A stylish stay in Matsuyama city: 12 exciting hotels and ryokan / Ehime

Matsuyama City Ehime home to Matsuyama onsen, which stands on a hill about 132 meters above sea level, and Dogo Onsen, which has been loved by many people since ancient times, is a place where you can feel the rich nature and history. The steam-belching Botchan Train runs through the city, and you can enjoy retro scenery that you'll want to take photos of. There are also plenty of delicious foods, such as mandarin oranges grown in the warm climate and the local gourmet dish taimeshi (sea bream rice). Why not spend a memorable trip in the charming city of Matsuyama?

Matsuyama city is full of things to see, and there are plenty of inns to lift your spirits just by staying there, such as modern Japanese ryokan that use domestically produced furniture and elegant British-style hotels. After enjoying the city of Matsuyama, why not stay at a stylish inn and spend a memorable trip? You'll also be able to take some great photos that you'll want to show off to everyone.

Dogo Miyu is about a 5-minute walk from Dogo onsen Station on the Iyotetsu Railway. Inside the hotel, you'll find sophisticated spaces with high-quality furniture, including a lobby designed to resemble a small boat floating in the Seto Inland Sea and a library lounge where you can enjoy a book with a cup of coffee. You can also enjoy the Dogo hot springs in the open-air baths in your guest room or the open-air observation bath overlooking the city. Why not forget your hectic daily life and soothe your body and mind at this stylish hotel based on the concept of "modern hot spring therapy"?

All guest rooms are luxuriously designed with an open-air bath and a view terrace overlooking Matsuyama Castle. The interior is simple yet functional, with furniture made by craftsmen from domestic manufacturers. Enjoy a stylish hotel stay while enjoying the open air in the open-air bath or on the terrace, or simply relaxing in your room.

Dinner is creative Japanese cuisine at the dining area "Tachibana." Ehime has a mild climate and is blessed with an abundance of mountain and sea delicacies throughout the year. The course meals change with the seasons, and have a sense of the season, so beautiful that it would be a shame to eat them right away. Enjoy seasonal ingredients such as edamame grown in the sun and fatty autumn horse mackerel.

CHAHARU Annex Dogo Yumekura is about a 5-minute walk from Iyotetsu onsen Station. The inn is located on the east side of the Dogo Onsen Main Building, the symbol of Dogo onsen. You can enjoy onsen springs of Dogo in private in a stylish guest room bath made of Tobe-yaki, a traditional Ehime ceramic ware. You can also use the open-air rooftop bath at the affiliated Dogo onsen Chaharu, so you can refresh yourself in the large, open-air bath.

There are seven guest rooms in total. Tsukian, which has the concept of "Moonlit Nights of the Four Seasons," is a beautiful room with ceramic panels decorated throughout. The bedroom, which is inspired by a summer moonlit night, and the hand washing basin, which is reminiscent of a spring moonlit night, are sure to look great in photos! All guest rooms are equipped with Imabari towels, a specialty of Ehime, so you can experience the charm of Ehime.

This inn also practices local produce. At the restaurant "Quatre-Cinq," which combines French and Japanese tastes, you can enjoy fresh and innovative French cuisine. The dishes, which are stylishly decorated with local vegetables and meat, are a delight to both the eye and the tongue. They will surely become wonderful memories of your trip.

Ref Matsuyama City Station by Vessel Hotels is easily accessible, just a minute's walk from Matsuyama City Station on the Iyotetsu Railway. This stylish hotel combines the feel of a Matsuyama hot onsen ryokan with modern design. There is a large public bath equipped with a sauna, as well as a private bath where you can feel the warmth of wood, so you can refresh yourself from the fatigue of everyday life. In addition to lotion and milky lotion, there are also plenty of amenities such as makeup remover and facial cleanser. Lighter luggage means lighter footwork.

The rooms are simple spaces with Ehime arts and traditional crafts. The decorations incorporate vases of Ehime's traditional crafts "Tobe ware" and "Iyo kasu", so you can spend your time at the hotel while experiencing Ehime's culture. This hotel is also attractive because you can stay comfortably with check-in at 14 o'clock and check-out at 11 o'clock.

