10 Best Matsuyama & Dogo Onsen Hotels & Ryokan for a Girls’ Trip to Ehime!
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Ehime is located in the northwestern part of the Shikoku region. Dogo is the best onsen in Shikoku and the oldest onsen Japan onsenIn addition, there are many representative tourist areas that you should visit at least once if you visit Ehime, such as the center of Matsuyama City, which is the base of Ehime tourism, the Shimanami Kaido and Uwajima. Among them, Matsuyama, where fashionable cafes and local gourmet food gather, and Dogo onsen, where nostalgic townscapes spread, are especially recommended for girls' trips! These two areas are adjacent and can be accessed in about 20 minutes by tram, but ♪ this time we will introduce the hotels and ryokan in Matsuyama and Dogo onsen recommended for a girls' trip.
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When you think of Ehime, the first thing that comes to mind is Dogo onsen. Dogo onsen is said to be the oldest onsen in Japan and is mentioned in the Nihon Shoki. Among them, "Dogo onsen Honkan" is a symbol of Dogo onsen, and it is designated as an important cultural property of the country as well as a public bath.
Speaking of onsen Onsen, it is also famous for being the setting and model for Soseki Natsume's novel "Botchan" and Hayao Miyazaki's movie "Spirited Away". Wouldn't it be "chic" to walk around the town in a yukata with a tenugui in hand, feeling like the main character of "Botchan"?
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In Matsuyama, don't miss the Botchan train that runs through the town. onsen Station is the perfect starting point for a tour of the city. Furumachi, Dogo onsen, and the train turning in front of Matsuyama Station are also must-sees. Let's take a ride to make memories of a fun trip!
This time, we will introduce hotels and ryokan that are perfect for a girls' trip to the fullest in Dogo onsen and Matsuyama. From long-established onsen ryokan to stylish hotels, there are plenty to choose from! What is the hotel you can't miss on a girls' trip? Complete amenities? Good breakfast? Atmospheric bar Nice view from your window? Here, we will introduce only memorable hotels and ryokan that are filled with the “happiness” of girls. Please use it as a reference.
About 35 minutes by car from JR Matsuyama Station. Setouchi Retreat Aonagi by Onko Chishin is an all-suite, seven-room luxury hotel designed by world-famous architect Tadao Ando. Renovation of a building that was only partly open to the public as an art museum. It is a very quiet hotel overlooking the Seto Inland Sea.
Starting with the signature room "THE AONAGI Suite" where the expansive windows of the maisonette cut out the blue of the Seto Inland Sea, the "Garden Suite" with a wooden deck and garden, and the "4 Bed Suite" with 4 beds and 2 bathrooms that are perfect for a girls' trip. and relax in a unique room.
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Setouchi Retreat Aonagi by Onkochishin
Ehime / Matsuyama / Resort Hotel
- hotel fee
- JPY from 54,756
- address
- Ehime 794-1 Yanagitani-machi, Matsuyama City
- access
- About 35 minutes by car from Matsuyama Station
- Staying time
- 15:00(IN)〜 11:00(OUT)など
If you book a plan that includes breakfast, you can enjoy a Japanese and Western buffet at the Sky Lounge on the 14th floor. In addition to bread, omelettes, and salads, we also have Ehime specialties such as sea bream rice, jakoten, and mandarin orange juice. Spend a luxurious time looking at Shiroyama from the top floor and enjoying a wide variety of menus.
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ANA Crowne Plaza Matsuyama
Ehime /Matsuyama/City Hotel
- hotel fee
- JPY from 4,415
- address
- Ehime 3-2-1 Ichibancho, Matsuyama City
- access
- About 20 minutes by limousine bus from Matsuyama Airport. About 8 minutes by tram from JR Matsuyama Station. About 15 minutes by car from Matsuyama Interchange.
