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Dogo Onsen, Japan’s oldest hot spring with a history of around 3,000 years, has long been celebrated as one of the nation’s finest. It has been praised in poetry under names such as “Nigitatsu no Iwayu” and “Iyo no Yuketa.” Funaya Ryokan (today’s “Funaya”) opened here during the Kan’ei era of the Edo period. For more than 390 years since, it has continued to be cherished as a lodging for countless travelers. Dogo is mentioned in ancient works such as the Nihon Shoki and the Manyoshu, but it was Natsume Soseki’s novel Botchan that made its name widely known. The haiku “Hajimete no Funaya-domari o shigurekeri” was composed when Soseki stayed here in the autumn of 1893, the year he arrived in Matsuyama to teach. Funaya Ryokan has also been favored by literary figures connected to Matsuyama, including Masaoka Shiki and Takahama Kyoshi. At Dogo Onsen Funaya, you can enjoy a vast garden of approximately 1,500 tsubo (about 5,000 m²), complete with a flowing stream. Throughout the property, we have carefully blended traditional charm with a fresh sense of renewal. Please savor an unforgettable moment on your journey.

The soaring lobby features tasteful lighting and camellia-patterned carpets, creating a nostalgic Meiji-era atmosphere. For dinner, choose from a wide variety buffet or a kaiseki course showcasing seasonal Setouchi flavors. Enjoy Onsen water brought in from Dogo Onsen in the open-air bath surrounded by a Japanese garden and in the large public bath. In the evening, don’t miss the powerful Suigun Taiko drum performance. Recommended for families, couples, and married pairs visiting Dogo Onsen.

A conveniently located Hotel just about a 1-minute walk from the city tram (streetcar) "Okaido Station." Perfectly situated for sightseeing, including Matsuyama Castle and Dogo Onsen. It is also close to the prefectural office and city hall, making it a convenient base for business. Additionally, the Okaido Shopping Arcade is just about a 1-minute walk away, offering an attractive location for dining and shopping. With a total of 307 guest rooms in the main building and ANNEX (annex building), we offer a variety of room types to suit different purposes. The guest rooms feature stylish and sophisticated interiors with a calm design. Thoughtfully equipped Facilities and a wide range of amenities are also provided. Enjoy a comfortable Hotel stay.

Nigitatsu Kaikan is ideally located in the heart of Dogo Onsen, Japan's oldest onsen town, just a 5-minute walk from the iconic Dogo Onsen Honkan. The accommodation features a relaxing space with a circulating filtration onsen (large public bath) and sauna to soothe your travel fatigue. Guest rooms include Japanese-style, Western-style, and hybrid Japanese-Western rooms, catering to everything from family vacations to business stays. At the on-site restaurant, you can savor authentic kaiseki cuisine made with seasonal ingredients from Setouchi. Additionally, the facility is equipped with venues suitable for training sessions or meetings. With amenities such as free parking and Wi-Fi, it ensures a comfortable stay. Perfect for sightseeing trips as well as long-term stays or business use!

About 30 minutes from Matsuyama Airport, just steps from the streetcar stop “Okaido Station.” Located in the heart of Matsuyama, this hotel is an ideal base for exploring the city—Matsuyama Castle, Dogo Onsen, and strolls through the covered shopping arcades.What Hiyori Hotel Matsuyama values most is a simple wish: “Since you’re staying with us, we want you to enjoy the hotel itself too.”After check-in, unwind with a welcome drink. In the evening, raise a glass at our “Happy Awa” sparkling hour, and end your day with a light late-night dashi ochazuke. We also offer cheerful little gifts to add color to your travel memories—so your time at the hotel is part of the fun.For breakfast, enjoy a buffet featuring local specialties unique to Matsuyama and Ehime. Savor regional flavors you can only experience while traveling and start your day feeling refreshed.Sightseeing is fun—and coming back to the hotel is fun too. A day in Matsuyama becomes even more enjoyable when you stay with us.Begin that kind of trip at Hiyori Hotel Matsuyama.

