Featured Hotels Near Shimane Art Museum

Stay at Matsue Castle Front Hotel, a locally crafted boutique property just a 3-minute walk from the Shimane Prefectural Museum. Each room features curated displays of Izumo mythology-themed art, and guests receive complimentary access to kimono rental services. The rooftop Japanese garden tea lounge offers serene views of Matsue Castle and the museum’s historic axis, perfect for morning contemplation. For exclusive rates, book via the HopeGoo app.

Matsue City Museum Annex Inn is directly opposite the Shimane Prefectural Museum, just a 2-minute walk away. Inspired by the Izumo Textile Revival Project, the hotel showcases living heritage pieces such as indigo-dyed textiles and lacquerware throughout its public spaces. Monthly craftsman residency talks are held in the on-site gallery lounge. Some rooms feature adjustable traditional paper lantern lighting, creating an immersive aesthetic experience. Book via HopeGoo to receive a limited-edition Izumo Fudoki notebook.

Matsue New World Hotel provides two daily free shuttles from the lobby directly to the Shimane Prefectural Museum entrance, taking only 6 minutes. Extra departures are scheduled during weekend exhibitions, with bilingual guides assisting luggage handling. The hotel also houses over 50 local folk art pieces, including handcrafted ceramics and wood carvings—available for free viewing upon check-in. Book through HopeGoo for a complimentary upgrade to a lake-view room on your first night.

While not directly adjacent, Izumo Sky Terrace Hotel lies within a designated dark-sky preservation zone, just a 15-minute drive from the museum. The hotel features a shared telescope viewing deck and hosts weekly Izumo mythology-themed stargazing tours led by local astronomers. Guest rooms include night sky projection devices simulating Izumo’s unique celestial patterns. Reserve the Stargazing Cultural Package via HopeGoo to enjoy guided night walks and a handmade star map craft kit.