Breakfast is buffet style where you can enjoy Ehime gourmet food. You can enjoy "Imabari Egg Rice" with the aroma of grilled pork and sauce that invites appetite, and "Uwajima Sea Snapper Meshi" with sea bream sashimi from Uwajima on rice and egg and dashi soy sauce. There are also juice comparisons and tangerine sweets unique to Ehime, which is famous for its tangerines, so let's charge up the vitamins for the day!

Dogo Onsen Koto no Niwa allows you to enjoy undiluted hot spring water in each guest room. The types of baths vary depending on the guest room, but at Villa Maisonette Moegi, shown in the photo, you can enjoy Katsuragi Koto no Niwa without worrying about time. This inn, located about a 5-minute walk from Iyotetsu Dogo onsen Station, has a warm wooden atmosphere and is a great place to relax your body and mind.

Choose from a variety of unique rooms, including villa and maisonette types. The towels in the guest rooms are Imabari towels, from the bath towels and bath robes to the bath mats. The beds are made by Japanese company Serta, creating a space where you can reaffirm the quality of Japan. The Villa Garden Suite Akane has a stylish design with the bathhouse in the middle of the room. After enjoying sightseeing in Matsuyama, enjoy a bath in this extraordinary room.

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Dinner will be served at the meal "Ryokufuan." Located in a detached building in the garden, it is a soothing space where you can feel the bamboo forest and the rippling of the water basin. The chef's special kaiseki cuisine changes with the seasons. Please enjoy the menu that uses plenty of Ehime ingredients, such as fresh seafood and vegetables from the Seto Inland Sea and dishes baked in a stone oven.

ANA Crowne Plaza Hotel Matsuyama, with its glamorous tea lounge that tickles the hearts of women, is just a two-minute walk from Okaido Station on the Iyotetsu line. In the lounge, you can enjoy siphon-brewed coffee one cup at a time, as well as afternoon tea depending on the season. The hotel is located in the center of Matsuyama city, right in front of Shiroyama (Katsuyama), where the ruins of Matsuyama Castle, a national historic site, are located. Enjoy a stylish stay while enjoying sightseeing in style.

There are a total of 330 guest rooms in the main building and annex, so you can choose a room that suits your group size and budget. The suite rooms are luxurious and have a calming color scheme, creating an adult space. They also come equipped with stylish bathrooms, making your stay at the hotel a memorable one.

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The hotel has a wide variety of restaurants, including Japanese and Chinese cuisine, and a bar. The teppanyaki restaurant "Ishizuchi" is located on the top floor of the hotel, where you can enjoy food cooked right in front of you while looking down on the vibrant greenery of "Joyama" in the city. Enjoy high-quality local meats such as A5 rank Iyo Wagyu beef and Ehime Akane Wagyu beef to enhance your travel memories.

Setouchi Retreat Aonagi by Onko Chishin is a small luxury hotel with 7 rooms designed by architect Tadao Ando. Located about 35 minutes by car from JR Matsuyama Station, the hotel is like a hideaway for adults. There are many stylish spots, such as an infinity pool that makes you feel as if you are one with the Seto Inland Sea, and a beautiful moss garden entrance! There is also a onsen jacuzzi and a sauna overlooking the garden, so you can spend a luxurious time ♡

The hotel's highest-class suite, "THE AONAGI Suite," is a maisonette type with an area of approximately 169 square meters. The floor-to-ceiling glass windows frame the scenery of the Seto Inland Sea like a painting, providing a memorable view. For those who want to feel close to nature while staying there, we recommend the "Garden Suite" with its wooden balcony. Enjoy reading a book or taking a nap on the terrace bathed in sunlight filtering through the trees.

For dinner, we serve the "Setouchi Travel Kaiseki" course, which incorporates citrus fruits grown in Ehime and seafood from the Seto Inland Sea, and is inspired by the scenery of a journey. It is a creative dish that uses local ingredients and is influenced by the food culture of the area. Just by eating this meal, you will feel as if you have traveled around the Seto Inland Sea.

