Go to Matsuyama with your kids! 15 hotels and ryokan recommended for family trips / Ehime

Matsuyama is an attractive destination for families, as it is about an hour and a half by plane from Haneda and about 20 minutes by limousine bus from the airport to the city, making it easy to access with no transfers. The city is full of attractions, including the ``Botchan Train,'' a tram modeled after a locomotive, and ``Matsuyama Castle,'' where you can feel the history of Matsuyama. The historic and quaint Dogo onsen Honkan is a spot where you can enjoy a day trip to the hot onsen with your kids, and it can be reached by taking the Iyo Railway tram from Matsuyama City. Stay with your family in Matsuyama and enjoy the charm of the city.

Traveling is an important event where you can spend special time with your family, so you want to enjoy it to the fullest! Traveling with children can bring many worries, such as kids getting upset or having too much luggage, but Matsuyama has plenty of child-friendly accommodations. These include Candeo Hotels Matsuyama Okaido a conveniently located hotel that can be used as a base for sightseeing, and Hotel Vista Matsuyama, which has an easy-to-use bath with a washing area. Use the accommodations introduced in this article as a base for enjoying family trips!

"ANA Crowne Plaza Matsuyama" is located in the center of Matsuyama, about 10 minutes from the nearest station, Iyotetsu's streetcar "onsen" to "Dogo Onsen". The Botchan Train, a tram modeled after a locomotive, also runs, so kids who love vehicles can enjoy it. It is about a 7-minute walk to the ropeway platform leading to Matsuyama Castle on a hill. There is also Mitsukoshi next door, so it is a convenient hotel for sightseeing and shopping.

The guest rooms are divided into the main building and the annex. The room in the photo is a "Deluxe Twin Room" that comes with an extra bed. You can relax in a comfortable space with a calming interior.

After a good night's sleep on the hotel's fluffy bed, wake up to breakfast at the Sky Lounge on the 14th floor. This restaurant boasts a location where you can see Matsuyama's famous Matsuyama Castle, and even the Seto Inland Sea on a clear day. It's served buffet style, so each member of the family can eat as much as they like.

"Old England Dogo Yamanote Hotel" is a classic European-style hotel located in Dogo onsen, Matsuyama City. Check-in starts at 13:00 and check-out is at 12:00, so you can easily leave and return to sightseeing, which is a great point for families with children. Despite being a European-style hotel, the hotel is fully equipped with a large public bath. Dads and moms who are tired from raising children and doing housework can heal their daily fatigue at the source of onsen. It's about a 5 minute walk to onsen Honkan.

There are four types of guest rooms: semi-double, double, twin, and executive, and the "double room" in the photo has a spacious bed about 160 cm wide, which is perfect for co-sleeping. Infants under elementary school age can sleep together by paying only the facility usage fee. You can rent a crib for free, so your baby will feel safe. You can enjoy a European-style extraordinary experience with your family.

For dinner, you can enjoy creative French cuisine that evokes the seasonal flavors of the Seto Inland Sea. The restaurant also has a children's menu.

Dogo Prince Hotel has a cute free shuttle bus that departs from onsen Station. If you head to the hotel in a retro bonnet bus or a shuttle car decorated with an illustration of the hotel's mascot, Prince Yutama, your tired children will instantly be in a good mood! It's also nice to be greeted by characters such as Prince Yutama and Mican at the entrance. Bathing around the hot springs, where you can enjoy about 22 different types of onsen, is also popular.

There are various types of guest rooms, including Japanese-style rooms, Japanese-Western rooms, and Western-style rooms, but all of them have a comfortable mix of Japanese and Western styles, creating a relaxing atmosphere. The "Asia Stylish Room" has a stylish Japanese modern feel, with a small step to the bed and Ryukyu tatami mats that are safe for your feet, making it child-friendly. Children's toilet seats, diaper trash cans are available for rental, and baby food warming is also available, so it's safe even if you have small children.

There are restaurants and dining establishments within the building where you can enjoy dishes made with seasonal Ehime ingredients. There is also a hearty "Children's Kaiseki" meal for elementary school children, and a cute "Children's Lunch" for toddlers that comes with a bonnet bath container and a takoyaki making experience. Even children can enjoy a special trip and it is sure to be a memorable experience! It is also nice that there is a drink bar where you can turn on the tap and get orange juice♪

Dogo Grand Hotel is about a 5-minute walk from Dogo onsen Station. It is conveniently located for sightseeing, with Dogo onsen Main Building and Haikara Street offering a retro townscape typical of Dogo onsen. Enjoy a relaxing stay with the whole family at this long-established inn, where you can experience the atmosphere of a historic onsen resort.

