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Welcome to the YUYADO-SOUAN unforgettable experience!

We hope you enjoy the warm hospitality and serenity as you step back in history
where you will encounter an appealing traditional atmosphere offering both healing and comfort….
the soothing sounds of nature combined with red-carpet service and luxurious
hot spring bathing will lift and invigorate your spirits.
Savor the uniqueness of our excellent cuisine after leisurely basking in the nurturing waters of our hot springs
– an experience for any season at Souan guaranteed to beautify the body and soul .

Facilities →

Rooms

SHIUNKAKU

Three wonderfully spacious suites on the 1st level with partially open-air hot springs baths directly fed from the source.On the second level, there are three additional suites of traditional Japanese exposed-beam construction, a touch of authenticity rarely found elsewhere.

KOMINKA HANARE-no-YADO

A traditional Japanese style house featuring two suites (Temple and Shoya) with partially open-air baths fed directly from the source, and a cottage (Meiji) with wonderful views of the changing seasons in the beautiful surrounding gardens and woods.

IYASHI-no-YADO

Comfortably large individual rooms (8-15 tatami mat sized) from which you may peacefully contemplate our beautiful illuminated gardens year-round. An ideal spot for a restful interlude!

“Yunokawa Hot Springs”

Yuyado Souan is located in the area of the historical Yunokawa Hot Springs,
one of the three nationally recognized springs known for the beautifying and healing aspects of its hot springs water.
All hot springs baths at Yuyado Souan are directly fed from the hot springs source.

Kimachi Stone Baths

Many of the hotel hot springs baths are fashioned from famous Kimachi Stone, quarried nearby and known for its soothing touch to the skin.

Hyoutan Bath

Our gourd-shaped hot springs bath, also carved from Kimachi Stone, instills a sense of well-being in the bather from the seamless and endless surrounding nature of the design.

Three private guest hot springs baths
(Iwa, Ishi & Hinoki)

For a more complete bathing experience, we offer a variety of bathing styles for our guests’ convenience. Enjoy one of these private guest baths as you absorb the beauty of our surrounding gardens.

Restaurant

Traditional Japanese cuisine prepared daily using fresh locally grown
and produced ingredients as well as the bountiful delicacies from the Sea of Japan.

Restaurant“Suzuna”

Leisurely dining in traditional Izumo style and ambiance, with ample opportunities to treat the palate and senses to delicate and delightful Japanese cuisine.

The Grace of the Four Seasons

Seasonal traditional Japanese cuisine specially designed and prepared around fresh seasonally-available ingredients. A gourmet adventure to be shared!

The Seasonal Cuisine of Izumo

We offer traditional seasonal Izumo-style cuisine, expertly prepared in a colorful local manner with delicious ingredients, all unique to “The Land of the Towering Clouds.” A remarkably memorable experience!

YUYADO-SOUAN

Yunokawa-Onsen, 1491, Gakutou, Hikawa-cho, Izumo-shi,
Shimane-ken Japan 699-0501
How to get to Yuyado-Souan

Guests may reach us by automobile, train, bus or airplane.
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