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The 10 Best Ryokans in Matsushima, Japan

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Featuring free property-wide WiFi, a spa centre and a seasonal outdoor pool, Matsushima Ichinobo offers accommodation in Matsushima. The ryokan has a hot spring bath and sauna, and guests can enjoy a drink at the bar. Free private parking is available on site.

environment and service of the staff is great

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9.1
Superb
132 reviews
Price from
£285
per night

Boasting a garden and a shared lounge, Hotel Ubudo is located in Matsushima and is 900 metres from Entsuin Temple. The property is close to several noted attractions, around a 5-minute walk from Matsushima Fish Market and around 600 metres from Godaido Temple. Shiogama Fish market is 6 km from the hotel and Zuigan-ji Temple is a 10-minute walk away.

We like everything about the hotel.

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9
Superb
39 reviews
Price from
£235
per night

Located in Matsushima in the Miyagi region with Entsuin Temple nearby, Matsushima Koumura provides accommodation with free private parking, as well as access to a hot tub. There is a private entrance at the ryokan for the convenience of those who stay. The ryokan features family rooms.

Room was very clean, the onsen was really good, breakfast was excellent and the staff was really nice and friendly. The property is very easily accessible and have convenience stores and restaurants nearby. It’s a really great place to stay.

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8.7
Fabulous
665 reviews
Price from
£61
per night

The air-conditioned rooms feature a TV, a fridge and an electric kettle with green tea bags. Most rooms have tatami (woven-straw) floors and Japanese futon bedding, while some rooms come with a private open-air bath. The en suite bathroom comes with a hairdryer.

We loved our room with a beautiful view to the little islands. Everything was superb organised, the people so helpful and friendly. We liked especially the nice driver who picked us up from the station an even run after me when I forget my phone at the reception. Cheers to him! :) The room was perfect, we slept on tatami mats. And so was the japanese breakfast. We highly recommend! The private bath is gorgeous, but also the public Onsen within the hotel. You get a nice kimono in your room to were within the house. The nice welcome with matcha tea and the drink buffet during the afternoon is a very nice service. We learned the hard way that one have to reserve dinner well in advance. You cannot have it spontaneously. But we got very nice help by the receptionist as he called a restaurant where we rushed by taxi to be in time for the last order. It was a great stay!

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8.9
Fabulous
255 reviews
Price from
£107
per night

Ooedo Onsen Monogatari Premium Hotel Sokan is located in Matsushima, 11 km from Shiogama Shrine, 25 km from Sendai City Community Support Center, as well as 1.6 km from Entsuin Temple. This ryokan provides free private parking and a 24-hour front desk. Guests also enjoy access to the sauna and hot spring bath, as well as the public bath and open-air bath.

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7.1
Good
204 reviews

The air-conditioned rooms feature tatami (woven-straw) floor and Japanese futon bedding. A flat-screen TV, a fridge and an electric kettle with green tea are included in each. Guests can wear the provided Japanese Yukata robes and the en suite bathroom comes with a hairdryer.

What was not to like? Clean, friendly staff, amazing food. The view from our room was gorgeous. There is a shuttle bus to help you getting to the stations.

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6.9
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210 reviews
Price from
£114
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Experience culture authentically with a stay at this traditional Japanese-style accommodation. Sleep on the floor (on a futon roll) in a room furnished with tatami flooring and sliding doors. Guests can often expect access to a communal bath plus a complimentary Japanese garment called a yukata.
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  • Avg. price/night: £294.48
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 39 reviews
    A location at the sea with beautiful view. The hospitality is great, staff very friendly. A nice feature is that you get to choose your own yukata. One person in particular, had lived 16 years in Spain, helped is with his English skills and gave us great service. The room was pleasant, the futons comfortable. We had a private bath on the inner waranda. Dinner was exceptional, a real wow factor. Same for breakfast, amazing.
    Bernard
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £72.60
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 665 reviews
    Really kind staff, absolutely gorgeous building, comfortable and clean bedrooms: this ryokan is a perfect affordable place to stay to explore Matsushima! You can also rest in the onsen after a long day of walking. The location and atmosphere of the ryokan is calm and quiet, and I slept extremely well.
    アダム
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £72.60
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 665 reviews
    Friendly welcome by owners, loved our Ryokan room. Bath Onsen was nice and hot
    Pelican
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £72.60
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 665 reviews
    The welcome ! The amazing garden, the "japanese" path inside the house with the sand area fully zen! The confort of this traditional house despite the winter and the snow outside! A nice and tasty breakfast ! And at the end the simple onsen with the provided yukatas Our room (japanese style) was large enough - we took the 26m2. Thank you for everything!
    Bernard
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: £189.89
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 256 reviews
    The private onsen, the futon beds, the space in the tradition room the view from room
    Huong Giang
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: £72.60
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 665 reviews
    This is a real Japanese inn with onsen bath in a quiet location with garden. Charming hostess who spoke a little English. Our room had a bath/shower and toilet. Excellent breakfast available.
    Carolyn
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £72.60
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 665 reviews
    I loved the friendly family greeting as I arrived after a very long day of touring Sendai and Matsushima. The place was exactly as advertised...a traditional Japanese Inn which is what I expected. A large tatami room, slightly dated, but with everything I needed for a comfortable night's stay and great value for money, even adding the taxi fare from the port. Hot water instantly in the in-room tub and very clean. It is ten minutes walk to Matsushima Station, but further from the main tourist activity near Matsushima Kaigan Station.
    Dirk
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £72.60
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 665 reviews
    It was a perfect day in October to be staying at this lovely ryokan. The atmosphere was nostalgic, the baths were simple yet relaxing (and tattoo friendly!), and waking up to the morning sun on the futon was delightful. The hosts were very kind, and they seemed to really love running this place. I had a full spread of japanese breakfast and it was a great start to my day.
    Kate
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £72.60
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 665 reviews
    A traditional japanese style ryokan, with all the bells and whistles: tatami floor, futon beds, yukata, own onsen. The room was lovely, the food tasty and the owners extremely friendly. Can only recommend.
    Johanna
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £72.60
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 665 reviews
    Comfy rooms, fresh sheets, yukata. Tatami mats are clean and comfy. Friendly couple and cute dogs!! We felt very welcome. Please use „Takagimachi“ if you come by train and have luggage, better streets/concrete and space on the sidewalk. Best thing: tattoo-friendly Onsen on 3rd floor!!!
    Johannes
    Young couple