The guest rooms are all Japanese-style, so babies who are still crawling can feel safe. Most rooms are 10 to 12 tatami mats in size, so moms and dads can relax and unwind.

For meal, you can enjoy Kaiseki cuisine made with carefully selected seasonal ingredients. Fresh seafood from the mountains and sea, such as sea bream, lobster, and abalone, are presented beautifully and will get you in the mood for your trip. You don't have to worry because you can rent tableware for children. Let's enjoy the delicious food unique to Ehime with the whole family.

"CANDEO HOTELS Matsuyama Okaido" About 3 minutes on foot from the streetcar "Okaido" from Matsuyama Station. The hotel is in a good location with excellent access to sightseeing spots such as Matsuyama Castle and Dogo onsen. On the top floor of the hotel, there is a scenic open-air bath "Sky Spa", which is recommended! From the men's bath, you can see the townscape and sunset of Matsuyama, and from the women's bath, you can see Matsuyama Castle.

The room in the photo is "Executive Sofa King". The width of the bed is 220 cm, so you can sleep side by side with your family. Preschool children stay free of charge. Elementary school students are charged, but amenities for children such as indoor clothes, slippers, toothbrushes, and towels are available. This is a great service for those traveling with children who tend to have a lot of luggage.

Enjoy your breakfast at Candeo Sky Plaza, where light pours in through the large windows that create a sense of openness. It's a buffet style where everyone in the family can eat as much as they like of whatever they like. The menu includes a variety of seasonal dishes, including Matsuyama's specialty, "Taimeshi."

REF Matsuyama City Station by Vessel Hotels is about a 1-minute walk from Iyotetsu Matsuyama City Station. It is also easily accessible to Matsuyama Castle and Dogo onsen, making it an ideal base for sightseeing. The hotel has a large public bath as well as a family bath, so you can relax after your trip. Another highlight is the modern space decorated with Ehime's traditional craft, Iyokasuri.

The guest rooms are simple yet warmly designed, and are furnished with Ehime art and traditional crafts. You can take off your shoes inside the rooms, which is a great feature for families. There are plenty of free rental items and kids amenities, such as disposable diapers, baby wipes, children's slippers, and toothbrushes, so be sure to ask at the front desk for any items you may need.

Breakfast is served buffet style with a different Ehime local cuisine each day, with the theme of "Breakfast for Traveling Matsuyama and Ehime." In addition to local dishes such as "Taimeshi (sea bream rice)," "Moburimeshi (moburi rice)," and "Takomeshi (octopus rice)," you can also enjoy soul foods such as "Matsuyama nabeyaki udon" and "Yawatahama champon." There are also mandarin orange sweets, and children are sure to be fascinated by comparing the different mandarin orange juices. Charge up your energy in the morning and enjoy sightseeing in Matsuyama to the fullest!

Yukai Resort Dogo Onsen Dogo Saichoraku is located about 3 minutes by car from Dogo onsen Station. A free shuttle bus is also available, making it convenient for sightseeing. Located on a hilltop in a quiet onsen onsen, the hotel boasts a large open-air bath with a panoramic view of the nightscape of Matsuyama Castle. The large bath is equipped with baby beds and baby chairs, so you can use it with peace of mind even if you have a baby.

In addition to Japanese-style rooms and Japanese-Western style rooms, there are also rooms with open-air baths, so even if you have small children you can relax in the bath without worrying about the people around you. Yukata robes for children are also provided, so the whole family can have a fun time. You can enjoy onsen in the large public bath, which is said to leave your skin feeling moisturized and smooth. In the evening, you can spend a comfortable time while looking at the night view of Matsuyama.

meal are served in a colorful seasonal buffet♪ A wide variety of Japanese, Western and Chinese dishes are on the menu for both dinner and breakfast. Colorful desserts and soft drinks are also available all you can drink, so children will be happy. Chairs for children are also available in the restaurant, so you can meal in a relaxed atmosphere. The hotel also has a manga corner and a games corner, as well as an outdoor pool and table tennis corner that can be enjoyed only in the summer. There are facilities for the whole family to enjoy to their heart's content.

