15 recommended ryokan and hotels in "Dogo onsen". Lots of attractive inns!

Dogo onsen in Matsuyama City Ehime, has a history of 3,000 years and was even visited by Prince Shotoku. This hot onsen town is lined with important cultural property buildings constructed between the Meiji and Taisho periods, making you feel as if you have traveled back in time. It was once beloved by writers such as Natsume Soseki and Masaoka Shiki, and even appeared in the novel "Botchan." Gazing into the nostalgic, gentle light of the gas lamps, it feels as if a writer could pop out at any moment. Come on a trip to onsen to warm your body and soul, even in the cold winter.

Dogo onsen beloved by such literary figures, is also known as the "beauty skin hot springs" and is characterized by its smooth feel on the skin. Why not stay at a hotel in this historic onsen town and enjoy onsen to your heart's content? All of the hotels we introduce this time are just a short walk from the center of the onsen town. Be sure to find ryokan or hotel that's perfect for you, whether that be a hotel with an open-air bath in every room or a hotel where you can taste the delicacies of the Seto Inland Sea.

Dogo onsen Katsuragi Koto Garden was built to blend into the scenery of Dogo onsen, with the idea that the wood will change to beautiful colors over time. It is about a 5-minute walk from Dogo onsen Station. This luxurious inn is located right next to the Dogo onsen Main Building and has a natural hot spring. Surrounded by the warmth of the wood, you can enjoy seasonal ingredients from the Seto Inland Sea to your heart's content. Relaxing here will soothe you.

Each room has a bath, where you can enjoy free-flowing hot spring water. The maisonette-type room has an open-air bath in a private garden as shown in the photo. You can forget the time and take a bath in a gorgeous atmosphere like renting out ryokan. Recommended for those who want to enjoy their private time.

This room is a maisonette "Moegi". The 1st floor is a calm Japanese-style room, and the 2nd floor is a spacious living room. A down futon made from 100% Polish white goose, which is rare in the world, and carefully selected amenities will make you feel more comfortable than usual. Surrender yourself to the slow flow of time.

This is a footbath with a view. It is a footbath where you can relax and enjoy Dogo while looking at the onsen Onsen Honkan. Feel the breeze caressing your cheeks under the open blue sky and warm your feet in the footbath. Enjoy a leisurely and relaxing time. If you take a deep breath, your tiredness will be blown away.

The Seto Inland Sea is home to a wide variety of fish and seasonal ingredients. The meal at the inn in such a privileged location are creative dishes that use plenty of seasonal ingredients from the Seto Inland Sea. A blissful time to enjoy not only the taste, but also the beauty and aroma of the appearance and the dishes that resonate with the five senses. If the weather is nice, you can have breakfast in the garden.

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Chaharu Dogo Yumekura Yumekura is located about a 5-minute walk from Dogo onsen Station, right in front of the Dogo onsen Main Building, the symbol of Dogo onsen. In order to convey the best of Ehime, this ryokan is committed to providing the best in its rooms, meal, and amenities. The time you spend at this inn, where you can fully experience the unique things of the area, is sure to be deeply etched in your memories.

All 7 rooms have Dogo onsen indoor baths and have various concepts. This is an indoor bath in a room called ``Fuan,'' which is inspired by the heavenly world of Fujin. The tiles in the bathtub are made of Tobe ware from Ehime, and the stunning blue patterns are all hand-painted! The shimmering hot water appears slightly bluish, purifying you from within.

The concept of each room is completely different. This is a room called "Tsukian" with the concept of "moonlit nights of the four seasons". Tobe ware made by a popular female pottery artist is placed in various places. Please take a lot of pictures in your room as a memory of your visit to Ehime.

The attention to detail in the interior extends to the plumbing. Each room is different, so you can stay in a different room every time you stay. Amenities such as shampoo and conditioner are from L'Occitane. All towels and bathrobes are made from Ehime.

