8 Best Luxury Ryokans in Dogo Onsen
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Dogo onsen, which is said to be the oldest hot spring in Japan, has hot spring water that you can enjoy anytime and as much as you like. If you want to enjoy a higher-grade stay at Dogo onsen, why not choose a slightly more luxurious inn, such as one with an open-air bath in the room, in-room dining, a separate inn, or a luxurious kaiseki meal? We would like to introduce you to a luxury ryokan in Dogo onsen, a place you should visit at least once in your life.
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It is the nature of people who love old things to feel warm and nostalgic when they come into contact with retro things. Some of you may have wanted to travel back in time. Dogo onsen is a popular spot in Matsuyama where history buffs, old things buffs, and onsen buffs can enjoy.
Ehime Dogo onsen" in Matsuyama City is a historical onsen place mentioned in "Manyoshu" and "Nihonshoki". It was made famous by Soseki Natsume's "Bo-chan". Dogo onsen Main Building, the symbol of Dogo onsen, has been in operation since January 2019, undergoing conservation and repair. It is quite precious to see such a sight. Why not stay at the luxurious ryokan where adults can stay comfortably and enjoy a luxurious holiday?
The large public bath, "Hanamo no Yu," is a cypress onsen bath. Because there are only a few rooms, the baths are not crowded, which is nice. Surrounded by the scent of cypress, it is relaxing, as if you are bathing in the forest. The rock bath, "Mori no Yu," is also full of atmosphere at night, lit by lanterns.
Dinner is a multi-course meal that gathers the delicacies of Matsuyama, where you can enjoy about 8 dishes from chopsticks to sweets. Because it is a small inn, the attentiveness is just right, and you can meal at your own pace. ◎ Gorgeous utensils for the eyes and ◎. ryokan You can feel the hospitality unique to you and the extraordinary.
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Dogo Onsen Umenoya
Ehime /Matsuyama, Dogo onsen / ryokan
- 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.
If you want to stay at a stylish ryokan, go to Katsuragi Koto no Niwa. This is a new type of inn newly established by the long-established ryokan "Katsuragi". With modern Japanese interior design and architectural style, you can immerse yourself in the feeling of a luxurious resort. In your guest room, you can enjoy ``raw hot water'' flowing directly from the source.
The baths in the guest rooms are highly satisfying, but you can also try soaking in the public bath. The desire to provide a sense of peace with all five senses is reflected in the architecture, and domestic woods such as cypress and cedar are used. Surrounded by the gentle scent and warmed by onsen, your head full of distractions will feel refreshed.
The hospitality of the inn starts with a welcome drink and meal is also luxurious. The dinner served in the detached lounge "Ryokufuan" is visually stunning and you'll want to brag about it to someone. Breakfast is served in the garden, which gives it an extraordinary feel.
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Katsuragi Koto no Niwa
Ehime /Matsuyama, Dogo onsen / ryokan
- address
- Ehime 4-16 Dogoyuzuki-cho, Matsuyama City
- access
- About 15 minutes by car from JR Matsuyama Station
If you are staying as a couple, why not Dogo Miyu? The long-established ryokan "Takaraso Hotel" has been renovated into the current "Dogo Miyu Miyu". All rooms are equipped with open-air baths, so you can take a bath whenever you like 24 hours a day. Equipped with a large rooftop bath and open-air bath, you can enjoy a modern Japanese-style relaxing space.
The biggest attraction is that all rooms have open-air baths. It's truly a luxury to be able to enjoy bathing whenever and however you like. In addition, the observation bath on the top floor offers a panoramic view of the city from the large windows. It's also special to relax in the lounge while enjoying a drink after taking a bath.
Meals are served in the dining room "tachibana." The object hanging in the center sparkles and sways at night, creating a romantic mood. The meal is made with the traditional flavors and techniques cultivated at "Takaraso Hotel," and you can enjoy every bit of Ehime-produced ingredient.
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Dogo Miyu
Ehime /Matsuyama, Dogo onsen / ryokan
- address
- Ehime 2-20 Dogo Sagitani-machi, Matsuyama City
- access
- About 5 minutes on foot from Iyo Railway onsen Onsen Station
If you want to stay at an inn that prides itself on its cuisine, go to Restaurant & Ryokan Sendan. There's a sense of tension and homeliness that feels fresh, like you're visiting a rich man's house. Not only the food but also onsen are popular. As the saying goes, "Japanese cuisine is eaten with the eyes," and you can feel the luxury of the dishes, which take care of the tableware and presentation.
I'm also happy that I can in-room dining. It's a restaurant that has a good reputation in the local area, so we're confident in our food. Our creative Japanese cuisine, with careful attention to detail, will satisfy both your mind and body. They also serve seasonal "blowfish" dishes, so it's a good idea to visit for the taste of winter.
