8 Ryokan & Hotels in Dogo Onsen with Private Baths for Couples
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Ehime, which is considered one of the three oldest onsen in Japan, is a place that every couple who loves onsen should visit at least once. Not only can you visit the hot springs at your own pace, but it's also fun to take a stroll along Dogo Haikara Street in yukata.After sightseeing, why not take a relaxing onsen just the two of you? In this article, we introduce 8 inns with private baths that couples would like to stay at. We have collected everything from ryokan where you can enjoy several types of private baths as much as you like, to hotels where you can enjoy a private bath with a beautiful view.
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For couples who are wondering where to go for the next consecutive holidays, how about taking a trip to the famous hot springs all over the country? However, even if you say onsen in one bite, there are too many types, so you may get lost. In such a case, one way is to conquer from "Japan's three ●●", such as Japan's three oldest hot springs, Japan's three famous hot springs, and Japan's three most beautiful hot springs.
The destination introduced here is Dogo onsen, one of the three oldest hot springs in Japan Ehime. The history of onsen is said to be very old, dating back to about 3,000 years ago. It is no doubt that this famous hot spring appeared in "Kojiki" and "Tale of Genji" and has been visited by great figures of each era, such as Prince Shotoku, Akito Yamabe, Soseki Natsume, and Hirobumi Ito! Why don't you and your boyfriend go to onsen where various legends have been left behind?
Nestled in the center of the onsen town, Dogo onsen Honkan is the highlight of your trip. When walking around the city, you will often pass in front of it. The second floor and above are currently closed due to repair work, but it's worth it just to soak in the "Kami no Yu" on the first floor. Please check the official website for the latest information.
By the way, it is said that your wish will come true if you pour hot water over the "Tama no Ishi" near the main building with the provided ladle and pray. Couples who like power spots should also check this out!
By the way, don't you want to enjoy onsen alone on your onsen trip? In this article, we will pick up "inns with private baths" that will make you two more excited. We have collected everything from a hotel where you can rent out a bath with a great view, ryokan where you can use three private baths for free, and an inn where you can share the same hot spring water as the onsen Onsen Main Building for two.
About 40 minutes by limousine bus from Matsuyama Airport, Dogo Prince Hotel is a stylish inn. We have a wide variety of rooms, including Japanese-style rooms, Western-style rooms, Asian-style rooms, and collaboration rooms with artists, to meet a variety of needs. A Japanese-style room with a massage chair is recommended for couples who want to fully enjoy the Japanese atmosphere. Relax on the tatami mats and relax on the massage chair, and your heart will relax.
There are 4 types of private baths, "Hinoki no Yu", "Ceramic Yu", "Ishi no Yu", and "Oke no Yu" (for a fee). Both are open-air baths with a sense of openness. The available time is 45 minutes, so let's make a reservation at check-in because it is a system that tells the time you want to use when you arrive at the hotel ♪
In any case, you'll want to take a bath not only in the private bath, but also in the large public bath and open-air bath. There are a total of 8 open-air baths, 3 types in the ``right bath'' and 5 types in the ``left bath''. The ``right bath'' and ``left bath'' are open for men and women in the morning and evening, so if you stay overnight, you can soak in 8 open-air baths. However, please take good care of yourself so that you don't get tired from onsen and cause trouble for him.
The photo is an example of dinner. All of the dishes prepared by the head chef, an “Ehime Meister” who protects the traditions of Japanese cuisine, are exquisite. It might be so delicious that both of you will concentrate on eating it. In the morning, the inn will choose either a Japanese or Western buffet where you can enjoy about 50 different dishes, or a breakfast set where you can enjoy both Japanese and Western dishes.
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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 11,088
- 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
A pure Japanese-style ryokan, about an 8-minute walk from onsen Station, is a luxurious inn with only 6 rooms. Founded more than 80 years ago, it has a history of being loved by writers such as Kawahigashi Hekigoto, a disciple of Shiki Masaoka. The entire building is made of cypress, and once you step inside, you will find a quiet space. In the lobby, a chair by furniture designer George Nakashima and a bold pine tree in front of you will catch your eye.