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Dogo onsen Hotel Kowakuen Haruka is located about a 3-minute walk from Dogo onsen Station on the Iyotetsu Railway. The hotel is located in a location where you can get a panoramic view of Matsuyama Castle and the city. You can enjoy the Dogo hot springs in the large public bath overlooking Matsuyama city, soak your feet in a foot bath while chatting at the adjacent Foot Bath Cafe Botchan, or enjoy classical music concerts held daily in the lobby lounge. You can spend your time however you like.

The guest rooms are calming, combining the ease of relaxation of a good old onsen inn with the comfort of a hotel. The "suite room" shown in the photo has a relaxing space with tatami mats and wooden floors, making it spacious and comfortable. It also comes equipped with a stone-lined panoramic bath using onsen, so you can enjoy onsen as many times as you like. For those who want to fully enjoy Japanese style on their onsen trip, we recommend the villa "Tokinone" with its open-air onsen bath.

For dinner, enjoy a buffet with a selection of Japanese and Western dishes. The colorful and abundant menu features a wide variety of seasonal ingredients from Setouchi. We also recommend the seasonal menu and the dishes freshly made in the live kitchen. If you want to enjoy even more of Ehime's cuisine, why not order from the a la carte menu, which requires a reservation in advance? You can enjoy dishes such as "Iyo beef" raised in the warm climate and "Seto local fish stew" caught at the local fishing port.

If you're looking for a stylish hotel that looks great in photos, try the Old England Dogo Yamanote Hotel, which is based on the concept of good old England. It's about a 5-minute walk from Iyotetsu Dogo onsen Station, and after enjoying the Japanese atmosphere of Dogo onsen, you can feel like you're traveling abroad. Even though it's a hotel, it draws water from the hot spring source, so you can enjoy onsen in the large public bath.

There are 70 guest rooms in total, divided into four types, including "semi-double" and "double". The rooms are lined with antique-style furniture and have a stylish old European feel. Some rooms have wallpaper designed by British designer William Morris, so you can experience the classic image of the lobby in your own room. Check-in is at 1pm and check-out is at noon, so you can stay for a long time, which is a nice plus.

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For dinner, they serve creative French cuisine that reflects the season. The menu changes every month, so you can enjoy the seasonal ingredients of Setouchi at that time. In addition, the wine cellar stocks over 1,000 types of wine. You're sure to find a brand that matches the food perfectly. Enjoy French cuisine made with local ingredients and a romantic dinner.

HOTEL LEPO CHAHAL is recommended for those who want a stylish place to stay but also value comfort. Located about a one-minute walk from Iyotetsu Okaido Station, this hotel combines Scandinavian design with the comfort of the Seto Inland Sea, making it a relaxing hotel. It is located in the center of Matsuyama city, so you can easily enjoy a stroll around the city.

All guest rooms are equipped with a Finnish-style sauna, so you can detox from the fatigue of everyday life. The neatly arranged rooms are perfect for spending time chatting with friends and family. The art pieces on the walls of each room are by Fujio Ishimoto, a ceramic artist from Ehime who is known as a former designer for the Nordic brand Marimekko. They are made by the long-established ceramic brand ARABIA, and have a sophisticated and stylish feel.

The French restaurant "AINO" is also very stylish and consists of three spaces: a dining room, a private room, and a bar. The concept is "quality time spent with your loved ones." You can spend an exciting time surrounded by the interior based on Scandinavian design and art pieces by Fujio Ishimoto that are arranged to harmonize with it. Please enjoy French cuisine that allows you to fully taste the seasonal ingredients of Setouchi with your loved ones in a wonderful space.

