Overview
Let your journey become something special at Choseikaku, a peaceful retreat in the heart of Tamatsukuri Onsen. Surrounded by seasonal beauty and known for its silken hot spring waters, this ryokan offers everything you need to relax and reconnect. Enjoy soft, skin-friendly baths, meals crafted from the best local ingredients, and a range of thoughtfully designed rooms.
Take in the scenery, unwind in a gemstone-filled bath, and find a moment just for yourself. Choseikaku welcomes you with warm hospitality and a focus on comfort, offering you a place where your time flows gently and meaningfully.
Accommodation
Choose from a variety of room types to suit your travel style—whether you’re traveling solo, as a couple, or with your family.
Room with Private Open-Air Agate Bath “Izumo”
This spacious room includes two Japanese-style rooms, a tea room, and a private garden. Enjoy a bath lined with agate stones while looking out over the garden. This is the most luxurious room in the ryokan and can accommodate up to eight people.
Garden-View Japanese Rooms (12.5 Tatami Mats)
Watch the seasons unfold from your window. These rooms offer classic comfort and direct views of Choseikaku’s traditional Japanese garden.
Top-Floor Western-Style Twin Room (21㎡)
On the highest floor, this room gives you great views of the garden in a quiet, Western-style setting.
Ladies’ Room (Japanese-Style)
Designed with women in mind, this room includes beauty tools and calming features. You’ll enjoy comfort and convenience in a softly lit Japanese-style space.
Japanese-Style Room with Two Beds
Enjoy a 10-tatami mat room with two beds, perfect if you prefer not to sleep on futons.
Kids Room / Home Theater Room
Make memories in a themed room designed for fun and relaxation. The Kids Room offers a playful space for families, while the Home Theater Room comes with a large screen for a cinematic experience.
Renovated Top-Floor Room with Hot Spring Bath (2023)
Soak in private while enjoying a view from the top floor. This room features traditional design and private bathing space.
Premium Twin Room / Single Room (2023)
These newly added rooms include Western beds and quiet comfort. Perfect for those who prefer modern sleeping arrangements with traditional charm.
All rooms offer access to soft loungewear, Wi-Fi, and thoughtful amenities. Every room has a unique touch to help you feel at home.
Dining
Choseikaku’s meals highlight the rich flavors of the San’in region. You’ll enjoy seasonal kaiseki dinners made with both mountain and ocean ingredients—like local seafood, premium Shimane Wagyu, and fresh vegetables from nearby farms.
Dinner
Each dish is prepared with care using house-made dashi broth and beautifully presented on seasonal plates. Meals are served in the main dining room “Yakumo” or in private rooms by request. The chef adjusts the menu monthly, so every visit brings something new.
Special Dishes
You can request additional dishes such as nodoguro (blackthroat seaperch), crab in winter, abalone, or premium beef. Cakes and celebration meals are also available with advance notice.
Breakfast
Enjoy a Japanese-Western buffet in the bright and lively “Izumo Dining Shuho.” Choose from a wide selection of fresh items, or request a Japanese set breakfast if you prefer something more traditional.
Onsen and Wellness
Choseikaku is proud to offer soft, silky water drawn from its own hot spring source. Rich in minerals and gentle on the skin, this water is also used to make the popular local skincare brand “Hime Labo.”
Unique Baths
Agate Bath
Agate stones—blue, red, and white—line the tubs in this signature bath, reflecting the local gemstone culture of Tamayu Town. Each color symbolizes health, passion, or safety, and the baths provide a one-of-a-kind experience.
“Shinwa no Yu” (Bath of Myth)
Inspired by the Yamata no Orochi legend, this bath includes an indoor tub with a sword-shaped centerpiece and a large open-air rock bath.
“Megami no Yu” (Bath of the Goddess)
Modeled after the sun goddess myth, this bath features bright agate tubs, a rock bath, and a peaceful open-air space.
Private Family Bath
Reserve your own bath for a quiet 45-minute soak. This option is available only to overnight guests.
Bath Hours
Evening: Check-in to 12:00 AM
Morning: 5:00 AM to 10:00 AM
The baths alternate between male and female access, so you can try both during your stay.
Guests with Tattoos
You can use the public baths at Choseikaku. However, if you prefer privacy, you can book the private family bath for a peaceful soak on your own terms.
Facilities
- 1,000-tsubo Japanese garden visible from the lobby
- Large blue agate centerpiece displayed in the main hall
- Live music performances held several times a month
- Nightly projection screen shows in the lobby
- Gift shop with local sweets and exclusive souvenirs
- Hours: 7:30 AM – 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
- Spacious lobby with garden views
Whether you’re strolling through the garden, browsing the shop, or listening to music under the stars, you’ll find moments of joy throughout your stay.
Activities
Take part in relaxing in-room tea, walk the garden paths, or watch evening shows on the kaleidoscreen in the lobby. Musical performances by staff happen several times a month, adding to the welcoming atmosphere.
Explore the Tamatsukuri Onsen area, known for its mythology, fine agate, and skincare traditions. Visit nearby shrines, local craft shops, and the historic baths of the region.
Additional Features
- Private agate baths
- Seasonal kaiseki dinners
- Japanese and Western-style room choices
- Fun rooms for families and kids
- Freshly renovated premium accommodations
- Monthly live performances and evening projections
- On-site shop with local goods
- Easy access to Tamatsukuri Onsen Station