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Restaurant & Ryokan Sendan
Ehime /Matsuyama/ ryokan
- address
- Ehime 1-3-28 Ishide, Matsuyama City
- access
- 20 minutes by car from JR Matsuyama Station. 5 minutes by car from onsen Station. Get off the Matsuyama Expressway at Matsuyama IC and drive towards the city for 30 minutes.
If you like a new ryokan, we recommend "Yachiyo". It's relatively new, having opened in 2018, and all rooms have open-air baths, so you can enjoy onsen whenever you like. The onsen springs at Dogo Onsen are also said to be ``hot springs for beautiful skin,'' and are sure to please women. The rooms are spacious and relaxing, making it ideal for girls' trips and family trips.
It's a luxury to have an open-air bath with onsen flowing water from Dogo Onsen in every room. If you have a large public bath, you'll definitely have to worry about it, but if you have an open-air bath in your room, you can enjoy the best time with your boyfriend or friends without having to bathe in the water.
Both dinner and breakfast are served in your room. I'm glad that they take care to serve the food freshly according to the tempo of the guest's meal so that the hot food stays hot and the fresh food stays fresh. Enjoy the colors of the four seasons reflected on the tableware with your eyes and tongue.
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onsen Onsen Yachiyo
Ehime /Matsuyama, Dogo onsen / ryokan
- address
- Ehime 6-34, Dogo-Tako-cho, Matsuyama City
- access
- About 5 minutes on foot from onsen Station
The place I want to stay on my special day is `` Yamatoya Besso''. It is one of the most luxurious ryokan Ehime, and is like a small museum, with calligraphy and paintings by haiku poets such as Masaoka Shiki, Takahama Kyoshi, Kawato Hekigoto, and Taneda Santouka on display. If you are planning to stay for a celebration, please let us know in advance and they will greet you with a haiku poem that suits your occasion.
This is "Premier Suite Nadeshiko". The alcove is decorated with calligraphy and paintings by Shiki Masaoka, Kyoshi Takahama, Santoka Taneda, Hekigoto Kawato, and others. The seasonal flowers will also soothe you. The guest rooms are made entirely of Japanese cypress Sukiya, which is difficult to experience these days, and are filled with craftsmanship and playfulness. The bath in the room is a wooden bath made from ``Takano Maki.'' Of course, we are using Dogo onsen.
You can enjoy Kaiseki cuisine made with carefully selected ingredients from the local Setouchi region in your room. The space reflects the spirit of the tea ceremony, with the quiet sound of water coming from the courtyard, seasonal fresh flowers and hanging scrolls in the tokonoma alcove, and is a luxury only for adults.
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Yamatoya Besso
Ehime /Dogo onsen / ryokan
- address
- Ehime 2-27 Dogo Sagitani-machi, Matsuyama City
- access
- About 5 minutes walk from onsen Station
Natsume Soseki wrote a poem saying, ``I'm going to spend my first night in a funaya.'' This haiku expresses how excited he was to stay at the current ``Funaya'' while he was working as an English teacher at Matsuyama Junior High School. A vast garden of approximately 1,500 tsubo, footbath, open-air bath, cypress bath, stone bath, and spacious guest rooms. Everywhere is full of Japanese atmosphere. The lobby exhibition room recreates the Western-style room where Emperor Showa stayed. The marble fireplace, stained glass, and other utensils were relocated intact and are valuable.
It is equipped with a large public bath (cypress bath and mikage bath) and an open-air bath. There's also a sauna. There's also a footbath in the garden, so stop by while you're taking a walk.
Depending on your plan, you can choose to have in-room dining. If in-room dining, you can enjoy a kaiseki meal that starts with an aperitif, appetizers, sashimi, main dish, and dessert. In winter, they also have blowfish course meals, so it's a good idea to visit just for that.
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Dogo Onsen Funaya
Ehime /Matsuyama, Dogo onsen / ryokan
- address
- Ehime 1-33 Dogoyunomachi, Matsuyama City
- access
- 3 minutes on foot from onsen Station 25 minutes by car from Matsuyama IC 30 minutes by streetcar from JR Matsuyama Station 35 minutes by limousine bus from the airport
``Taniya'' is a compact accommodation in the style of an old folk house. It's in a great location, right in front of Dogo Park and about a 3-minute walk from Dogo onsen Honkan, but it also has a hideaway-like atmosphere. The homely hospitality is popular, and if you want a sense of privacy, we recommend the separate room [Hatsuko]. There is also a bath made of Takano Maki in the back, which is very atmospheric.
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Atatakai Yado Taniya
Ehime /Matsuyama, Dogo onsen / ryokan
- address
- Ehime 2-4 Dogoyunomachi, Matsuyama City
- access
- About 1 minute on foot from onsen Station
Enjoy a relaxing meal in your room, an open-air bath attached to your room, and the hospitality you'd expect from a high-class ryokan where every corner is taken care of, giving you a blissful moment. Why not have a comfortable adult trip at a luxury ryokan where you can enjoy "spending time doing nothing"?