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Old England Dogo Yamanote Hotel
Ehime /Matsuyama, Dogo onsen / ryokan
- hotel fee
- JPY from 5,000
- address
- Ehime 1-13 Dogo Sagitani-machi, Matsuyama City
- access
- About 5 minutes on foot from onsen Station / 35 minutes by limousine bus from the airport / 20 minutes by train or bus from JR Matsuyama Station / 50 minutes by bus from Matsuyama Kanko Port
- Staying time
- 13:00(IN)〜 12:00(OUT)など
The comfort floor guest rooms add elegance to the chic atmosphere. There's also a coffee machine and an air purifier with a humidifying function, so you're sure to have a bright and happy mood and have fun chatting with the girls! There are also castle view rooms where you can see Matsuyama Castle from your room.
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Hotel MyStays Matsuyama
Ehime / Matsuyama / Business Hotel
- hotel fee
- JPY from 3,300
- address
- Ehime 1-10-10 Otemachi, Matsuyama City
- access
- 8 minutes on foot from JR Matsuyama Station and Matsuyama City Station 23 minutes by limousine bus from Matsuyama Airport 24 minutes by bus from Matsuyama Tourist Port 15 minutes from Matsuyama IC
The natural onsen onsen "Ishide-no-Yu", which draws water from Okudogo Onsen, is a simple alkaline onsen that is effective for joint pain, stiff shoulders, and sensitivity to cold. You can drink draft beer or a soft drink for free at the after-bath spot "Sola". For breakfast, you can enjoy a Japanese and Western buffet with more than 50 kinds of local dishes.
Spring quality: Alkaline simple onsen
Efficacy: joint pain, cuts, stiff shoulders, sensitivity to cold, sprains, etc.Source:【Official】Dormy Inn Matsuyama Natural Hot Spring | Large Public Bath | Hotespa - HOTESPA.net
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Dormy Inn Matsuyama Natural Hot Spring
Ehime / Matsuyama / Business Hotel
- hotel fee
- JPY from 7,007
- address
- Ehime 2-6-5, Ohmachimichi, Matsuyama City
- access
- 2 minutes walk from Iyotetsu Jonan Line "Okaido" / 13 minutes walk from Iyotetsu "Matsuyamashi Station" / 30 minutes by airport limousine bus / 25 minutes from Matsuyama Expressway "Matsuyama IC"
- Staying time
- 15:00(IN)〜 11:00(OUT)など
All 307 guest rooms have sophisticated interiors and a modern atmosphere. Enjoy a special hotel life with luxurious interiors. In addition to basic amenities, the ladies' room is equipped with face masks. This face mask is released by Yakult and is called a ``moisturizing mask with fermented liquid made from lactic acid bacteria and bifidobacteria,'' and it is a limited edition hotel amenity product that is not sold to the general public.
At the Italian restaurant, you can enjoy a buffet-style breakfast that incorporates both Japanese and Western dishes. With a wide selection of products, you will be full of energy from the morning! Breakfast tickets are sold at the front desk, but we recommend booking a plan that includes breakfast from the beginning.
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Daiwa Roynet Hotel Matsuyama
Ehime / Matsuyama / Business Hotel
- hotel fee
- JPY from 4,233
- address
- Ehime 2-6-5 Ichibancho, Matsuyama City
- access
- Approximately 1 minute from Okaido Station! Approximately 15 minutes by tram from JR Matsuyama Station, and 30 minutes by limousine bus from Matsuyama Airport.
- Staying time
- 14:00(IN)〜 11:00(OUT)など
The guest rooms have a variety of designs, even just for the twin rooms. From the rooms on the upper floors, you can see the magnificent Matsuyama Castle right in front of you. The room is fully equipped with colorful designer sofas. You can enjoy a relaxing hotel stay that combines Japanese and modern.
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Candeo Hotels Matsuyama Okaido
Ehime / Matsuyama / Business Hotel
- hotel fee
- JPY from 8,128
- address
- Ehime 2-5-12, Ohmachi-michi, Matsuyama City
- access
- About 25 minutes by limousine bus from Matsuyama Airport, get off at Ichiban-cho and walk about 3 minutes. Take the Iyo Railway from Matsuyamashi Station and walk 1 minute from Okaido Station.
