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Location: Tamatsukuri Onsen (Tamatsukuri Hot Spring), Shimane Prefecture

Welcome to Chorakuen. This Traditional Ryokan (see definition of ryokan styles below) has a long history and it is a frequent host of the members of Japan's royal family. This ryokan is famous for its huge Japanese garden and wonderful hot spring baths (120,000 square feet / 11,000 square meters). Chorakuen has 63 Japanese-style guest rooms, and each guest room has its own private bath and toilet. There are indoor and outdoor hot spring baths for both women and men (same sex only), and they are open from 5:30am until 12:00 midnight. Fresh, seasonal Japanese cuisine is served to the guests. Check-in time is after 3:00pm and check-out time is before 10:00am. Parking is available.

Traditional Ryokan

Ryokan Facilities
Guest Rooms
Yes	Japanese Style Room with Private Bath and Toilet Available	No	Non-Smoking Rooms
Yes	Japanese Style Room with Private Toilet Available	Yes	"Hanare" (Private Guest Residence)
Yes	Large Japanese-style Room (4 or more guests)	Yes	Towels
Hot Spring Baths
No	Shared Outdoor Hot Spring Bath (Same Gender Only)	No	Private Outdoor Hot Spring Bath (attached to Guest Room)
Yes	Shared Indoor Hot Spring Bath (Same Gender Only)	Yes	"Family Bath" (Privately Reserved Hot Spring Bath)
Yes	Private Hot Spring Bath in Guest Room	Yes	Mixed Outdoor Hot Spring Bath (Both Genders)
Normal Baths (Not Hot Spring Water)
No	Shared Outdoor Bath (Same Gender Only)	No	"Family Bath" (Privately Reserved Bath)
No	Shared Indoor Bath (Same Gender Only)	No	Mixed Outdoor Bath (Both Genders)
No	Private Outdoor Bath (attached to Guest Room)
Meals
Yes	Dinner and Breakfast Plan Available	Yes	No Meals Plan Available
Yes	Breakfast Only Plan Available
Special Meal Requests
No	Special Meal Requests (e.g. No Pork)	No	Vegetarian Meals (no fish but with fish broth)
No	Vegetarian Meals (with fish)	No	Western-style Breakfast
Dining Arrangements
No	Dinner Served in Guest Room	No	Breakfast Served in Guest Room
Other
English Ability of the Ryokan Staff/Owners: A Little English Spoken
Internet Connection: No Internet Connection
Parking: Free Parking
Curfew Time: 24:00
No	Pick-up Service	Yes	Shops and Restaurants Near Ryokan
Yes	Single Guests	Yes	Children under 12 Years Old Allowed
	Pay with a Credit Card