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.
The Room design—especially the toilet layout and its combination with the washroom—was fantastic and I really loved it.The material of the in-room bath (I forgot the name) was made from very high-quality wood, and the wood fragrance was wonderful. Beer, ice pops, and water were all free, which was excellent service. The large public bath in the main building was also spacious and free to use—overall, it was simply great.
ゲスト 9/21/2026I had heard that my parents, who are from Ehime, used to stay here when they returned home. When my mother passed away, our family made a Reservation the day before.We were truly grateful that you prepared an offering meal for my mother both in the Room and at mealtimes.Although the staff member in charge was young, they treated us with just the right sense of distance.As there were six of us, you arranged a spacious tatami dining room for us,and we thoroughly enjoyed the delicious cuisine.I did feel that the selection of alcoholic drinks was a little limited. I thought it would have been even better with more wine options or easy-to-drink sours.Breakfast was wonderful! There was nothing too heavy for the morning—thick-cut salmon, rolled omelet, yudofu tofu, and more—a menu so satisfying that I ended up having another bowl of rice.The “Jinchoge” Room was fun—when we opened doors that felt like something out of a ninja house, it was “here too,” and “here too.”While more and more innovative Accommodations are appearing these days, this is an Accommodation that steadfastly preserves traditional charm and protects Dogo. Especially in times like these,I sincerely hope it will continue to remain.I no longer have any particular reason to visit Ehime,but I would love to return so I can feel close to my parents again.Thank you very much.
piro waka 9/1/2026
Facilities and Services
See All- Hot spring
- Room with Open-Air Bath
| IN | 15:00~18:30 |
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| OUT | 11:00 |
| Number of rooms | 19 rooms |
| Pet | Not allowed |
| Your child | Permitted |
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Introduction of the Accommodation
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~[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.

~ [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.
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~[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.
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~[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
- The room
- Hot Springs & Baths
- Facilities & Services
- Meal
Basic Information
| Taxes | Hot Spring Tax included |
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| Card information | VISA / MASTER / JCB / AMEX |
| Pets | Not allowed |
| Breakfast | There 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 |
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| Facilities and Features |
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| Esthetic Massage | None |
| Fitness gym | None |
| Public Bath |
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| Open-air bath |
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| Room with Open-Air Bath |
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| Room with Onsen Indoor Bath |
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| Spring quality and benefits | Alkaline Simple Onsen Neuralgia, joint pain, frozen shoulder, bruises, sprains, sensitivity to cold, and fatigue recovery |
| Sauna | None |
| Hot stone spa | None |
Reviews
- Rooms & Amenities4.62
- Facility4.48
- Hospitality & Service4.69
- Meals4.76
- Onsen & Bath4.69
- Satisfaction4.67
*Reviews that have been translated from Japanese.*
*Showing only reviews from 一休.com (Japanese) and Yahoo!トラベル.*
Access Information
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
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
- Unavailable
Frequently Asked Questions
Please provide information about Open-air bath.
・Business Hours: 06:00~24:00 ・Hot spring: Available ・Free-flowing: None ・Cloudy hot spring water: None ・Supplementary information: (Heating) 6:00–10:30, 15:00–24:00 *Not available from 10:30 to 15:00.*
What are the qualities and benefits of the hot spring water?
The spring quality and efficacy of the hot spring are as follows. ・Spring quality: Alkaline Simple Onsen ・Spring efficacy: Neuralgia, joint pain, frozen shoulder, bruises, sprains, sensitivity to cold, and fatigue recovery
What kind of facilities and features are available?
There are the following facilities and features. Hot spring・Rooms with open-air baths available・Open-air bath・Large public bath・Within a 5-minute walk from the station・Within a 5-minute walk to the convenience store.
I would like to know the access information.
●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
Is parking available?
・Fee: Free for guests ・Parking space: Length 5.1m Vehicle width 1.9m Vehicle height 1.5m ・Number of parking spaces: 19 cars ・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.*
Please provide information about Room with Onsen Indoor Bath.
・Hot spring: Available ・Free-flowing: None ・Cloudy hot spring water: None ・Supplementary information: (Heating)
Is an internet connection available?
Connection is possible. ・Wi-Fi is available. For more details, please refer to the room and plan information.
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