Dogo onsen Hotel Tsubakikan is about an 8-minute walk from Dogo onsen Station. The retro-style lobby makes you feel like you've traveled back in time. It's sure to excite both children and adults. The rooms are mostly Japanese-style, so it's also great for families with children to spend a relaxing time.

There are various types of guest rooms available, including simple Japanese-style rooms with a calming atmosphere, as well as modern Japanese-Western style rooms. The spacious Japanese-style rooms have tatami flooring so babies can move around freely, allowing mothers to keep an eye on them with peace of mind. Children's amenities such as toothbrushes and towels feature adorable illustrations of Ehime 's mascot "Mican," so children are sure to be delighted.

For dinner, you can choose between a buffet or a kaiseki meal. We especially recommend the buffet at Restaurant Buffet TSUBAKI. They have a wide variety of dishes, including freshly grilled steaks. Of course, they also have sweets that children and women will love. After the meal, there is a spectacular "Suigun Taiko" show in the lobby on the first floor (there are days when the show is not performed). It is a big hit with everyone from adults to children, so be sure to go and see it.

Located in the inner sanctum of Matsuyama, Okudogo Ichiyu no Mori is a relaxing onsen inn surrounded by nature, featuring a large open-air bath and five private open-air baths. Located on a hilltop about 10 minutes by free shuttle bus (reservation required) from Dogo onsen Station, the inn offers beautiful seasonal views from the lobby. In Suimei-no-Yu, one of the largest open-air baths in western Japan, you can refresh your body and mind while soaking in the abundant alkaline simple sulfur spring water.

In addition to Japanese-style rooms, there are also Japanese-Western and Western-style rooms, and the windows offer a view of lush greenery. In particular, in the "Rooms with Open-Air Observation Baths," you can enjoy the hot spring water directly from the source in your room, and spend a relaxing time with the sounds of nature. Baby beds and bed guards are also available for rental, so families with babies can stay with peace of mind. The hotel is packed with facilities for children to enjoy, such as a kids' room and a table tennis corner.

Dinner is served buffet style with about 80 different dishes, and children will be thrilled to see steaks, sushi, pasta, and more being cooked live right in front of them! Baby food (for a fee) and baby lunches are also available, so the whole family can enjoy a satisfying meal. Create special memories at Okudogo Ichiyu no Mori, where the whole family can enjoy onsen, nature, and delicious food.

Dormy Inn Matsuyama Natural Hot Spring Yu is located just a two-minute walk from Okaido Station on the Iyotetsu Line. This chic and casual business hotel boasts a natural onsen called Ishite no Yu. The alkaline simple onsen uses water drawn from Okudogo onsen, and is said to be effective against joint pain, stiff shoulders, and poor circulation. After the bath, guests are provided with complimentary ice cream, lactic acid bacteria drinks, and "Yonaki Soba" noodles, so children will be very happy♪

The guest rooms have a natural and modern atmosphere, and are equipped with Simmons beds, so you can get a good night's sleep. You can check the congestion status of the restaurant and large public bath from the TV in your room, so even if you have children, you can avoid unnecessary waiting time. There are various room types available, such as "double rooms" and "twin rooms," so you can choose one that suits your family's needs. There is also a coin laundry on-site, so you can deal with any sudden dirty laundry.

For breakfast, you can enjoy more than 50 kinds of Japanese and Western buffets. Ehime There are local dishes such as "Matsuyama-style sea bream", "sea bream meuniere", and "jakoten" made with sea bream, so the whole family can enjoy the taste of Ehime. Please enjoy the charm of Matsuyama to the fullest with "Dormy Inn Matsuyama Natural Hot Spring", which is ideal for family travel.

"Comfort Hotel Matsuyama" is a hotel in a good location, about a 3-minute walk from "Matsuyamashi Station". Drinks such as coffee and tea are free at the "Comfort Library Cafe" in the hotel. Book director Yoshitaka Haba selects a lineup of books and photo collections that will help you discover the charm of the region. It's a fun time to think about places to visit as a family while enjoying a leisurely cup of tea.

The room in the photo is "Twin Standard". A simple and easy-to-use design is attractive. Bed-sharing is free for children up to elementary school age. If you have an account for a flat-rate video distribution service such as Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, or Netflix, you can watch the anime you always watch, so you can enjoy your time in your room without getting bored. There is also a coin laundry on site. Even if there is a sudden stain, it can be handled immediately, so the change of clothes for the child is minimal.

