The history of the Miho Hall dates back to the late Heian period. Since the Muromachi period, it has operated as a shipwright shop and shipbuilder, and has continued to trade in Miho-kan, which has become renowned as a port of call for the Northern Han ships. Completed in 1908, the main building became a registered tangible cultural property of the nation in 2004, and still welcomes guests as a venue for breakfast and events.
- Later Heian Period, 1180Toshiro Matsuda, a warrior from the Minamoto clan who was defeated in the Battle of Ishibashiyama, reached Miho-kanshu and the Matsuda clan began.
- The Muromachi Period ~Centered around the three stores "To," "Kitakuniya," and "Wakizunaya," they operate a fleet of trading vessels, the Kigeruya, and exchange merchants. For nearly 700 years thereafter, they continued to conduct business in Miho-kanko.
- Era of EdoIn Miho-ko, which flourished during the Kitamine ship trading, Kitokuya is the largest ship supply house that handles the ships of the seven northern provinces.
- Meiji 38th year (1905)As rail service opened in the San'in region and shipping declined, the business expanded into the inn industry, with the ship-building business serving as a mainstay. Construction of the main building of Miho-kan began.
- Meiji 41st year (1908)The main building of the Miho Museum was completed.
- Summer of 1932Haikan Takahashi stayed here and wrote a poem about Miho-kan Bay, which he could see from the main building through the reeds.
- Around 1934 in the Showa eraThe main building was expanded with a glass ceiling and floorboards, resulting in its current appearance. A northern pavilion (currently the separate residence, Yasunoya) was built on the north side, sandwiched between the stone pavement. The previous houseboat building was relocated to the monthin-koji area (currently the separate residence, Yasunoya Palace).
- 1979, Showa 54The new seven-story building has been completed. Most of the operations have been moved to the new building, and the main building is closed except for some parts (the hotel’s business license and maintenance operations continue).
- October 1986 (1961)His Imperial Highness Prince Tokuhito (currently His Majesty the Emperor) visited.
- 2000sAs traditional architecture undergoes a renovation, the main building will once again open for business as a breakfast venue, banquet hall, and reception hall. The popular one-day reception, held almost weekly in spring and autumn, is also drawing increasing attention.
- Heisei 16 (2004)The main building and the North Building (now the separate residence, Wakayaya) were registered as national tangible cultural properties. It is the first hotel in Shimane Prefecture to be so registered.
- 2008The popular dish of the ryokan, "saba shiokin", has been commercialized.
- 2009We planned a bride procession from the Ashikaga-zukuri Street to Miho Shrine and a reception at the main building. We started the reception business.
- 2012Established "Matsuda Shujiro Shop Co., Ltd."
- March 2016The accommodation business at the Miho-kan former building (currently the separate residence, Wakayanaya) has resumed.
- 2018Concerts held in the atrium of the main building have been held over 30 times, serving as the stage for various events such as exhibitions and photo sessions.
- 2019 (Reiwa year)We are renovating all four old traditional houses one by one. We have newly built a semi-open-air bath with a view of the garden in the separate villa, and opened the separate villa, KANOHARA-MIYAKU and the separate villa, MAJOSHI-KAN, and Shigenomiyuki. We have also opened the BAR KAGURA-KAGURA in the main building. For all our guests, we will offer breakfast and morning coffee in the main building.
- 2021 (Showa 3)The main building will be registered as a historical building in Matsue City (No. 14).
- Spring 2021In the mystery novel "The Clues Are in One Dish, The Final Chapter" by author Keiji Hayagi, Misao-kan and Misoba-kan serve as the setting.
- 2022Operation of Miho-koen Campground begins.
- 2025A new hall-style room called "Inbo" has been newly established in one corner of the main building.
- CurrentlyIn cooperation with students from the Department of Architecture at Shimane University and the Horticulture Department at Matsue Agricultural High School, they have been continuously working on restoring old houses, including the renovation of the cypress baths and the gardens.