Dogo Hakuro, which has a stylish lounge that you wouldn't expect from a hotel in onsen resort, is about a 5-minute walk from Iyotetsu Dogo onsen Station. The large public bath features a large mural painted on the wall of artistic plaster that incorporates traditional Japanese colors, allowing you to enjoy the historic onsen while taking in the beauty of the space. It is also easily accessible, about a 3-minute walk from Dogo onsen Main Building. This hotel is perfect for hot spring hopping, as you can bring the inn's bath basket and enjoy the good old Dogo hot springs.

The guest rooms are compact, yet comfortable. All rooms are equipped with beds from Simmons, a luxury bedding manufacturer, so you can reset your tiredness after a long day's sleep. There are 4 stylish room types, including "Superior Twin" and "Standard Twin," for a total of 86 rooms. Enjoy your travels while staying at Dogo onsen with ease and a sense of ease!

Enjoy breakfast in the lounge, bathed in the morning sun. You can enjoy a buffet of colorful salads, fruits, house-made soup, freshly baked bread, and more. Seasonal vegetables are served not only in salads, but also steamed. You can charge up with healthy energy and be energized for the day.

Dogo onsen Hotel Tsubakikan is about an 8-minute walk from Iyotetsu Dogo onsen Station. It is conveniently located about a 3-minute walk from the historic Dogo onsen Honkan, making it a recommended base for sightseeing. The retro-style lobby will make you feel as if you've traveled back in time. The hotel has a large public bath where you can fully enjoy the hot springs of Dogo onsen, but you can also go on a bath tour at Dogo onsen Honkan. You can also borrow a bath basket to carry your bathing gear around, so be sure to ask at the front desk.

There are a variety of room types available, mainly Japanese-style rooms, and some even come with an open-air bath where you can enjoy the waters of Dogo onsen in your room. For those who prefer tatami mats but would prefer a bed, we recommend the "Japanese-Western Room (Type B)" with its modern Japanese atmosphere, as shown in the photo. It is spacious, about 40 to 47 m2, and can accommodate up to five people, making it perfect for group or family trips.

meal are served buffet style for both breakfast and dinner. At the restaurant "Buffet TSUBAKI" with an open kitchen, you can enjoy a fusion of Japanese and Western cuisine to your heart's content. There is a particular abundance of sea bream rice, seafood dishes, and meat dishes that are sure to satisfy anyone. There is also a wide selection of soft drinks, such as Ehime's unique Pon Juice and Acai Juice.

Dogo onsen Chaharu is located in the heart of the historic Dogo onsen town, and is an inn with a sophisticated Japanese modern atmosphere. It is easily accessible, just a five minute walk from Iyotetsu Dogo onsen Station, and just a one minute walk from Dogo onsen Main Building, making it a convenient location for strolling around onsen town. The inn is equipped with a large public bath, an observation lounge, a bar, and a cafe surrounded by greenery (photo). The open-air bath on the rooftop is particularly liberating. Bathing while gazing at the moon and stars is a moment that will help you forget about your daily routine.

In addition to standard Japanese-style rooms and Western-style rooms, the hotel also offers special rooms such as the Executive Suite shown in the photo. The Executive Suite is a simple yet warm and spacious space, with interior design by Marimekko, a popular Scandinavian brand. There is also a select shop in the hotel where you can purchase cushions and goods made with vintage Marimekko fabrics, so be sure to check it out.

For dinner, you can enjoy a Japanese-Western fusion course meal or a dinner buffet with about 60 dishes. The course meal features local ingredients such as fresh sea bream from the Seto Inland Sea and grilled Matsuyama chicken, so you can enjoy it to your heart's content. The inn's proud "Matsuyama sea bream rice" is exquisite. The next morning, enjoy a breakfast buffet in the open-air main dining room. The wide range of Japanese and Western dishes, including omelets freshly made from the open kitchen, will make you feel happy from the morning.

This time, we introduced stylish inns in Matsuyama City, a base for sightseeing in Ehime. Matsuyama City, home to the long-established Dogo onsen, has many spots where you can take retro photos and stylish buildings with a Western atmosphere! If you are staying in Matsuyama, why not choose a stylish inn and make your stay an exciting one? Check out the inns that interest you and visit them.