The free breakfast provided at the "Comfort Library Cafe" is free for children sleeping together. Children's tableware and baby chairs are also available, so you can use it with peace of mind. The menu includes the Ehime-esque “Pon Juice Jelly” and the daily “Ingredients Soup”. You can charge your energy in the morning.

"Hotel Vista Matsuyama" is about a 2-minute walk from Iyo Electric Railway "Okaido" Station. It is about a 6-minute walk from the ropeway station of "Matsuyama Castle", where the castle tower designated as an important cultural property still exists. There is a convenience store within about a 5-minute walk, so it is very convenient. The room in the photo is a "Moderate Twin" with a simple design and comfortable feel.

The guest rooms are designed with comfort and functionality in mind, and all rooms have separate sinks and toilets, with three independent plumbing points. It's a bathroom with a washing place, so it's easy to take a bath with children. There is also a baby bed rental service, and there is also a coin laundry on site. Even if you have a baby and suddenly get dirty, you can deal with it immediately.

For breakfast, enjoy a Japanese and Western buffet at Vista Cafe, where you can enjoy local ingredients and specialty products. There is a wide variety of menu items such as chicken teriyaki made with pon juice, Sanuki udon, octopus rice, and cheese fondue. Among them, the ``Jakokatsu Sand'' is a menu item that you can enjoy with your kids, where you can choose your favorite bread and sandwich the Jakokatsu and dipping sauce on your own. It's a sandwich I made myself, so I'm sure they'll enjoy it♪

"Nest Hotel Matsuyama" is about a 3-minute walk from "Katsuyamacho" station. There are many restaurants in the area, and a convenience store is about a 1-minute walk away, so you can quickly retrieve anything you forget. The appeal is that you can stay at a conveniently located hotel at a reasonable price.

There are a variety of rooms to meet various needs, including single, twin, and double rooms. Some of the rooms are spacious, so families can relax comfortably. There is also a coin laundry on-site.

For breakfast at the restaurant "Cafe Nest", you can enjoy a variety of menus such as Ehime's specialties such as "Jakoten", "Jakokatsu", and "Ehime mandarin rolls". Enjoy Ehime's specialties with your family and go sightseeing in Matsuyama.

"Daiwa Roynet Hotel Matsuyama" is about a 1-minute walk from "Okaido Station" on the Iyotetsu tram, and is conveniently located for sightseeing such as "Dogo onsen" and "Matsuyama Castle". The variety of guest rooms is also attractive. The "Relax Twin" in the photo has a massage chair in the room, so mom and dad can relax and heal their daily fatigue.

There are many guest rooms with separate baths and toilets, so you can comfortably take a bath with your child. A coin-operated laundry is also available on-site. If you can wash your clothes while traveling, you can minimize the amount of luggage you need to change clothes.

"Salvatore Cuomo & Bar" at the breakfast venue. You can also enjoy Matsuyama specialties such as freshly fried Jakoten in a Japanese/Western style buffet. Room service is also available, so you can enjoy Neapolitan pizza made with carefully selected ingredients in your room. I would like to make good use of it when eating out with children is difficult.

“Takanokono Hotel” is an inn where you can enjoy natural onsen with 2 high-quality hot spring sources. You can use the attached onsen facility "Takanokoyu", and the large public bath has a variety of baths, such as a children's bath with shallow water, an open-air bath, and a walking bath. The structure is designed so that children can enjoy onsen together, so the whole family can enjoy onsen.

Guest room features interior that warmth of tree is felt. The room in the photo is a "Deluxe Twin" that can accommodate up to 4 people. It's a Japanese-Western style room with a Ryukyu tatami mat, so it's easy to use with children. After taking a bath in Takanoko no Yu, why don't you soothe your daily fatigue at the relaxation room "Temomidokoro Yuwa" in the hotel?

For breakfast, go to "Restaurant Spre" on the 1st floor of the hotel. You can enjoy the salad and drink bar, which is popular with families with children, as well as dishes made with carefully selected ingredients from Ehime. Enjoying breakfast after enjoying a morning bath is a luxury when traveling.

Matsuyama is an attractive town where nostalgic features and modern hotels are mixed. It is also full of sightseeing spots such as "Dogo onsen" and "Matsuyama Castle". Memories of a fun trip will surely remain in the hearts of children. How about discovering the charm of Matsuyama with your family and making special memories?