Dinner is a new style of French cuisine that exquisitely combines French tastes with Japanese techniques. You can enjoy different dishes depending on the course. The menu, which incorporates seasonal ingredients and natural foods and is based on the latest trends, will fully stimulate your senses and deeply satisfy your soul. The course that combines French and modern cuisine is also delicious.

If you want to spend some extraordinary time relaxing, why not try Dogo Miyu which is about a 5-minute walk from Dogo onsen Station? This comfortable, modern Japanese hotel offers great hospitality in every detail, so whether you're with your partner, your spouse, or your family, you'll be able to relax.

All rooms have an open-air bath and a deck where you can enjoy the scenery. After relaxing in onsen, take a break on the deck chairs. After cooling down for a while, you will want to go back to onsen again and again. After dark, you can enjoy the starry sky and the lights of Matsuyama castle town while soaking in onsen.

The rooms are decorated in a Japanese modern style that makes use of the warmth of wood. It is relaxing and soothing. The beds are set low so as not to make you feel oppressed, and are very fluffy and comfortable to sleep on. You can spend your day in total comfort.

As the concept is "modern hot spring therapy for adults," they also offer free rental of baskets to carry towels and other items while touring the hot springs. Just put what you need in the basket and enjoy a light stroll around onsen town♪
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The meal are creative Japanese cuisine that uses plenty of the blessings of Ehime's Satoyama and Seto Inland Sea. Enjoy it with all five senses while thinking, "What is this? How is it prepared?" Your mind and body will be satisfied with the most delicious food at that time, such as cherry blossom sea bream in spring, grunt and kiss in summer, maple red sea bream in autumn, and barracuda and yellowtail in winter.

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If you're looking for a trip for adults who want to enjoy some quality time, head to Bettei Oborozukiyo, which is about an 8-minute walk from Dogo onsen Station. Although it is located close to the center of the onsen town, it is a relaxing inn that will make you feel as if you are in a special hideout.

All rooms have open-air baths. It is perfect for couples and families who want to enjoy a moist hot onsen in a private space. It's a bath in your room, so you can enjoy the skin-beautifying water as much as you like at any time. You can relax in the hot water while looking out at the garden while stretching your arms and legs.

All the rooms are suites, so the Western-style room with a bed and the Japanese-style room for relaxing are connected together, making it quite spacious. After you've warmed up in onsen, you can relax in bed or cool off on the terrace... Spending time in your room is so comfortable that you won't even want to step outside.

The terrace is also a comfortable space. Enjoy a relaxing time away from the busyness of everyday life, chatting, napping, reading, and more, while enjoying the gentle sunlight filtering through the trees. We also recommend staying for multiple nights and enjoying a truly private stay.

meal are served at the restaurant "Twenty-three nights" where you can enjoy the most delicious freshly prepared meals. You can enjoy dishes that are beautiful to look at, using ingredients unique to Ehime, which is blessed with both the sea and the mountains. Taking your time to savor the carefully prepared Japanese cuisine is an irreplaceable luxury.

Dogo Onsen onsen is located about a 5-minute walk from Dogo Onsen Umenoya Station and has the appearance of a mansion. There are only 6 rooms. Because we only have a small number of rooms, we are able to provide you with attentive, courteous, and warm hospitality. This inn is perfect for adults who want to enjoy a quiet Japanese atmosphere.

There are two types of onsen: ``Mori-no-Yu'' and ``Hanamo-no-Yu.'' The genders change depending on the time. "Hanamo no Yu" in the photo will be renewed in 2023. The scent of wood relaxes your mind and body.

This is the "Uguisu" room, reminiscent of a haiku poet's living quarters, with windows overlooking greenery as far as the eye can see. It's a space that makes you want to forget the hustle and bustle of the city and take a deep breath.

The small library has an audio set and special furniture. It's a luxury to be able to relax like at home while reading your favorite book. Enjoy a relaxing space that you won't believe you're in a travel destination.

A colorful Japanese breakfast with plenty of ingredients from Shikoku. Just having small bowls lined up in front of you makes you feel happy. Each dish is deeply delicious, and you will be energized from the morning.

