JIJIJIN Matsuyama

I stayed here on my first solo trip around Shikoku.I only knew Ehime for its citrus and sea bream rice, but the dishes made with local ingredients served here were unbelievably delicious. They also noted where each ingredient was sourced, which made me want to explore more of Ehime.The Room was amazing with a reservoir view—an incredibly luxurious space. It got plenty of sun and was already very hot even at 5 a.m., so I didn’t spend much time relaxing on the terrace, but walking around the reservoir was very pleasant. I’d love to visit again in a different season.

I stayed for 2 nights and 3 days with breakfast and dinner included. I checked in a little late at 6:00 PM, and a staff member from overseas (?) handled the phone call and check-in. They were a bit hesitant at times, but their sincerity really came through.- Room This time I stayed in a different room from last year. The room was very well cleaned. Some areas show their age (like worn wood grain), but overall it felt clean rather than shabby. The only thing that bothered me was the shower booth: when I used the handheld shower, a few drops leaked from the overhead shower.- Meals Everything was delicious. It wasn’t just vegetables and meat—each dish came with added value such as information about where ingredients were sourced or small stories behind them, which made the experience feel even more special. Last year I felt some of the staff explanations were a bit long, but this year they were smooth and easy to enjoy without any stress. If I had to mention one thing, the amount served for each pairing felt slightly generous.- Hospitality This is what makes this property truly stand out. When I visited, it had been raining heavily for days in a row and I was feeling a bit down, but I was genuinely moved by all the thoughtful touches that made me forget about the bad weather—such as coming to greet me at the entrance with an umbrella, laying towels on the cart seats during transfers, stopping the cart as close to the entrance as possible, and saying “We apologize for any inconvenience” at checkout. Of course there was no inconvenience at all—and there’s absolutely no need to apologize—but it made me happy to feel how much care they put into everything.It may differ from person to person, but when I spend extra on accommodation, it’s because I want an extraordinary experience that can’t be found at home. To me, “extraordinary” isn’t just staying in a nice room and eating great food—it’s stepping away from everyday noise; taking time to appreciate things you normally wouldn’t think about like where ingredients come from or even the plates they’re served on; and feeling that even getting there is part of something special. Thanks to everyone’s attentiveness, it became a truly wonderful trip.If we have another chance in the future, I’d love to visit again.