[New Partnership, Opening August 2026] To Matsue Castle, Lake Shinji, Izumo Taisha. "Daiwa Roynet Hotel Matsue Ekimae" debuts on Good Trip Express as a travel hub for authentic Japan in San'in!

Nippon Koyu Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo, Representative Director: Toshiya Okashita), which operates the travel booking site "Good Trip Express" (hereinafter: Good Trip), has begun a partnership with Daiwa Roynet Hotel Matsue Ekimae (Location: Matsue City, Shimane Prefecture), scheduled to open on August 6, 2026. This will allow for advantageous package bookings that combine flights and accommodation, as well as individual accommodation reservations on their site.

Background of the Partnership: Bridging the gap of "I want to go to San'in, but it seems far away."

Many people feel that while they would like to visit places like Izumo Taisha and Matsue Castle, access seems difficult. In reality, JAL operates direct flights to Izumo Enmusubi Airport from Tokyo (Haneda), Osaka (Itami), and Fukuoka, and FDA (Fuji Dream Airlines) operates direct flights from Nagoya (Komaki), making the area surprisingly accessible from various parts of Japan. Good Trip Express aims to bridge this distance perception gap and make travel to San'in more accessible by offering advantageous flight and accommodation packages.

Hotel page URL: https://www2.good-trip-ex.com/hotel/HotelDetail.aspx?htl=SIB88&mediacd=106

"Daiwa Roynet Hotel Matsue Ekimae" — Luxuriously healing travel fatigue

1. Japanese modern guest rooms adorned with camellia and matcha

The theme colors are "camellia" and "matcha." Spend a relaxing time at the end of a fulfilling day of sightseeing and gourmet food in a tranquil room that reflects the ambiance of Matsue. The cleanliness and carefully selected furnishings, unique to a new hotel opening in August 2026, will elevate the quality of your trip.

2. Large public bath with sauna to thoroughly wash away travel fatigue

After walking the cobblestone streets of Matsue Castle, visiting the approach to Izumo Taisha, and gazing at the sunset over Lake Shinji, conclude your day here. In the spacious public bath with a sauna, slowly unwind from the accumulated fatigue of your journey. Your feet, tired from walking around the castle town, will feel completely light by the next morning.

3. Equipped with fitness, coin laundry, and unmanned convenience store

Facilities are available to reassure travelers planning a long stay of 2 or 3 nights. There's a coin laundry to keep clothes fresh even during consecutive nights, a fitness room for a morning workout, and a 24-hour unmanned convenience store for easy access late at night. These thoughtful considerations to alleviate minor travel inconveniences will make your stay more comfortable.

Recommended spots accessible from Daiwa Roynet Hotel Matsue

[History and Culture]

▼ National Treasure Matsue Castle (approx. 25 min walk / 10 min by car)

One of Japan's only 12 remaining original castle keeps and a valuable historical heritage designated as a National Treasure.

▼ Horikawa Pleasure Boat Tour around Matsue (right next to Matsue Castle) (approx. 20 min walk / 15 min by bus)

A leisurely 50-minute cruise on a small boat around the 3.7km moat surrounding Matsue Castle. Enjoy the scenic castle town views from the water, including samurai residences and Shiomi Nawate, while listening to the boatman's guide.

Matsue Castle Horikawa Pleasure Boat Tour

[Matchmaking and Power Spots]

▼ Izumo Taisha (approx. 60 min by car from hotel / 40 min by bus from Izumo Enmusubi Airport)

Japan's oldest shrine recorded in the Kojiki, Japan's oldest history book. It is a powerful matchmaking spot enshrining Okuninushi-no-Okami, the god of nation-building and grantor of good relationships (love, marriage, work, human relations).

▼ Tamatsukuri-yu Shrine and Tamatsukuri Onsen (approx. 20 min by car from hotel)

A power spot known for its "Wishing Stone," where it is said that wishes come true if you touch it and pray!

The surrounding Tamatsukuri Onsen, opened in the Nara period, is one of Japan's oldest and most famous hot springs, highly popular with women for its "God's Hot Spring" containing skin-beautifying ingredients.

Izumo Taisha Kaguraden Tamatsukuri-yu Shrine Wishing Stone

[Spectacular Views and Gourmet Food]

▼ Sunset over Lake Shinji (approx. 30 min walk / 10 min by car from hotel)

Selected as one of Japan's Top 100 Sunsets, the sunset over Lake Shinji is an indispensable breathtaking view to conclude your Matsue trip. The lakeside in front of the Shimane Art Museum is a popular viewing spot.

▼ Local gourmet specialties of Matsue City

Known as the "tuna of whitefish," seared Nodoguro (blackthroat seaperch), Izumo Soba (buckwheat noodles) made with 80% buckwheat flour, Lake Shinji is a famous production area for "Izumo Eel," and Yamato Shijimi (freshwater clams) are also very famous. Shijimi clams in summer (June-August) before spawning are large and packed with nutrients.

—San'in gourmet food, which relies on the power of its ingredients, is sure to satisfy travelers who appreciate authenticity.

Sunset over Lake Shinji Izumo Soba Lake Shinji natural eel and clam soup

[Ichibata Electric Railway]

The Ichibata Electric Railway connects Matsue Shinji-ko Onsen Station (starting point) and Dentetsu Izumo City Station/Izumo Taisha-mae Station (terminal) in about an hour. The Matsue side runs along Lake Shinji, and the Izumo side runs through rural areas, affectionately known as "Bataden."

Ichibata Electric Railway

・Make the most of the "1-Day Free Pass"

Adults can ride unlimited for 1,800 yen. A round trip between Matsue Shinji-ko Onsen and Izumo Taisha-mae alone will pay for itself.

・Bicycle carry-on OK "Rail & Cycle"

Bicycles can be carried on.

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