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Stay at a hot spring hotel in Izumo and unlock a unique and healing Japanese getaway.

🏘️Hotel Introduction: Dormy Inn Izumo Hot Spring exudes a rich Japanese atmosphere and is located at 3-2-1 Otemachi, Izumo City. Renovated in 2018, the hotel boasts modern facilities. It has 160 guest rooms, ranging from standard twin rooms to Japanese tatami rooms. The rooms are simply and warmly decorated and equipped with free high-speed Wi-Fi, LCD TVs, and comfortable bedding. Some rooms also have viewing windows offering panoramic views of Izumo City or the courtyard. The hotel's most distinctive feature is the open-air hot spring on the top floor. After a day of travel, you can soak in the natural hot spring, relax, and enjoy the beautiful city nightscape. In addition, the hotel offers free late-night ramen, a perfect treat after a long day of exploring. The 24-hour front desk service is always available to meet your needs. 🚗Transportation Guide: - Train: The hotel is approximately 1.3 km from Izumo City Station. From Izumo City Station, you can take a taxi (about 5 minutes) or a bus. Take a bus heading towards Otemachi from the Izumo City Station bus hub and get off near the hotel (about 10 minutes). You can check the route map or consult the staff at the bus hub for specific routes. Izumo City Station is a transportation hub where you can take trains to other cities in Japan. For example, to travel to Kyoto, you can book tickets in advance on the Japan Railways website. The journey takes about 3-4 hours. - Bus: There are multiple bus routes around the hotel that connect to various attractions within Izumo City. You can obtain bus schedules and route maps at bus stops or download a local Japanese bus inquiry app, such as "Norikae Annai," for convenient route and real-time arrival information. - Car: The hotel has a parking lot for guests driving their own cars. If you are driving from surrounding cities, you can use Google Maps or Apple Maps for navigation. If you are driving from Osaka, the journey is approximately 400 km and takes about 5-6 hours. 🏕️Nearby Attractions: - Izumo Taisha Grand Shrine: One of the oldest shrines in Japan, located approximately 1.7 km from the hotel. It enshrines numerous deities and is known as a sacred place for matchmaking in Japan, attracting many visitors seeking good relationships every year. The shrine's architecture is simple and solemn, and the giant shimenawa rope is particularly spectacular. There are also many traditional Japanese shops nearby where you can buy unique souvenirs and snacks, such as Izumo soba noodles and matchmaking charms. - Hinomisaki Lighthouse: The westernmost lighthouse in Japan, located approximately 16 km from the hotel. You can take a bus heading towards Hinomisaki (about a 40-minute ride). The scenery around the lighthouse is beautiful, offering views of the vast Sea of Japan. At sunset, the afterglow on the lighthouse creates a breathtaking view, making it a popular spot for photographers. - Izumo History Museum: Located approximately 1.5 km from the hotel, accessible by bus or taxi. The museum houses a large collection of artifacts and materials related to the history and culture of the Izumo region. Through exhibits and multimedia displays, you can gain a deeper understanding of Izumo's historical changes and experience the rich cultural heritage of this land. - Kitsuki Hot Spring Village: Located approximately 20 km from the hotel, accessible by car or bus (about a 50-minute ride). This village retains the traditional Japanese hot spring town atmosphere, with several hot spring inns and public bathhouses. You can experience authentic Japanese hot spring culture and savor local cuisine. 💰Average Cost Per Person: Hotel room rates vary depending on the season and room type, ranging from approximately JPY 12,000 to JPY 25,000 per night. For dining, the hotel offers a buffet breakfast with a wide variety of Japanese and Western dishes, priced at around JPY 1,500 per person. Dining at restaurants around the hotel will cost approximately JPY 2,000 to JPY 4,000 per person for a regular meal. If you try a local Izumo soba noodle set, it will cost around JPY 1,000 to JPY 1,500 per person. Regarding admission fees to nearby attractions, Izumo Taisha Grand Shrine is free to enter, but there may be fees for accessing certain areas, such as the main hall (around JPY 500). Admission to the Izumo History Museum is generally between JPY 500 and JPY 1,000. Hinomisaki Lighthouse is free to visit. The entrance fee for public bathhouses in Kitsuki Hot Spring Village is approximately JPY 500 to JPY 1,000 per person. 💗Other Tips: - Check-in time is after 3pm, and check-out time is before 10am. If you have special requests, please contact the hotel in advance to see if flexible arrangements can be made. - It is recommended to check the weather forecast for Izumo before your trip and pack appropriate clothing. Be aware of mosquitoes in summer and keep warm in winter. - Credit cards and mobile payments are widely accepted in Japan, but some small shops may only accept cash. It is advisable to have some Japanese yen in cash.
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Posted: Mar 25, 2025
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