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Located near the center of Matsuyama City, you can easily access government offices, business districts, and tourist attractions such as Matsuyama Castle and Dogo Onsen with a single train ride.

Dogo Onsen, one of Japan’s three oldest hot springs. In the historic Onsen town, “Dogo Onsen Yachiyo” celebrated its grand opening in the summer of 2018. Each Room blends Japanese elegance with refined sophistication and features a private open-air bath with free-flowing Dogo Onsen water. Enjoy a relaxing soak at any time you like. Unwind in the renowned waters of Dogo and savor kaiseki cuisine crafted with seasonal ingredients for a truly sensory experience.

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 female artist group of Tobe-yaki, "Toberite," has produced the Rooms. Relax and soak in the private Onsen bath available in every Room, and enjoy a special moment just for yourself. With a proud history of approximately 240 years, "Tobe-yaki" is a traditional craft of this region. Tobe-yaki, a nationally recognized traditional craft, is characterized by its pure white porcelain made from local ceramic stone and its indigo blue patterns. "Toberite" is a group of artists with diverse careers and generations, each showcasing their unique sensibilities through their works. The nine Rooms produced by the artists of "Toberite" each have their own concept, featuring spacious designs with a soft and feminine touch. Additionally, every Room is equipped with a private Onsen bath, offering the "Bijin no Yu" (Beauty Bath) sourced from an 800-meter-deep natural spring. Enjoy the smooth and moisturizing effects on your skin anytime, without worrying about others.

Conveniently located in the Katsuyama area with excellent access to Matsuyama Castle and Dogo Onsen, this Business Hotel offers a delightful breakfast buffet with over 40 Japanese and Western dishes, including Ehime specialties such as mikan roll bread and jakoten. The coin laundry and ice machine are available 24 hours. Highly praised by guests arriving by car, the hotel features an on-site multi-story parking lot, and partnered parking is available when the lot is full, despite being close to Katsuyama Street where parking spaces are scarce. Just a 10-minute drive to Dogo Onsen, and close to Matsuyama Castle and Okaido, it is an ideal base for business and sightseeing. Conveniently located just a 3-minute walk from Katsuyamacho Station. Free Wi-Fi is available in all rooms.

A modern Japanese-style onsen property located directly in front of the Important Cultural Property, Dogo Onsen Honkan. Enjoy dishes that fully utilize the rich ingredients of Setouchi and spend a luxurious and open time surrounded by starlight in the rooftop open-air bath overlooking the city of Matsuyama.

Matsuyama City, the capital of Ehime Prefecture, has developed around Matsuyama Castle and features tourist attractions such as Dogo Onsen, with streetcars running through the city center. It is a 10-minute drive from JR Matsuyama Station and a 4-minute walk from the Iyo Railway city tram stop "Katsuyamacho." Dogo Onsen is also approximately an 8-minute drive away, offering excellent accessibility. Enjoy a daily changing, health-conscious, well-balanced breakfast. Please savor it at the complimentary buffet.

Dogo Onsen, Japan's oldest Onsen with a history of approximately 3,000 years, has been celebrated as one of the nation's most renowned hot springs, even mentioned in poems such as "Shiratama no Ishiyu" and "Iyo no Yuketa." Funaya Ryokan (now known as "Funaya") opened here during the Kan'ei era of the Edo period. For over 390 years, it has been cherished as a beloved Property for countless travelers. Dogo Onsen, which appears in ancient texts like the "Nihon Shoki" and "Manyoshu," was made decisively famous by Natsume Soseki's novel "Botchan." The haiku, "Hajimete no Funaya tomari wo shigure keri," was composed in the autumn of 1893 when Soseki stayed at Funaya during his first year as a teacher in Matsuyama. Funaya Ryokan has also been a favorite Property of literary figures connected to Matsuyama, such as Masaoka Shiki and Takahama Kyoshi. At "Dogo Onsen Funaya," you can enjoy a vast garden of approximately 1,500 tsubo (about 4,950 square meters) with a flowing mountain stream. The Property has been meticulously crafted to harmonize the charm of tradition with a fresh, modern spirit. Please savor a memorable moment of your journey with us.

In Japan's oldest hot spring area, preserving the charm of the castle town, you can enjoy a variety of baths, including a newly renovated large bathhouse, open-air baths with a sense of freedom, foot baths, and completely private reserved open-air baths. We offer authentic Japanese Kaiseki cuisine prepared with carefully selected seasonal ingredients, shuttle service by retro bonnet bus, a warm welcome by geishas, and a variety of events within the property.

Experience the renowned natural Onsen, known as "Bijin no Yu," with its abundant water flow and highly beneficial properties. As the guardian of Oku-Dogo Onsen, we warmly welcome you. Relax to your heart's content while surrounded by the breathtaking panoramic views of nature from one of the largest open-air baths in Western Japan.