En no Yado Kitahori
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forumWhat families say
Rakuten Travel rating: 5 out of 5 (10 reviews). Guests praise being driven to sights such as Yaegaki Shrine and Kamosu Shrine in the rain, and the delicious food prepared by a first-class chef. Some also report that the bath area is tatami-floored and spotless, and that the plush mattresses made for a comfortable night's sleep. On the other hand, some guests were disappointed that, having pictured a whole samurai residence to themselves, the place felt like an ordinary house.
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Overview
En no Yado Kitahori is a traditional house in the Shiomi Nawate streetscape north of Matsue Castle, rented out in its entirety to just one group per day. All 5 rooms are Japanese-style tatami rooms, and dinner is a kaiseki (multi-course Japanese) meal served in your room. The hinoki-cypress bathroom has 2 ceramic tubs surrounded by local Kimachi stone, and up to 4 people can bathe at once. Because you never cross paths with other guests, families with small children can relax without worrying about those around them. Child rates are available, making it easy to use for a family trip.
Rooms
This ryokan rents out an entire traditional house next to a samurai residence, taking only one group per day. Along the Horikawa canal there are connecting rooms of 8 and 6 tatami mats, and on the west side of the samurai residence there are three 6-tatami rooms, for a total of 5 rooms, all Japanese-style tatami rooms. The house accommodates 2 to 9 guests, so it also suits two- and three-generation family trips. Rooms have a television, kettle, refrigerator and hair dryer, and some rooms also have a humidifier.
Dining
Dinner is kaiseki cuisine made with local ingredients, and both breakfast and dinner are served in your room. Dinner is scheduled between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Bath
The bathroom is lined with hinoki cypress and holds 2 ceramic tubs surrounded by local Kimachi stone. You can bathe while looking out at the garden, and up to 4 people can use the bath at the same time.
Family-friendly features
Because the whole house is yours and only one group stays per day, you never cross paths with other guests. Meals are served in your room as well, so children can eat at their own pace without worrying about those around them. If anyone has a food allergy, let the ryokan know at least 5 days before your stay and they will accommodate it as far as they can. Accommodation plans include child rates, making the ryokan easy to use as a family.
Access
The ryokan sits in the beautiful Shiomi Nawate streetscape facing the moat, north of Matsue Castle, close to Matsue's main sights such as Matsue Castle, the Horikawa sightseeing boats and the former residence of Lafcadio Hearn. From Matsue Station, take a bus, get off at the Kitahori stop and walk 2 minutes; by car it is about 10 minutes from the Matsue-Chuo IC on the San'in Expressway. Parking during your stay is free for up to 3 cars.
Access & Information
| location_onAddress | 299 Kitahori-cho, Matsue, Shimane 690-0888 |
|---|---|
| directions_carAccess | Take a bus from Matsue Station, get off at the Kitahori stop, then walk about 2 minutes. |
| trainNearest station | Matsue Station |
| local_parkingParking | Parking for 3 cars is available free of charge, with no reservation required. |
| callPhone | +81-852-59-5506 |
| paymentsCards | VISA, JCB, Diners Club, Mastercard |
| languageOfficial site | https://enishinoyado.jp/open_in_new |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What ages is En no Yado Kitahori best suited to?
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It has facilities that work especially well for babies and toddlers (ages 0 to 2) and children aged 3 and over. There is no age limit, and families with children of any age can stay.
Is there parking at En no Yado Kitahori?
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Parking: Parking for 3 cars is available free of charge, with no reservation required.
How do you get to En no Yado Kitahori?
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Take a bus from Matsue Station, get off at the Kitahori stop, then walk about 2 minutes.
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