Takubo Station × Recommended Hotel·Ryokan

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.

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.

Experience the awe-inspiring moments surrounded by ancient hot springs and the grand open-air bath. Indulge in the luxury of 11 different types of baths, featuring water drawn from a source 2,000 meters underground that has traveled over 200 million years. At one of Western Japan's largest open-air baths, immerse yourself in an extraordinary setting surrounded by overflowing waters and natural stones. For dinner, savor exquisite seasonal dishes inspired by the 24 solar terms, and for breakfast, enjoy a buffet featuring freshly harvested vegetables from Tōon City in Ehime Prefecture. Reflect on the grandeur of time and rejuvenate your mind and body to your heart's content.

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.

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

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.

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.

Located a 10-minute walk from Dogo Onsen Honkan, this Property boasts non-smoking rooms and an Onsen renowned for its skin-beautifying effects. The spacious bathing area features five types of baths, alternating between men and women in the morning and evening. In a tranquil environment, you can experience true relaxation in Japanese-style rooms, Western-style rooms, and special Western-style rooms. Additionally, you can enjoy dishes prepared with fresh seafood from the Seto Inland Sea and Uwa Sea, as well as vegetables from Shikoku.

Ryokan "Ryotei Umenoya," established 75 years ago in Dogo Onsen, boasts the charm of traditional Sukiya-style architecture. With only six guest rooms, the accommodation offers a serene space where time flows gently. From the windows overlooking Yuzuki Forest, guests can enjoy breathtaking natural beauty. Surrounded by natural light and sounds, indulge in a luxurious experience that engages all five senses. The cuisine emphasizes local ingredients and highlights delicate flavors through expertly crafted dashi-based dishes that are both comforting and nourishing. The finest ingredients nurtured by Setouchi are brought to life, offering an exceptional culinary experience for every guest. One of the highlights is enjoying the renowned hot springs of Dogo Onsen. The smooth and gentle waters promise moments of blissful relaxation. Particularly notable are the semi-open-air rock bath "Mori no Yu" and the refreshing cypress indoor bath "Hanamo no Yu," perfect spots to rejuvenate both body and mind."Ryotei Umenoya" provides a haven where visitors can escape from everyday hustle and bustle into pure tranquility.An ideal accommodation for adults seeking a comfortable retreat at Japan's oldest onsen, Dogo Onsen.

JIJIJIN Matsuyama is a small luxury auberge with 10 Rooms, nestled in a quiet forest in Tobe Town, Ehime Prefecture. With local-ingredient gastronomy and suites overlooking the water garden, we promise you time to restore both body and mind.What we offer is “a one-of-a-kind luxury stay created by nature.” The Tsuyadani Pond just in front of the Hotel has long been cherished by the people of Tobe Town. Here, we call this pond—also the symbol of our Hotel—a “water garden” that soothes our guests’ hearts.All-suite Rooms feature a terrace where you can take in the powerful views of the water garden. Its colors shift with the seasons and time of day—truly a painting woven by nature.We also pay deep respect to ingredients from the Seto Inland Sea and Ehime, offering truly unique cuisine rooted in this land—an experience that becomes your very reason for staying here. Savor exceptionally fresh fish sourced from local fishermen trusted by chefs across The whole country.Awaken your senses and feel quietly fulfilled. Spend such moments at JIJIJIN Matsuyama.

"European Hotel in Front of Dogo Onsen Honkan At Hotel Patio Dogo, we have introduced Simmons beds to ensure high-quality sleep and a refreshing awakening. Right in front of the Hotel is the Dogo Onsen Honkan, beloved by the famous author Natsume Soseki! Conveniently located near Dogo Onsen Station, it boasts an outstanding location!! Uniquely for a Hotel, going out in yukata and geta is allowed!! Change into a yukata, drape a towel over your shoulder, and stroll through the town to feel like a literary master from the Meiji era. Enjoy an elevated and luxurious Dogo stay at Hotel Patio Dogo."

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.

The property, located a 1-minute walk from Dogo Onsen Honkan, boasts 100% natural onsen and creative kaiseki cuisine. This tranquil, hidden retreat offers a serene and relaxing stay. The sulfur-containing alkaline simple onsen is effective for neuralgia and muscle pain and is also expected to improve skin health. After 9:00 PM, private use is available. Additionally, a library corner and complimentary coffee service are provided.

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.

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 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.