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Yamatoya Besso

Ehime Prefecture／Dogo Hot Spring
¥40,200～
No meals ; 2 peopleTax included¥37,806〜
(USD 238.89)

Founded in 1937. A Michelin four-star sukiya-style Accommodation featuring an in-room hot spring bath made of Japanese umbrella pine (Koya-maki).

Founded in 1937, Yamato-ya Besso—beloved by literary figures—is a purely Japanese-style Ryokan with 19 Rooms and a Michelin four-star rating. Within its time-honored sukiya-style architecture, each Room features an indoor hot-spring bath made of Koya-maki cypress. Meals are served in your Room by dedicated attendants, allowing you to savor the flavors of Iyo at a relaxed pace. This Accommodation is ideal for a personal retreat or a quiet, refined stay for adults.

4.63 - Wonderful(48)
  • It was a wonderful, relaxing accommodation.

    It was a quiet, refined Accommodation with a calm atmosphere and no unnecessary extravagance. The staff’s greetings and attentiveness were never intrusive, yet their care reached every detail. The cuisine was excellent, each piece of tableware was beautiful, and the Onsen water was truly outstanding.

    mjmama 5/24/2026
  • An Accommodation where you can experience hospitality that goes the extra mile

    The wonderful hospitality here is not merely something cultivated over time; it is an intangible legacy passed down through generations, and feels like a treasure of Japan. The setting is superb, but the true dignity of this Accommodation comes from the people who support it. Staying at this Accommodation was not just a good experience, but a rare one that is hard to come by. Thank you very much.

    モリタンタン 5/19/2026

Facilities and Services

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  • Hot spring
  • Room with Open-Air Bath
Open-air bath / Large public bath / Within a 5-minute walk from the station / Within a 5-minute walk to the convenience store.
IN15:00～18:30
OUT11:00
Number of rooms19 rooms
PetNot allowed
Your childPermitted

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[Japanese-Style Superior Room] 8 Tatami Mats
  • Japanese-style Room
  • Capacity 1~3 people

[No Meals Included] <Free Beer After Onsen> 3-minute walk from Dogo Onsen Main Building. A journey to experience Japanese culture in serene surroundings.

IN 15:00～20:30
OUT 10:00
¥40,200～
No meals ; 2 peopleTax included¥37,806〜
(USD 238.89)

[One Night with Breakfast] Start your morning with a gentle, satisfying Japanese breakfast featuring aged salted salmon and our traditional rolled omelet, served in your Room.

IN 15:00～20:30
OUT 11:00
¥50,800～
Breakfast included ; 2 peopleTax included¥45,750〜
(USD 289.09)

[No Meals Included] <Free Beer After Onsen> 3-minute walk from Dogo Onsen Main Building. A journey to experience Japanese culture in serene surroundings.

IN 15:00～20:30
OUT 10:00
¥50,800～
No meals ; 2 peopleTax included¥45,750〜
(USD 289.09)

[One Night with Breakfast] Start your morning with a gentle, satisfying Japanese breakfast featuring aged salted salmon and our traditional rolled omelet, served in your Room.

IN 15:00～20:30
OUT 11:00
¥59,400～
Breakfast included ; 2 peopleTax included¥53,490〜
(USD 338.00)
[Junior Suite] 9 tatami mats + 4.5 tatami mats
  • Japanese-style Room
  • Capacity 1~4 people

[No Meals Included] <Free Beer After Onsen> 3-minute walk from Dogo Onsen Main Building. A journey to experience Japanese culture in serene surroundings.

IN 15:00～20:30
OUT 10:00
¥53,000～
No meals ; 2 peopleTax included¥47,730〜
(USD 301.60)

[One Night with Breakfast] Start your morning with a gentle, satisfying Japanese breakfast featuring aged salted salmon and our traditional rolled omelet, served in your Room.

IN 15:00～20:30
OUT 11:00
¥61,400～
Breakfast included ; 2 peopleTax included¥55,290〜
(USD 349.37)

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Introduction of the Accommodation

~[Playful Hospitality]~

~[Playful Hospitality]~

We are the only Ryokan in Dogo where one dedicated Room attendant will warmly care for you from welcome to farewell, offering attentive hospitality in an authentic Japanese-style Ryokan. We are proud of our collection of antiques, but above all, please enjoy the refined service of our guest Room attendants, trained in the graceful etiquette of the tea ceremony.

Room "Dining"

~ [Enjoy Food in Your Room] ~

Awarded 4 stars in the Accommodation category of the MICHELIN Guide Hiroshima–Ehime 2018 Special Edition. Seasonal kaiseki cuisine featuring Ehime’s bounty from the sea and land, inspired by Japan’s traditional seasonal calendar, is served as in-Room dining. Savor exquisite flavors, each dish carefully crafted by our head chef. Each course is beautifully presented on seasonal tableware chosen to enhance both taste and visual enjoyment.

~[Explore History]~

~[Travel Through History]~

Our inn houses an extensive collection of works by literary masters. In some Rooms and throughout the building, please enjoy—at your leisure—high-grade furnishings such as authentic original calligraphy and paintings that are changed with the seasons, featuring Masaoka Shiki, Takahama Kyoshi, Taneda Santoka, Kawahigashi Hekigoto, and others, along with ikebana arrangements.

