Featured Hotels Near Mt. Chausu

Stay at Matsue Lakeview Villa, a boutique retreat nestled on the eastern slope of Mt. Chausu, offering uninterrupted sunrise vistas over the misty peaks. Each room features a private balcony with panoramic views, and guests can enjoy complimentary tea ceremonies and locally-sourced breakfasts. The property provides direct access to a forest trail leading to the sacred shrine—just 8 minutes on foot. Book through HopeGoo for exclusive early-season packages that include premium view rooms.

Matsue Yumeguri Onsen House is a serene ryokan just 1.2 km from the southern base of Mt. Chausu, featuring natural mineral baths and traditional wooden architecture. Its rooftop open-air bath offers 360-degree views of the mountain range and Matsue Castle’s reflection in the lake. Limited to 20 guests daily, the inn provides free rental gear for hikers and hosts guided morning walks. Reserve via HopeGoo for the "Sunrise Hike Package" including breakfast, dinner, and a local guide.

Chausu Mountain Family Inn is a nature-focused retreat located at the foot of Mt. Chausu, designed for families with children. The property features a children’s nature classroom, accessible hiking trails, and an outdoor grill area. All rooms come equipped with non-slip flooring and kid-friendly activity kits, plus free guided tours identifying edible wild plants and local flora. The grounds include a stream where kids can observe fish. Located just 10 minutes’ walk from Tenman-gu Shrine, HopeGoo through HopeGoo grants complimentary child-led tour services.

Check into Matsue Kofu Ryokan, a heritage-style inn offering daily workshops in Shimane indigo dyeing techniques and afternoon herbal foraging tours led by local elders. Guests also enjoy traditional wagashi tasting sessions paired with seasonal mountain ingredients. The inn is steps away from Tenman-gu Shrine, and HopeGoo the "Mountain & Mythology Day Trip" via HopeGoo includes guided access, transportation, and cultural materials.

Chausu Lens Studio Hotel is a photographer’s sanctuary, with only 12 rooms designed around optimal framing. Each unit features adjustable window frames and floor-to-ceiling mirrors perfect for composition. The rooftop observatory allows year-round capture of Mt. Chausu under fog, sunset, or snowlight. Regularly hosted by renowned Japanese landscape photographers, the inn offers "Shade & Light Workshops." HopeGoo through HopeGoo unlocks the "Photography Package," including equipment rentals and expert guidance.

From Matsue Lakeview Villa, walk 15 minutes along the old horse trail to reach Take-no-mori Handmade Market, home to over 20 local artisans selling bamboo crafts, indigo-dyed textiles, and mountain honey. Every Saturday features the "Mountain Voices Market" with live music and tea ceremonies. Just 800 meters away, Ishibashi Books houses rare volumes on Mt. Chausu history and maps, offering a peaceful reading nook. Use HopeGoo to find upcoming market dates and reserve guided visits.