Around Matsuyama Castle × Recommended Hotel·Ryokan

Since ancient times, Matsuyama-Dogo has been cherished across eras as a hot spring town rich in blessings and cultural aroma. The Housou Hotel Dogo Onsen offers rooms with open-air baths, a rooftop large bath, and other facilities, providing a new relaxation space in the hot spring area. It is reborn as a "modern hot spring retreat" to enjoy hot springs more casually and familiarly.

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.

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.

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.

Located in the heart of Matsuyama’s downtown—the largest entertainment district in Shikoku—Candeo Hotels Matsuyama Okaido offers excellent access to both Matsuyama Airport and the Dogo Onsen area, home to Japan’s oldest Onsen. Right in front of the Hotel you can see Matsuyama Castle, and on the opposite side you can enjoy sweeping views of the Seto Inland Sea—one of the best vistas in the area. On the top floor, enjoy a panoramic open-air bath and a sky restaurant for an extraordinary escape, along with a breakfast buffet featuring 70 items. Guest rooms blend Japanese style and modern design to provide a truly premium stay.

The Library Café, unique to Comfort Hotel, is a sophisticated open space equipped with free Wi-Fi and charging stations. It’s perfect for passing time between flights or focusing on work. Expertly curated books are available, and drinks are self-service! Enjoy a relaxing and carefree time in this open and inviting space. Whether for business or as a base for sightseeing, it adds a special touch to your journey.

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.

Property featuring onsen water drawn from Okudogo Onsen. Relax in the large communal bath, open-air bath, and sauna. Rest comfortably in a single room with a spacious wide bed. Additionally, the hinoki wooden bath is for women, and the rock bath is for men, providing a relaxing space. We offer homemade dishes using local seafood and mountain delicacies.

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.

Opening April 16, 2026! Conveniently located in central Matsuyama, about 30 minutes from Matsuyama Airport and just steps from the Okaido Station tram stop. Guest rooms offer a calm, relaxing space to unwind after sightseeing or a day out—ideal for both leisure and business stays. Breakfast is served buffet-style with a selection of Matsuyama local specialties, so you can enjoy authentic regional flavors to your heart’s content. The Hotel is surrounded by government offices, the city’s largest covered shopping arcade, and plenty of restaurants—perfect for both business and sightseeing.

To make your journey to Dogo Onsen more accessible and enjoyable in your own style. For each guest visiting Matsuyama and Dogo to create a freer and newer "personal journey" than ever before. To let you experience small surprises and joys that gently touch the strings of your heart at your travel destination. Dogo Hakuro was born from such thoughts as a <Property-focused + α> Onsen Hotel. With a modern and stylish space that is uncharacteristic of a hot spring area, and compact yet comfortable and cozy guest rooms, we welcome guests who wish to casually enjoy their trip to Matsuyama and Dogo, from after-business stays to sightseeing.

This Business Hotel is conveniently located in front of the "Katsuyama-cho" tram stop, providing easy access to Dogo Onsen and sightseeing in Matsuyama City. With complimentary breakfast included, it offers excellent cost performance, making it ideal for both business trips and leisure travel. The facility is clean and well-equipped with Wi-Fi and amenities, ensuring a comfortable stay even for first-time visitors to Matsuyama. A private parking lot is available; however, spaces are limited and on a first-come-first-served basis, so early arrival is recommended if traveling by car. Combining convenience and comfort, this accommodation is a popular choice in Matsuyama.

Hotel with Onsen in Matsuyama city. Utilizing water sourced from Oku-Dogo. Approximately a 2-minute walk from Okaido Station on the IYOTETSU Jonan Line. Conveniently located about 15 minutes by tram to the Dogo Onsen area. Proudly offers a breakfast featuring local specialties "Tai-meshi" and "Jakoten." Enjoy the mysterious scenery that is both new and nostalgic in the modernized city. Relax thoroughly at Japan's oldest Onsen.

The hotel is a 5-minute walk from JR Matsuyama Station, offering a convenient location for sightseeing and business. The spacious public bath with Binchotan charcoal helps relieve daily fatigue. Advanced ergonomic mattresses provide ultimate sleeping comfort. Enjoy a comfortable space with Wi-Fi and a breakfast buffet featuring handmade and seasonal dishes.

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.

Ideally located in the heart of Matsuyama, the “City of Saka no Ue no Kumo,” facing the moat of Matsuyama Castle. The streetcar that leisurely runs through the city is just steps from the Hotel, offering easy access to Dogo Onsen, Matsuyama Castle, and the Saka no Ue no Kumo Museum. Enjoy a comfortable and relaxing stay in Matsuyama, a city of literature.

5 minutes on foot from Furumachi Station (Iyotetsu Takahama Line / Iyotetsu Loop Line) 5 minutes by car from JR Matsuyama Station / Located along Matsuyama Nishihoribata Street (National Route 196) A quiet location by the moat of Matsuyama Castle—an ideal base for sightseeing in Matsuyama and Dogo Onsen.