Matsudaya Hotel

Top choice in Western Honshū


At this centuries-old, now-modernised ryokan, you can bathe in history – right in the tub where once dipped the plotters of the Meiji Restoration. The ryokan's gorgeous garden setting, complete with koi, and excellent service will likely ease any present-day rebellious thoughts.

Matsudaya is on the main drag in Yuda Onsen.


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