[Ehime] Soothe your body and mind. 5 Hotels and ryokan with Rooms with Open-Air Baths

A bath that warms your body and makes you feel calm. Don't you want to take a nice bath as much as you want during your trip? It's even more so if you're in a hot onsen with an irresistible texture or a bath that contains onsen ingredients that seem to have a high moisturizing effect.

If you like baths, why not try staying at a hotel in Ehime that has rooms with open-air baths? There are many inns in Ehime where you can soak in high-quality onsen, including the nationally famous Dogo onsen. After enjoying sightseeing spots such as Matsuyama Castle and the Botchan Train, which is connected to Natsume Soseki, take a relaxing soak in your own private open-air bath to soothe your mind and body in luxury.

"Yamatoya Besso" is a long-established onsen inn that has been in business since 1937. About 30 minutes by car from Matsuyama IC. The open-air bath in the guest room is a luxurious space where you can feel nature right next to you in a bathtub with plenty of space. It seems that you can stay forever in your own space while feeling the change of nature. Enter by yourself and have a conversation with your inner self, or just gaze at the scenery without thinking about anything with your friends.

The room feels like a corner of a hotel lounge. It's elegant to put on special clogs and relax on the table and chairs on the terrace. When you're feeling hot after taking a bath, it might be nice to open the window a little and let the cool air in.

For dinner, you can enjoy juicy and flavorful Iyo beef. Let's enjoy each mouthful together with the lightly roasted vegetables. You will want to take pictures of the menu that you can only eat at that time and keep it as a memory.

“Livemax Resort Okudogo” is an inn located in a quiet place surrounded by nature in Okudogo. It takes about 25 minutes by car from Matsuyama Station. All guest rooms have an open-air bath made of cypress and a terrace, so you can breathe in the natural air and relax.

The guest room was renewed in March 2020 and has a spacious space with calm tones. The stylish atmosphere is a mix of Japanese and modern styles, and the patterns on the walls and shoji screens give a sense of playfulness. After warming up your body in the open-air bath, lie down on the bed and relax.

Dinner can be enjoyed at the hotel's restaurant. We recommend the ``Tai-shabu'' made with fresh sea bream. When you think of shabu-shabu, you think of pork, but it is only in Ehime that you can enjoy shabu-shabu with fresh sea bream! Slowly shabu-shabu the translucent sea bream in a pot and enjoy it at your desired level of heat.

“Dogo onsen Yachiyo” is a hotel with free-flowing onsen, located close to Dogo onsen. It is located about 5 minutes on foot from onsen Station. The open-air bath in the guest room is large enough to stretch your legs and relax. It's nice to be able to relax with friends and family.

The guest room has a homey specification with a round table and sofa. The clean and bright atmosphere and cute interior will tickle the hearts of girls. Plenty of sunlight comes in through the windows, so you can wake up comfortably with natural light in the morning.

Dinner is a colorful kaiseki meal that makes you happy just by looking at it. It uses plenty of seafood caught in Setouchi, and the finish is like a work of art. It uses plenty of vegetables, and it seems that the body will be pleased. Enjoy it as if you were looking at a work of art!

"Inland Sea Resort Fespa" is an island inn located on Yuge Island on the Shimanami Kaido. It can be accessed by car from Yuge Port in about 3 minutes. There are two large public baths: the Western-style "Spa Horizon" and the Japanese-style "Manten no Yu." At night, you can see many stars, so it's nice to enjoy stargazing in the quiet air!

All guest rooms have an ocean view. You can see the calm Setouchi sea from the bed and from the terrace. Some rooms have an open-air bath with a jacuzzi, so you can spend a luxurious time drinking with friends. After getting out of the bath, you can relax in bed, or go out to the terrace and feel the sea breeze. Enjoy your resort stay while feeling the peaceful atmosphere that is unique to the island.

For dinner, you can enjoy a multi-course meal featuring fresh seafood caught in nearby waters. In addition to sashimi and boiled local fish, you can also enjoy Fespa's special fried chicken! You can enjoy a multi-course meal that allows you to taste not only fish and meat, but also an abundance of seasonal local vegetables. Enjoy the fresh bounty of the sea, which you can only get at a seaside inn.

"atelier O-HUIS" is a premium inn in Seiyo City where only one group can stay per day. It takes about 20 minutes by car from Ozu IC. Of course, the romantic atmosphere of the open-air bath is also your own. Enjoy it to your heart's content and get rid of your daily fatigue.

The lodging was designed to resemble an atelier, with works by Dutch artist Kees Owens scattered throughout. Decorated with sculptures, paintings, ceramics and other artwork, the room gives you the extraordinary feeling of staying in a museum. There is also an opening in the ceiling of the bedroom, so if you lie down in bed at night you can see a star-filled sky. There is also plenty of space, so even if you come with a group you can relax without having to worry about others.

For dinner, you can enjoy carefully prepared dishes using ingredients from the Setouchi region. The dishes are made to bring out the natural flavors of the ingredients, and are not overly elaborate, resulting in a rich and tasty taste. There are plans where you can cook at the counter kitchen, and plans where you can enjoy meals served in a tiered box in the comfort of your room, so choose according to your preferences.

We introduced hotels in Ehime where you can stay in rooms with open-air baths. Warm up your body as much as you like in the bath surrounded by nature, stretch your legs and just relax without thinking about anything. For girls who love baths, a room with an open-air bath is sure to be the perfect reward for themselves. When you're tired from work or want a little luxury, take a break and go! You can have the best time and refresh both your mind and body.