Approximately 5 minutes walk from the Dogo onsen tram stop, approximately 15 minutes by taxi from JR Matsuyama Station. "Chaharu" is a onsen ryokan built in an elegant building located in the center of Dogo onsen Town. The interior of the hotel is a fusion of Japanese and Western styles, with plenty of greenery and a very stylish and modern atmosphere.
From Japanese-style rooms that change with the passage of time to simple Japanese-Western style rooms that combine Japanese and Western elements, all rooms are designed to give you a sense of warmth and comfort. In March 2018, Marimekko-themed rooms opened. Have you ever admired cute textiles? Being able to fully enjoy it at the hotel will make you feel very happy♪
In the bright and airy main dining room, which is flooded with light from the English garden, you can enjoy a rich breakfast buffet. The lineup includes a variety of menu items, including rice flour bread, croissants, eggs Benedict, and smoked salmon. There is also a menu that uses Ehime's branded beef, "Iyo Beef."
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Dogo onsen teahouse
Ehime /Matsuyama, Dogo onsen / ryokan
- hotel fee
- JPY from 16,500
- address
- Ehime 4-4 Dogoyuzuki-cho, Matsuyama City
- access
- 5 minutes on foot from Dogo Onsen Station on the private railway onsen Railway / 15 minutes by taxi from Matsuyama Station on the JR Yosan Line / 30 minutes by car from Matsuyama Airport
- Staying time
- 15:00(IN)〜 10:00(OUT)など
Approximately 9 minutes walk from the Dogo onsen tram stop. Dogo Prince Hotel is a onsen hotel with a nostalgic atmosphere that entertains guests with seasonal displays. In addition to sightseeing in Dogo, you can also enjoy a hotel stay that will make you feel ``I'm glad I stayed!'' even for a little relaxing time.
We have a variety of attractive rooms, including relaxing pure Japanese-style rooms, Asian-style Japanese-Western rooms, and rooms with open-air baths! The luxurious special room ``Kaitei'' is also equipped with a massage chair, allowing you to soothe yourself from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
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Dogo Prince Hotel Shunkashuyu A hot spring inn where you'll wish you had it
Ehime /Matsuyama, Dogo onsen / ryokan
- hotel fee
- JPY from 12,474
- address
- Ehime 100 Dogo Himezuka, Matsuyama City
- access
- [Car] 30 minutes from Matsuyama IC on the Matsuyama Expressway. [Limousine bus] 40 minutes from Matsuyama Airport. 45 minutes from Matsuyama Tourist Port. After arriving at onsen Station, there is a pick-up service available by phone.
- Staying time
- 18:00(IN)〜 10:00(OUT)など
Approximately 15 minutes by taxi from JR Matsuyama Station. Dogokan, located about an 8-minute walk from the Dogo onsen tram stop, is a stately and luxurious onsen ryokan located on a hill. The interior, designed by architect Kisho Kurokawa, is a space that recreates the atmosphere of a townhouse and nature.
Passing through the "Yukemuri no Michi", which is reminiscent of the old townscape, you will find a rustic Japanese space full of atmosphere and a famous hot spring with a scent. Boasting the oldest history in Japan, the Dogo hot springs have been enjoyed by various writers and artists, including Prince Shotoku, to your heart's content.
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Dogo Onsen onsen
Ehime /Matsuyama, Dogo onsen / ryokan
- hotel fee
- JPY from 11,000
- address
- Ehime 7-26, Dogo-Tako-cho, Matsuyama City
- access
- ◆5-minute walk to onsen Onsen Main Building ◆3-minute walk from Asukanoyu Izumi just after getting off the slope ◆7-minute walk from onsen Onsen Station◆
- Staying time
- 15:00(IN)〜 10:00(OUT)など
How was it? This time, we introduced hotels and ryokan in the Matsuyama center of Ehime and around Dogo onsen that are recommended for girls' trips. In the center, there are plenty of fashionable cafes, delicious sweets, and local gourmet foods that girls will surely like! The nostalgic townscape of Dogo onsen is sure to be a photogenic spot. ○If you are traveling to Ehime with your friends, please refer to this article to find the inn you want to stay at.