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Matsushima Ichinobo

4.0 star property
Ryokan in Matsushima with a full-service spa and a coffee shop

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Exterior
Buffet
Lobby lounge
In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes
Twin Room (View Twin, Corner Sofa, RW4,5F) | In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes
Ichinobo ryokan on Matsushima's peaceful shores offers a genuine Japanese retreat. Guests enjoy indoor mineral hot springs, detox wraps, and reflexology treatments. The property blends traditional elements with modern conveniences, live shows, on-site shops, and high-speed WiFi.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe Twin Room (LW5F), Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Bidet
Free bottled water
  • 45 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Garden Terrace Room (View Bath Twin LW2F), Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bidet
Hair dryer
Separate bathtub and shower
  • 45 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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Hammock Deluxe Twin Room (LW2F), Non Smoking | In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Hammock Deluxe Twin Room (LW2F), Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Bidet
Free bottled water
  • 45 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Twin Room (View Twin, Corner Sofa, RW4,5F)

Twin Room (View Twin, Corner Sofa, RW4,5F) | In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Twin Room (View Twin, Corner Sofa, RW4,5F)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Bidet
Free bottled water
  • 45 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Matsushima is home to Matsushima Ichinobo. Kyohei Fujita Glass Museum and Date Masamune Historical Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Marubun Matsushima Steamship and Urakasumi Sake Brewery. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Sekisui Heim Super Arena or Miyagi Stadium.
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Map
1-4 Takagihama, Matsushima, Miyagi, 981-0215

What's nearby

  • Date Masamune Historical Museum - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Zuigan-ji Temple - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Shiogama Fish Market - 10 min drive - 5.8 miles
  • Mitsui Outlet Park Sendaiko - 16 min drive - 11.5 miles
  • Sekisui Heim Super Arena - 19 min drive - 9.2 miles

Getting around

  • Matsushimakaigan Station - 12 min walk
  • Sendai Airport (SDJ) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪げんぞう - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪牛たん炭焼利久松島五大堂店 - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪南部屋 - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪ハリーズ・ジャンクション - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪BAY OYSTER - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Matsushima Ichinobo

Upscale ryokan
Take advantage of an indoor mineral hot spring (onsen), concerts and live shows, and a terrace at Matsushima Ichinobo. For some rest and relaxation, visit the 2 indoor hot springs or sauna, and indulge in a facial, a massage, or a body treatment. The on-site restaurant, 料理長厨房レストラン青海波, offers breakfast and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with shopping on site and a coffee shop/cafe.
Other perks at this ryokan include:
  • Free self parking
  • Free train station pick-up, bike rentals, and hot springs on site
  • A vending machine, luggage storage, and massage treatment rooms
Room features
All 81 individually furnished rooms feature thoughtful touches such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bidets, hair dryers, and toothbrushes and toothpaste
  • 42-inch LCD TVs with digital channels
  • Refrigerators, electric kettles, and heating

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle from 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • 料理長厨房レストラン青海波

Things to do

  • 2 indoor/outdoor hot springs
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Books
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Full-service spa
  • Shopping

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 2 indoor hot springs
  • 2 indoor/outdoor hot springs
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot springs open from 5:00 AM - 11:30 PM
  • Hot springs water temperature - 108 ºF
  • Massage
  • Public indoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Public outdoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Reflexology
  • Sauna
  • Separate men/women areas in public bath
  • Spa open select days
  • Spa treatment rooms
  • Steam room
  • Yukata (Japanese robes)

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Smooth flooring in room

More

  • 3 buildings
  • 5 floors
  • Built in 1985
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual furnishings
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the train station; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property on arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 10 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests booked in Half Board rates must check-in by 7 PM to receive dinner.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 12 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 12 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bathing facility
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Additional fees may apply to children for items such as extra bedding and meals.

We should mention

Hot springs access available from 5:00 AM to 11:30 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Children 12 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities

Property is also known as

Matsushima Ichinobo Inn
Ichinobo Inn
Ichinobo
Matsushima Ichinobo Ryokan
Matsushima Ichinobo Matsushima
Matsushima Ichinobo Ryokan Matsushima

Frequently asked questions

Is Matsushima Ichinobo pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Matsushima Ichinobo?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Matsushima Ichinobo?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Matsushima Ichinobo?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Matsushima Ichinobo located?

Situated in Matsushima, this spa ryokan is within a 10-minute walk of Kyohei Fujita Glass Museum and Matsushima Bay. Date Masamune Historical Museum and Matsushima Town Hall are also within 15 minutes. Matsushimakaigan Station is 12 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Matsushima Ichinobo Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

8.8

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 85 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 85 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 85 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 85 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 85 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Absolutely breathtaking. Exceeded all expectations.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hiroshi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
オールインクルーシブで決してリーズナブルではありませんが、それに見合ったサービス、食事の内容です。 ラウンジでのドリンクやバーカウンター、食事はオーダー式のメニューも多く、質、味とも他のホテルとは比べものになりません。 厚切り牛タンやホタテのお寿司、フレンチのメニューも豊富で食べ過ぎない人はいないと思います。 機会があればまた利用したいです。
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jiro

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Junya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yoshiyuki

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

??

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
非の打ち所がない最高の旅館でした！！
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Kyoka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bayarmaa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sin ting

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

TAICHI

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

??

Liked: Amenities
ご飯も美味しく、設備も綺麗で 大変満足しました。
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Mio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

kayoko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
とても静かでよかったです
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yukari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
オールインクルーシブの宿を初めて利用しました。 あらゆるサービスで、とても贅沢な時間を過ごすことができました。 食事の時間が自由なのはありがたいですが、チェックイン時にラストオーダーの時間を教えてもらえたら良かったです。 施設のガイドブックをよく読めば良かったのですが、耳からの情報も欲しいと思いました。
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sunny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

KOUSUKE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
景勝よし、食事よし　、温泉よし　、対応スタッフまあまあよし、値段が高めなだけある！
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryusei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
またいきたいです
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

AKIRA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Chiaki

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yoko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

??

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
スパが良かった
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tao

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
サウナ、岩盤浴、露天風呂、料理、アメニティなど全て良い
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Takatori

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

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