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forumWhat families say
Rakuten Travel rating 4.21 out of 5 (1,922 reviews). Guests praise the summer festival and fireworks held next to the ryokan and in the courtyard during the summer holidays as special time spent with their children. Many families with elementary school children report being very satisfied with the buffet dinner and breakfast, and the dishes made with local ingredients are also well received. On the other hand, some guests note a step in the window-side area with the chairs and desk, where small children and older guests nearly tripped.
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Kids Facilities
Private-hire open-air baths
Private-hire open-air baths
There are 4 private-hire open-air baths, each with its own character: Toki no Yu (ceramic), Iwa no Yu (rock), Kame no Yu (jar) and Ki no Yu (wood). Ki no Yu in particular has a low tub rim, so families with small children can bathe with peace of mind.
- •These are not onsen.
- •Reservations are made at check-in.
Kids' space
Kids' space
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A relaxed, spacious kids' space with a trampoline, a slide, a ball pit and more opens for limited periods such as the summer holidays.
Kids' corner
Kids' corner
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A kids' corner is set up in the dinner buffet venue for limited periods such as the summer holidays and the cherry blossom festival. It offers menu items for children, including mini fried shrimp, shaken seasoned fries and octopus-shaped sausages.
Overview
Matsunoyu is an onsen ryokan in Tamatsukuri Onsen, Shimane, where guests can enjoy waters renowned for leaving skin beautiful along with the flavors of the San'in region. Dinner is a buffet of more than 40 items, including Shimane Wagyu roast beef and red snow crab caught in the Sea of Japan. All guest rooms are non-smoking, and there is a wide choice of types, from Japanese-Western rooms with low beds to spacious Japanese-style tatami rooms. With 4 private-hire open-air baths and baby items to borrow such as diaper bins and baby-bottle cleaning detergent, families with small children can settle in with peace of mind.
Rooms
All guest rooms are non-smoking, and you can choose from 7 types to suit how your family likes to travel. Concept Japanese-Western Room Irodori, built on the theme of the magatama (comma-shaped bead), is a 12-tatami Japanese-Western room with Simmons low beds, sleeping up to 3 guests. Other options for a relaxed stay include the spacious 12.5-tatami Japanese-Modern Deluxe Ichimatsu, sleeping up to 4 guests, and the 25-tatami Panorama Suite with Open-Air Bath on the top floor, sleeping 2 to 4 guests, whose private terrace has an open-air bath (this is not an onsen). Please note that co-sleeping is not available in the 14 sq m Standard Twin.
Dining
Dinner is the San'in Marugoto Gottso buffet, with more than 40 items made generously with San'in ingredients. Highlights include Shimane Wagyu roast beef, freshly fried nodoguro (blackthroat seaperch) tempura, and Matsunoyu's signature shijimi clam hotpot made with clams from Lake Shinji. The dining venue has chair-and-table seating throughout, and baby chairs are available in limited numbers. For limited periods such as the summer holidays and the cherry blossom festival, a kids' corner with mini fried shrimp, octopus-shaped sausages and similar dishes is set up in the dinner buffet venue.
Baths and Onsen
Tamatsukuri Onsen's skin-beautifying waters can be enjoyed in the communal bath Gessho no Yu, which alternates between men and women. Baby beds are set up in the changing room of the communal bath, in limited numbers. There are also 4 private-hire open-air baths (these are not onsen) where families can bathe together at ease. They include Toki no Yu, a large teacup-shaped bath in bright colors, and Ki no Yu, whose low tub rim lets families with small children bathe with peace of mind. Reservations are made at check-in.
Family-friendly Features
Elementary school children pay 50% of the adult rate. For preschool-age children, meals are free of charge, and futon bedding is an additional 2,200 yen if requested. A good range of items is available to borrow at the front desk to support trips with small children, including diaper bins, baby-bottle cleaning detergent with its dedicated container, children's toothbrushes, and children's yukata and haori jackets (sizes are limited). For limited periods such as the summer holidays, a kids' space with a trampoline, a slide and a ball pit also opens.
Access
A free shuttle runs from JR Tamatsukuri Onsen Station from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m., with advance notice required. If you are arriving by car, free parking for about 100 vehicles is available.
Access & Information
| location_onAddress | 1215 Tamatsukuri, Tamayu-machi, Matsue, Shimane 699-0201 |
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| directions_carAccess | A free shuttle runs from JR Tamatsukuri Onsen Station. Pickups run from 2 p.m., with the last at 7 p.m., and require advance notice. Drop-offs run as 4 services, with the first at 8:20 a.m. and the last at 9:50 a.m. |
| trainNearest station | JR Tamatsukuri Onsen Station |
| local_parkingParking | There is space for about 100 cars, free of charge. Please contact the ryokan in advance if you are arriving in a large vehicle. |
| paymentsCards | VISA, JCB, American Express, Diners Club, UC, DC, NICOS, OMC, Bank Card, UFJ Card, Mastercard, Discover, Saison, AEON, JACCS, APLUS, CF, ORICO, TOP, View, West, JTB, Daimaru, Takashimaya, Rakuten Card, ANA, JAS, JAL, MEDIA |
| languageOfficial site | http://matsunoyu.jp/open_in_new |
Reference price as of August 22, 2026 (stay date 2026-09-12). Please check the booking site for actual rates.
Frequently Asked Questions
How are children's rates calculated?
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Elementary school children pay 50% of the adult rate. For infants and toddlers, the rate is either 2,200 yen or free of charge, depending on whether meals and bedding are included. Co-sleeping is also available.
Is there a kids' corner at dinner?
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During certain periods, a kids' corner is set up in the dinner buffet venue, with dishes children love such as mini fried shrimp and shaka-shaka potato (fries shaken with seasoning).
Is there a kids' space where children can play?
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A spacious kids' space with a trampoline, a slide, a ball pit and more is available from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. during certain periods.
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