Each Room's private bath offers the enjoyment of natural hot spring water directly sourced from the spring.

A traditional Japanese Ryokan, Dogo-kan, designed by renowned Japanese architect Kisho Kurokawa, harmoniously blends the charm of the Edo period with modern aesthetics. Located on a hill in the Dogo Onsen area, it offers a view of Matsuyama Castle from its west-facing windows. Guests can enjoy various bathing facilities such as cascading baths, reclining baths, and open-air baths in the large communal bath area, along with meticulous hospitality.

Just a few dozen seconds on foot from Dogo Onsen Honkan. A long-established Ryokan founded in 1868, featuring authentic Japanese sukiya-style architecture.Inside the property is “Senjuden,” the only Noh stage in Dogo, offering an enchanting moment to experience the beauty of Japanese tradition.For breakfast, we serve local specialties such as “Iyo Tai-meshi” (sea bream rice) and fresh mandarin juice from a tap.Enjoy a special stay where the elegance of a Ryokan meets the comfort of a Hotel.

Since ancient times, Dogo Onsen has been soothing the minds and bodies of travelers. At this elegant hidden property, Villa Oborozukiyo, enjoy moments of relaxation with the smooth onsen waters, savor meals adorned with seasonal ingredients, and immerse yourself in the contrast between the refined space and the four seasons.

In October 2019, at Japan's oldest Dogo Onsen, we proudly opened as Japan's latest environmentally friendly ZEB (Net Zero Energy Building) Hotel. With the concept of "kindness to people and the environment," we offer the relaxation of an Onsen inn and the comfort of a Hotel stay. Facing the symbol of this area, the "Dogo Onsen Honkan," enjoy the spectacular view of Matsuyama's castle town from our Onsen large public bath. Savor a main dish and buffet dinner featuring seasonal ingredients from Setouchi. Immerse yourself in history and literature, experience Japan's oldest Onsen, and spend a high-quality, special moment with your loved ones.

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.

Japan's oldest renowned Onsen, "Dogo Onsen," and the nationally designated Important Cultural Property, the symbol of Dogo, "Dogo Onsen Honkan." Located just east of this historic Honkan is "CHAHARU Hanare Dogo Yumezo," an accommodation that embodies the charm of Ehime through local production for local consumption. Relax in a Tobe-ware bathtub filled with Dogo's famous hot spring water while gazing at the red glass windows of the Honkan. After your bath, wrap yourself in a luxurious Imabari towel. Savor carefully selected ingredients from Ehime and let your dreams flow as you admire the historic Honkan. The sound of the time drum echoes Dogo's rich history—experience all that Ehime has to offer here.

About a 15-minute drive from the Dogo Onsen area. This is a multi-purpose hot spring Facility offering both day-use bathing and overnight stays. Every guest room features an open-air Onsen bath, where you can enjoy the gentle feel of the water.Please note that this Accommodation differs from a typical Ryokan or a Hotel focused primarily on overnight stays. The Onsen, stone sauna, restaurant, and body care services are also available to day-use guests, so the Facility may feel lively at certain times. Thank you for your understanding.

- 5-minute walk to Dogo Onsen Main Building! - A small hidden Property in Dogo with only 7 rooms - Private Onsen with natural hot spring water - A space where Japanese style, ART, and plants harmonize - Additive-free breakfast "Genki-meshi" featuring delicious seasonal ingredients from Ehime This is a very rare wooden Property in Dogo, a "guesthouse-style Onsen Ryokan" where the Japanese aesthetic blends with ART and plants. The building is a masterpiece of early Showa architecture, a two-story wooden structure in pure Japanese style that once flourished as a high-class kaiseki Ryokan. While it does not feature the latest modern Facility and may have some inconveniences, we hope you will experience the charm and nostalgia that cannot be found in a Hotel. We offer various Plans to suit your needs, such as No Meals Included, private Onsen access, and our proud breakfast included. We look forward to welcoming you!