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Dogokan was designed by architect Kisho Kurokawa with the theme of harmony and symbiosis between the historical and the new. It is about a 7-minute walk from Dogo onsen Station and a 5-minute walk from onsen town. As soon as you step inside, you will feel at ease in the modern yet somehow nostalgic space.

"Dogokan" is popular for its large public baths full of Japanese atmosphere! Of course, it draws 100% onsen Onsen. There is a reclining bath, a cascading bath, an open-air bath, and even a sauna.

The guest rooms are mainly Japanese-style rooms, but also include Japanese-Western and Western-style rooms. In particular, the rooms on the top and seventh floors are special rooms named "Shofu-ro." The design by Kurokawa Kisho, which blends tradition and modernity, can be seen everywhere, including rooms overlooking Matsuyama Castle, rooms with bamboo charcoal under the floor that generates negative ions, and Japanese-modern rooms that were renovated in March 2023. The views are great and the room is open, so you'll feel refreshed just by being in it.

If you are traveling as a couple or with your family, we recommend a room with an open-air natural onsen bath. The bathtub design is different depending on the room. Soaking in the rustic hot onsen will soothe your soul. For example, here is Takinoyu in room 709. The open-air bath made of stones allows you to enjoy the hot spring water flowing like a waterfall. It looks just like the murmuring of a river. Enjoy a relaxing and healing time.

Inside the hotel, there is a souvenir shop unique to an old-fashioned ryokan! We have souvenirs from all over Shikoku, including famous local sweets and local sake, Ehime's specialty Imabari towels, and Tobe ware. It's also fun to buy delicious-looking sake and sweets and have a small party in your room!

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Hanayuzuki, located about a 5-minute walk from Dogo onsen Station, is a popular inn with a spacious large public bath and rooftop open-air bath. The atrium is impressive and has an extraordinary feel. Riding in a glass elevator gives me a feeling of excitement.

An open-air bath that makes you want to gaze at the sky while soaking in onsen. The atmosphere changes completely depending on the time of day, so you will want to come in the evening, at night, and in the morning as many times as you like. There are not many open-air baths with such a sense of openness! The indoor bath is also very spacious, so please stretch out your limbs and soothe your tired body.

The rooms are basically Japanese-style. The warm washi design on the walls, the thick cushions and legless chairs, and the sofa by the window are designed to make you feel at home. Surprisingly, this is the most standard type of room! For a little extravagance, we best a room with a footbath or an open-air bath.

meal, enjoy Ehime 's specialty products. Try dishes with sea bream caught in the Seto Inland Sea and kaiseki cuisine made with brand beef. In particular, you can enjoy the melting taste of lightly seared Iyo beef. With each bite, the deep flavor slowly spreads, leaving a luxurious aftertaste. Enjoy a variety of exquisite seasonal delicacies.

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Okudogo Ichiyu no Mori is located on a hilltop, about 10 minutes away by free shuttle bus from Dogo onsen Station. The beauty of nature in every season, which can be seen from the large windows of the lobby, is like a painting. Taking a deep breath in the large open-air bath, one of the largest in western Japan, will blow away your daily fatigue.

There are 3 types of open-air baths at the inn. This is one of the largest open-air baths in western Japan, five private open-air baths, and a panoramic open-air bath where you can see the beautiful expanse of nature. You can enjoy onsen to your heart's content while soaking in different baths. The atmosphere of the open-air bath changes depending on the time, so you will want to take a bath as many times as you like.

You can see the greenery from the windows of your room. There are Japanese-style rooms and Japanese-Western style rooms with a relaxing atmosphere. You can turn off the TV and listen to the birds singing and the sound of the wind. The luxury of doing nothing will slowly soothe your mind.

The 5 private open-air baths with different tastes can be enjoyed with the natural onsen of Okudogo. Relax in a private space with your family, couples or friends. There is also a resting space next to the bath, so you can relax while cooling off your hot body and have a lively conversation♪

If you want to keep your budget down, we recommend the Setouchi Colorful Buffet, which has about 80 items. Ehime Creative dishes such as folk standard menus and rare menus are carefully prepared using local cooking methods. If you're looking for a leisurely meal, there's also a sumptuous multi-course meal. It's hard to decide which one to choose.