~[Enjoy the Hot Springs]~

~[Enjoying the Hot Springs]~

Dogo Onsen, said to be Japan’s oldest hot spring, traces its origins to the legend of the white heron and is mentioned in records from many eras, including the Age of the Gods, Asuka, Kamakura, and Edo periods. Its alkaline simple spring water is famed as a “beauty bath,” and its silky-smooth waters soothe away daily fatigue. In addition to the large public bath, every Room features a private bath supplied with luxurious Dogo Onsen water.

Facilities and Equipment of Accommodation

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    The room
  • Hot Springs & Baths
    Hot Springs & Baths
  • Facilities & Services
    Facilities & Services
  • Meal
    Meal

Basic Information

TaxesHot Spring Tax included
Card information
VISA / MASTER / JCB / AMEX
Pets
Not allowed
BreakfastThere is no information about breakfast.
Your child
You can stay.
Children Accepted: Ages 7–12 Child Sharing Existing Bedding: Ages 0–6
Room service
Not available
Common amenities
  • ○ Shampoo · conditioner
  • ○ Body soap · soap
  • ○ Towel · Bath towel
  • ○ Body towel · sponge
  • ○ Toothbrush set
  • ○ Comb · Brush
  • × Shower cap
  • ○ Hair dryer
  • ○ Shaving
  • × Shaving Gel/Foam
  • × Bath additives
  • ○ Yukata
  • × Nightwear
  • × Bathrobe
  • ○ Slippers
  • × facial cleanser
  • ○ Toner
  • ○ Lotion
  • ○ Makeup remover
  • ○ Cotton swab
  • ○ Cotton
  • ○ Clothing deodorizing spray
  • ○ Refrigerator
  • × Minibar
  • ○ Electric kettle
  • ○ Tea set (free)
  • ○ Television
  • ○ Safe
  • × Scale
  • × Trouser press
  • × Free morning edition
  • × Pay-per-view broadcast
  • × Satellite broadcasting
  • × Video on Demand
  • × Radio
  • × CD player
  • × DVD player
  • × Blu-ray player
  • × Speakers for portable audio
  • × In-room PCs and tablets
Facilities and Features
  • ○ Hot spring
  • ○ Rooms with open-air baths available
  • ○ Open-air bath
  • × Free-flowing hot spring
  • ○ Large public bath
  • × Private bath
  • × Sauna
  • × Ganbanyoku (rock bathing)
  • ○ Within a 5-minute walk from the station
  • ○ Within a 5-minute walk to the convenience store.
  • × Indoor pool
  • × Outdoor pool
  • × Pet-friendly
  • × Spa facility
  • × Fitness
  • × Free shuttle service
  • × Shuttle Service (Paid)
  • × Room service
  • × Room Service Available 24 Hours
  • × Barrier-free
  • × Childcare services
Esthetic Massage
None
Fitness gym
None
Public Bath
The number of Public Bath
2
Business Hours
06:00~24:00
Hot spring
Available
Free-flowing
None
Milky hot spring water
None
Additional Information
(Heating)
Remarks
6:00–10:30, 15:00–24:00 *Not available from 10:30 to 15:00.*
Open-air bath
The number of Open-air bath
2
Business Hours
06:00~24:00
Hot spring
Available
Free-flowing
None
Milky hot spring water
None
Additional Information
(Heating)
Remarks
6:00–10:30, 15:00–24:00 *Not available from 10:30 to 15:00.*
Room with Open-Air Bath
Hot spring
Available
Free-flowing
None
Milky hot spring water
None
Additional Information
(Heating)
Remarks
Room with Onsen Indoor Bath
Hot spring
Available
Free-flowing
None
Milky hot spring water
None
Additional Information
(Heating)
Remarks
Spring quality and benefits

Alkaline Simple Onsen

Neuralgia, joint pain, frozen shoulder, bruises, sprains, sensitivity to cold, and fatigue recovery

SaunaNone
Hot stone spaNone

Reviews

Overall Score
4.63
Wonderful (48)
  • Rooms & Amenities
    4.58
  • Facility
    4.48
  • Hospitality & Service
    4.67
  • Meals
    4.72
  • Onsen & Bath
    4.67
  • Satisfaction
    4.65

*Reviews that have been translated from Japanese.*

*Showing only reviews from 一休.com (Japanese) and Yahoo!トラベル.*

Access Information

Address
Ehime Prefecture2-27 Dogo Sagidani-cho, Matsuyama City
TEL：+81-89-931-7771

●30 minutes by car from Matsuyama IC
●About 25 minutes by city tram from JR Matsuyama Station
●About 40 minutes by car from Matsuyama Airport

Parking Information
Fee
Free for guests
Parking time
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Parking space
Overall length 5.1 m Vehicle width 1.9 m Vehicle height 1.5 m
Number of parking spaces
19 cars available outdoor
Valet service
Unavailable
Parking fee: One vehicle per room is free for guests.
From the second vehicle onward, JPY 1,000 per vehicle.
*Motorcycles can also be parked; please contact us by phone in advance to discuss.*

Pickup and drop-off information
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