- Exquisite cuisine using fresh seafood from nearby sea is served. In winter, local oyster is very popular.
Matsushima [Miyagi Prefecture]
Matsushima Sakan Shoan is a small Japanese style luxury ryokan quietly nestled in the cape of Matsuhima, one of the three most scenic places in Japan. Shoan, with only 11 rooms, is luxuriously situated in a vast area covered with pine trees. You can enjoy the picturesque ocean views of Matsushima from your room or the bench along the private path in the property. You will be charmed by sophisticated dinner with fresh seafood from the nearby sea.
Enjoy a warm hospitality in harmony with gentle sea breeze of Matsushima at this secluded retreat which will surely rejuvenate yourself.
| Accommodation Type | Traditional Ryokan |
|---|---|
| Access | Approx. 3 hrs from Tokyo |
| Price Range* | Approx. 50,000 yen / person or above |
| Environment | In a serene environment faced with Matsuhima Bay |
| Room | 11 |
| Private Bath | All rooms are equipped with private bath |
*Price per person, per night, for double occupancy with dinner and breakfast. Prices differ depending on room type and season. Please check when booking.
Basic Information
Dining
Spa
- All rooms are equipped with private baths.
- Shared bath (indoor and outdoor)
- Please note that bath is not hot spring
Others
- Check in from 15:00
- Check out 12:00
- Internet connection: Wi-Fi available
- English : easy conversation
- Relaxing space with library (bar at nighttime)
Room Type and Prices
There are four main types of rooms, most of which face Matsushima-Bay, and are suitable for 1-5 guests.
- Type A (with bay view) - Japanese-style room (12.5 or 14 tatami mats) equipped with twin beds / futon mats and, an indoor bath
- Type B (with bay view) - Two traditional Japanese-style rooms (12 + 6 tatami mats) equipped with twin beds and an indoor cypress bath
- Type C - A detached Japanese-style room (15 tatami mats) equipped with an open-air bath and a shower room
Prices differ depending on room types and seasonality, generally starting from 50,000 yen / person for double occupancy under the standard plan, including dinner and breakfast. Please check with us when booking.
Access
Transportation
By train (from Tokyo)
- Tokyo Station [JR: Tohoku bullet train : 2 hrs] - Sendai station - [JR Tohoku Honsen: 25 min] - Matsushima station - [taxi: 20 min] - Shoan
Recommended activities
Sightseeing in Matsushima, one of the three most scenic places in Japan