The room in the photo is "Hoshiguruma" on the second floor. Sitting on the porch and looking down on the tiled roof and the greenery of the courtyard is also elegant. For plans other than room only, drinks in the room refrigerator are free. Pon juice, cider, and Asahi beer are also available, so it's great to have a drink while looking at the trees after taking a bath.
There are two baths in the hotel that are alternated between men and women. The soothing scent of Japanese cypress “Kamo-no-Yu” and the semi-open-air bath “Mori-no-Yu” are both soothing with sophisticated designs. With the private bath plan, you can use either bath for free for one hour during your stay! It's a luxury to occupy a wonderful bath for two people.
For meal, carefully selected ingredients such as vegetables from contracted farmers and seasonal seafood from the Seto Inland Sea are used, and the special soup stock brings out the taste of the ingredients to the maximum. meal served in beautiful bowls are like paintings. Depending on the plan, both dinner and breakfast can be in-room dining. Let's enjoy the meal time only for two people. I'm also looking forward to breakfast, such as Ehime's classic jakoten and dried fish of the day.
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Dogo Onsen Umenoya
Ehime /Matsuyama, Dogo onsen / ryokan
- hotel fee
- JPY from 17,000
- address
- Ehime 2-8-9 Kamiichi, Matsuyama City
- access
- From Iyotetsu Matsuyamashi Station or JR Matsuyama Station, take the Iyotetsu train to onsen Station. A 5-minute walk from onsen Station and onsen Honkan.
The hotel is located about a 5-minute walk from Dogo onsen Station and about a 1-minute walk from Dogo Haikala Street, and is conveniently located right in front of the Dogo onsen Main Building. The rooms offer both the relaxation of a onsen ryokan and the comfort of a hotel stay.The room in the photo is a superior twin. Recommended for couples is the ``Pastry Chef's Special Room Confectionery Plan,'' which includes baked confectioneries specially made by the pastry chef. Let's spend some sweet time with him♡
The Observation Large Public Bath Haruka no Yu on the 8th floor has a panoramic view of Matsuyama City, including onsen Onsen Main Building and Matsuyama Castle. You will be captivated by the quiet morning atmosphere and the glittering night view. Enjoy Dogo Onsen in a large public bath with an open-air bath, an indoor bath, and a sleeping onsen. You will be healed from your daily fatigue.
Dinner is served at the "Dining Amado" restaurant. The volume of the standard kaiseki course is as shown in the photo. The menu features seasonal dishes made with seasonal ingredients from the Seto Inland Sea. meal Enjoying the seasonal delicacies alone with your partner, you can't help but drink more and more.
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Dogo onsen Hotel Kowakuen Haruka
Ehime /Matsuyama, Dogo onsen / ryokan
- hotel fee
- JPY from 11,625
- address
- Ehime 1-1 Dogo Sagitani-machi, Matsuyama City
- access
- About 5 minutes on foot from onsen Station
- Staying time
- 15:00(IN)〜 11:00(OUT)など
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Atatakai Yado Taniya
Ehime /Matsuyama, Dogo onsen / ryokan
- hotel fee
- JPY from 16,100
- address
- Ehime 2-4 Dogoyunomachi, Matsuyama City
- access
- About 1 minute on foot from onsen Station
onsen Tokiwaso, is located right next to the main building of Dogo Onsen, and is conveniently located for a stroll along Dogo Haikala Dori, the main street of Dogo onsen town. The wooden structure that has been preserved since the Taisho era gives it the feel of an old-fashioned ryokan. Perfect for calm adult couples.
If you apply for a plan that includes breakfast, you can enjoy a Japanese breakfast that is good for your body when you wake up. It's in-room dining, so it's great for couples who want to spend as long as possible together. You can greet the morning as you wish without worrying about your surroundings.