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Located in a quiet area, about a 3-minute walk from Kume Station on the Iyotetsu Yokogawara Line or a 15-minute drive from Dogo onsen, this stylish building is a complex hot spring facility called "Higashi Dogo Soratomori Soratomori," which offers a new relaxing space. The concept is "chi health care." In addition to onsen, you can also soothe your body and mind with the "Cloud Terrace," "Meditation Room," and "Japanese Health Care" tatami space. This hotel is a must-see for fashion-conscious people, as it allows you to pursue beauty.

The spacious public bath has a total of eight types of onsen baths, most of which are open-air or semi-open-air. There are also other facilities such as the Tower Sauna and the Bedrock Bath Zone, which are filled with natural aromas at 80℃ to 90℃ and are said to warm and revitalize the body from the inside out. There are also a wide variety of beauty treatments, including a men's beauty treatment, so it's a great place for couples to get beautiful.

In a rock bath, you lie down on a rock in a room kept at 42°C and 60% humidity, warming your whole body and causing you to sweat. It warms the inside of the body more than a regular sauna, so it is said to have a strong detoxifying and anti-aging effect. There are rooms for women only and rooms that can be used by both men and women, so why not try it out with friends or as a couple?

All rooms have a semi-open-air bath. You can enjoy the beautiful skin bath in your private space 24 hours a day. Amenities are also abundant, including potable onsen water (Mitama water) containing plenty of skin-beautifying ingredients, POLA amenities, and a Refa hair dryer. There's also a Nespresso coffee maker, so you can spend some relaxing time chatting and pursuing beauty on your girls' trip.

There are various course menus for meal, so choose your favorite one. There are Japanese cuisine that lets you enjoy the bounty of Setouchi, courses that let you savor meat, and barbecues on the terrace with a pleasant breeze, all of which are appealing. There is also a wide selection of drinks, so you can enjoy a dreamlike time eating and drinking a lot♪

Hotel Tsubakikan, located about an 8-minute walk from Dogo onsen Station, has a retro space that makes you feel like you've come back to the Meiji era. The lobby, which stretches all the way to the 3rd floor, is lined with romantic furniture and lights that will make you want to take photos. Experience the atmosphere of the time when Natsume Soseki's novel "Botchan" was written, which is set in Ehime.

The open-air bath for women, Benisagi-no-Yu, is made of elegant granite. Looking at the elegant Japanese garden and thinking, "I wonder if Natsume Soseki was healed by this soft hot water...", I feel like I'm going to take a long bath. You can enter from 5:30 in the morning, so it's a good idea to wake up a little early and enjoy a bath in the fresh air of the morning.

There are a variety of rooms, including Japanese-style rooms, Japanese-Western rooms, barrier-free Western rooms, special rooms with rock baths, and large rooms that can accommodate up to 10 people. Whatever your travel style, you'll find the perfect room.

They offer free rental of cute retro yukatas. If you are on a girls' trip, it would be great to stroll around onsen town in matching yukatas with your friends.
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Dinner is served buffet style with a wide variety of dishes. Beautifully colored dishes are lined up in a small space in the open kitchen. The Japanese-Western fusion dishes, such as freshly grilled steaks and sashimi, all look delicious. There is a wide selection of flavors unique to Ehime. It's hard to choose. Take a little at a time on your plate and share with your friends while enjoying meal.

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Dogo Onsen Funaya was founded in the Edo period. This inn has a history of over 390 years and has been loved by many writers, including Natsume Soseki. It is about a 3-minute walk from Dogo onsen Station. A stream flows through the vast garden of about 5,000 m2, Eifutei Garden, and taking a walk there makes you feel as if you have wandered into another world. The night illumination is fantastic. Immerse yourself in the world of Japanese culture.

onsen is 100% hot water from the source of Dogo onsen. There are two types of public baths: “Hinokiyu”, which uses ancient cypress, and “Mikageyu”, which uses a lot of Iyo-Oshima stone. After taking a bath, it would be nice to wear a yukata and take a leisurely walk in the vast garden. There is a footbath in one corner of the garden, so you can spend a relaxing time while enjoying the scent of greenery in the midst of nature.

