There are places where time does not disappear.
It simply stays.
In the San’in region,
you can find inns where history has quietly accumulated over generations.
By staying in these buildings,
you begin to feel something beyond what can be explained—
the passage of time,
and the lives that have unfolded here.
Izumo — Where Myth Still Breathes
If you wish to stay in the land of mythology,
there are two inns to consider:
Hinodekan, located just steps from Izumo Taisha,
and Hōseikan, in Tamatsukuri Onsen—
one of the oldest hot spring areas in Japan.
Tamatsukuri is also known as a place where magatama,
one of the sacred treasures of Japan, were once made.
Both inns are known for their warm hospitality
and traditional Japanese cuisine using local ingredients from the Sea of Japan.
Hinodekan
A traditional inn founded over 130 years ago,
just a three-minute walk from Izumo Taisha.
It is a place where you can quietly experience
the atmosphere of the mythological land.
Tatami rooms, sliding doors,
a veranda facing a small garden—
and the subtle shadows cast within wooden architecture.
Registered Tangible Cultural Property
View rooms at Hinodekan
Hōseikan
Located in Tamatsukuri Onsen,
this long-established inn has a history of over 300 years.
Within its spacious grounds,
you will find traditional buildings surrounded by gardens.
Part of the complex, Yūsenkaku,
was built for an imperial visit
and is now designated as a cultural property.
The hot spring water flows from the Tamayu River,
carrying with it a sense of ancient time.
Mihonoseki — A Quiet Port Town
There is another place where time lingers—
a small port town facing the Sea of Japan.
Here stands Mihokan.
The town is home to Miho Shrine,
dedicated to Kotoshironushi,
a deity associated with Ebisu, the god of fishing and prosperity.
As if following the myth,
this land is rich in seafood from the sea.
Mihokan
A traditional ryokan built in 1908,
with a wooden annex registered as a cultural property.
Inside,
original fittings and lights are still in use.
The building stands quietly along a stone-paved street,
blending into the old townscape.
It feels as if you have stepped into another time.
Next to it, a newer building offers a view of the Sea of Japan,
and even a small jazz bar—
where the past and present meet.
View rooms at Mihokan
Misasa Onsen — A Place for Healing
In Tottori,
there is a hot spring town known for its radon-rich waters.
Misasa Onsen.
It is said that if you stay for three nights
and greet three mornings,
your body will be restored.
Here, the culture of toji—
healing through hot springs—still remains.
Kiya Ryokan
Founded in the early Meiji era,
this inn preserves the atmosphere of past generations.
Rooms reflect different periods—
Meiji, Taisho, and Showa—
and the wooden architecture carries a deep, quiet beauty.
The hot spring water flows directly from the source,
offering an authentic toji experience.
Ohashi Ryokan
Founded in the Meiji period,
with buildings constructed in the early Showa era.
Each room is uniquely designed by craftsmen,
facing the river and surrounding greenery.
The bath, fed directly by natural spring water,
retains a raw, almost untouched character.
There are places where history is preserved not in museums,
but in spaces where people still live and stay.
When you spend time in such places,
the memory of the land begins to stay with you—
quietly,
and deeply.