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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.

The room (I had the basic level option) was gigantic for Japan, with a huge picture window and a view to die for. To say I was blown away upon arrival would be an understatement. The hotel is spacious and uncrowded. I suspect it caters almost exclusively to the Japanese market so some instructions were on rather informal notes, or simply only in Japanese. The rate is breakfast and dinner included but also includes unlimited alcohol from 7pm and coffee/tea/refreshments all day with an icecream bar in the late morning and afternoon. The silence and sleep quality was superb as was the bathroom with shower.

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9.1
Superb
133 reviews
Price from
£289
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
38 reviews
Price from
£238
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.

Super friendly owners! Big and comfortable room with toilet and bath. Very nice small onsen. The whole building is made in Japanese style with small garden, really beautiful! Free tea and coffee anytime

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8.7
Fabulous
668 reviews
Price from
£62
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.

location superb views across the bay very good Ibsen experience great breakfast

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8.9
Fabulous
260 reviews
Price from
£103
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.

The property was nice. My room was nice to the Hot Springs. The area was nice. On my way to my room. There’s a huge staying on the rug and it just put me off every time I saw it because I need to fix it. Also, the elevators had a really dingy old dirty rug needs to be changed.

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6.9
Review score
205 reviews
Price from
£115
per night

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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: £73.56
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 668 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: £73.56
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 668 reviews
    Friendly welcome by owners, loved our Ryokan room. Bath Onsen was nice and hot
    Pelican
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £73.56
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 668 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: £215.03
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 260 reviews
    Beautiful view and nice delicate breakfast, hot spring is great!!
    Michelle
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £215.03
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 260 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: £73.56
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 668 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: £207.11
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 189 reviews
    This was a modern Japanese style hotel, with a wonderful onsen and fantastic views. The staff were extremely helpful and friendly. They even gave us a half bottle of sparkling wine for my birthday, which was much appreciated! We had a wonderful stay here and would highly recommend.
    Naomi
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £73.56
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 668 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: £73.56
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 668 reviews
    The hosts were very open and welcoming. The futon was comfortable and the Japanese-style room was spacious. We loved the onsen. As we were looking for a place without included meals in the Matsushima area, this was the perfect choice for us. The interior is old but charming and needs some restoration as you can clearly see the effect of previous earthquakes. We would love to see it in a recovered, thriving state in the future and would like to come back.
    Mine
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £73.56
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 668 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