With tatami mat floors, chabudai dining tables, and sliding paper doors, these rooms perfectly embody the ryokan experience. Décor is simple and comfortable, yet painstakingly detailed. These accommodations offer views of the expansive Japanese garden from their terrace area and include either one or two rooms. Upgrade to the Matsu Special Room to enjoy a two-room accommodation constructed in the shoin-style of architecture. Often used in Japanese Buddhist temples, this room’s aesthetic is fit for Japanese nobility.

The Hatsune and Asuka Rooms feature private open-air baths and secluded gardens. The Asuka Room is slightly larger than the Hatsune Room with a 10 tatami-mat size room compared to the Hatsune's eight.

Situated in the Hiratakan annex, this generously sized accommodation features two main guest rooms (twelve and six tatami-mat size), a generously sized living room, and an open-air bath. Large windows look out across the Hirtakan garden, as well as a forest-shrouded mountain, and the bath is constructed with Japanese cypress wood. The work of master sukiya-style architect Masaya Hirata, this room is certain to impress.

The larger of the two rooms in the Hiratakan annex, this crown jewel features a 16 tatami-mat size room, delicately patterned transoms, and large shoji paper walls. The accommodation has private gardens, and its private open-air bath is made of shigaraki porcelain. A signature work of sukiya-style architect Masaya Hirata, this elegant room can comfortably house up to seven guests.

Three hot spring baths are available at the Nishimuraya Honkan. The Kichino-yu Japanese-style hot spring is a large indoor bath and outdoor bath set in a grove of bamboo. The relaxing scent of cypress wood pervades the area of these baths. The Chinese-style Fukuno-yu baths draw on the use of round shapes, patterned tiles, and rocks to create a supremely relaxing environment. Finally, there are the Shouno-yu indoor baths, which are located inside the Hiratakan annex and offer wonderful views of its garden.

A lush Japanese garden lies in the center courtyard of Nishimuraya Honkan. Replete with tall, ancient pine trees, moss-covered stone statues, intricately trimmed bushes, and gentle ponds full of koi fish, the garden instills guests with a deep sense of serenity.

Filled with classical European furniture and Japanese-style architecture, guests are invited to have a cup of coffee or tea while in the lobby lounge Seigetsutro. This space is perfect for looking over the garden, reading, or chatting with friends.

Over its 150-year history, the Nishimuraya Honkan has collected an impressive collection of photographs, paintings, and artifacts. All are placed on display in this two-floor museum.

The Nishimuraya has 150 years of experience to draw on when serving Japanese-style kaiseki (course) meals with dishes that range from Matsuba crab to Tajima beef, and fresh seafood dishes are all but guaranteed. The handpicked course meals for breakfast and dinner change along with the seasons to utilize the freshest ingredients. Head Chef Etsunobu Takahashi, who has nearly two decades of experience at the Nishimuraya Honkan, oversees all meals to ensure they are meticulously prepared.