

For wider sightseeing, travellers can explore:

• Matsue Castle

• Lake Shinji

• Yuushien Garden

• Izumo Taisha

• Shimane Prefectural Art Museum

• Tamatsukuri Onsen town

• The Sanin region’s cultural and coastal landscapes