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Tokiwaso
Ehime /Matsuyama, Dogo onsen / ryokan
- hotel fee
- JPY from 8,800
- address
- Ehime 4-2 Dogoyuzuki-cho, Matsuyama City
- access
- About 5 minutes on foot from Iyotetsu City Line onsen Onsen Station / About 40 minutes by car from Matsuyama Expressway Sendai IC
In the morning, enjoy the taste of Ehime, including "freshly fried jakoten". The small plates are beautifully arranged in a flower basket, and you can enjoy it with your eyes and your tongue. By the way, Dogo's new famous place "Dogo onsen Bekkan Asukanoyu Izumi" is also close to ryokan. Before leaving Dogo, let's go take a bath.
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Dogo Onsen onsen Sachiya
Ehime /Matsuyama, Dogo onsen / ryokan
- hotel fee
- JPY from 11,600
- address
- Ehime 13-3 Dogoyunomachi, Matsuyama City
- access
- Take the Iyo Railway from JR Matsuyama Station → Get off at "Dogo onsen Station" and walk for 3 minutes
- Staying time
- 15:00(IN)〜 10:00(OUT)など
About 10 minutes from JR Matsuyama Station by free shuttle bus (reservation required), Okudogo Ichiyu no Mori is an inn with five different private open-air baths. The rooms and baths are sophisticated and you can relax from the bottom of your heart. The trees that spread outside the window will also give you healing.
There are 5 types of private open-air baths that couples will love: rock baths, blue stone baths, log baths, stone baths, and cypress baths (for a fee). Okudogo onsen is an alkaline simple sulfur hot onsen. The image is a "log bath" made by assembling large logs. Enjoy a relaxing bath with him while gazing at the refreshing greenery.
In addition to the private baths, the communal large open-air baths are also attractive. There are 7 baths for men and women, and you can enjoy different baths in turn. The photo shows the largest open-air bath in western Japan, Suimei no Yu. It is a perfect location where you can feel close to nature.
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Okudogo Ichiyu no Mori (Ichiyu no Mori)
Ehime /Matsuyama/ ryokan
- hotel fee
- JPY from 18,975
- address
- Ehime 267 Sue-machi, Matsuyama City
- access
- 30 minutes by car or Iyotetsu Bus (bound for Okumichigo) from JR Matsuyama Station / 40 minutes in the direction of Imabari via Route 317 from Matsuyama IC
- Staying time
- 15:00(IN)〜 10:00(OUT)など
About 5 minutes walk from onsen Station. This inn was created by renovating a wooden building built in the early Showa period. This style inn combines the atmosphere of an old-fashioned onsen inn with the best features of a guesthouse, and is recommended for couples who want a different stay. It's located in such a secluded area that you can't find it unless you walk around with a map in hand, so you'll feel like you've found a treasure.
The private baths at Dougoya are very compact and are sized to naturally bring two people closer together. The old-fashioned red granite bathtub also has a nice atmosphere. You can enjoy the luxurious hot spring water flowing directly from the source. Please note that you will need to reserve a ``private onsen plan'' in order to use it.
The concept of meal is "Genki Meshi." You can enjoy a healthy breakfast made with plenty of vegetables grown by local farmers using pesticide-free and natural farming methods and without any additives. The Tobe ware pottery created by the artist is also warm and wonderful. If you want to eat a lot in the morning, feel free to bring your favorite side dishes to increase the volume.
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Dougoya
Ehime /Matsuyama, Dogo onsen / ryokan
- hotel fee
- JPY from 9,075
- address
- Ehime 6-38, Dogo-Tako-cho, Matsuyama City
- access
- 5 minute walk from onsen Station
- Staying time
- 16:00(IN)〜 10:00(OUT)など
Did you find a place to stay? Soaking in onsen with just the two of you will blow away your daily fatigue. Excitement does not stop from the planning stage. Make your trip a reality and create lasting memories.