The rooms are a fusion of Sukiya carpentry techniques and Art Nouveau. Every room is a mature and calm space where you can feel art everywhere. The room in the photo is the work of Yuki Hayama, a ceramic artist. The room is wrapped in indigo, and it is a world of Gyosomon, a traditional pattern that wishes for the prosperity of the family. How about a trip where you can touch the works of art where you can stay overnight?

One of the attractions of Dogo onsen Funaya is the beautiful garden that you can stroll through. Why not listen to the murmuring of the river that runs through the grounds? In early June, you can enjoy the fantastic sight of fireflies dancing in the air. There is also a tasteful meal within the garden. You can enjoy delicious food while gazing at the lush greenery. Relax in this quiet time that makes you feel like the hustle and bustle of everyday life is a lie.

The long-awaited meal is a Setouchi kaiseki meal made with locally produced for local consumption and selected seasonal ingredients. Not only the taste, but also the appearance and aroma are one of the spices. When you are in front of delicious food, it seems to spark a conversation. It is rare for a pure Japanese-style inn, and authentic Western food is also attractive. Let's have a delicious and enjoyable meal and have a wonderful evening.

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``Dogo onsen Prince Hotel'' is an inn with many services and facilities to keep guests entertained. A free shuttle service (about 3 minutes) from Dogo onsen Station to the hotel is provided by a retro bonnet bus with wooden horizontal seats. It is convenient to use when walking around town or visiting footbaths. There are 22 types of onsen, including one of the largest public baths in Dogo and unique open-air baths! I can't stop being excited.

The theme of the large public bath is the history of Dogo onsen and Japanese culture. The Vibra Bath, where you can enjoy a pleasant full body massage using the air bubbles emitted from the bottom of the circular bathtub, has a retro atmosphere with a tile mural created by an artist. In addition, you can enjoy a onsen bath in 22 unique bathtubs, such as the ``Silk Bath'' and ``Lauryu Sauna,'' so you can't help but take a long bath.

You'll feel like a princess when you sit on the fluffy floor cushions. There are various other rooms, such as rooms with open-air baths, rooms with massage chairs, Western-style rooms and Asian stylish rooms, so you can choose according to your preference. A room that suits your style will give you a relaxing stay.

The inn has many nice services. The ``Cafe Lounge'' also has a faucet that dispenses free drinks such as frozen fruit, popcorn, and orange juice, which you can use as many times as you like during your stay. At the "Shampoo & Conditioner Buffet", try out the products you've been wanting to try. The ``Face Bath Bar,'' where you can experience a facial steamer, and the ``Manga no Yu,'' where you can read about 5,000 manga while sitting in a massage chair, are also popular.

Dinner is served in the spacious Japanese restaurant on the sixth floor. Popular dishes are made with locally produced ingredients and vegetables grown with reduced amounts of pesticides. Enjoy the delicious flavors of Setouchi. The next morning, refuel with breakfast (fees apply) to get your energy up for the day! It's buffet style, so you can eat as much as you like. You'll be feeling refreshed even after checking out.

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In the town of Dogo onsen, there are traditional day-trip onsen facilities such as "Dogo onsen Main Building," "Asuka-no onsen," and "Tsubaki-no-Yu." Located about a 5-minute walk from Dogo onsen Station, Hotel Dogo Yaya Yaya is an inn that does not have its own hot onsen, so that guests can enjoy the public baths in the town. It is perfect for those who want to enjoy bathing in the onsen town.

Although there is no onsen in the hotel, there are many ways to enjoy Ehime! This is a faucet with mandarin orange juice! You can drink 3 kinds of mandarin orange juice freely ♪ Everyone from children to adults will smile at the interesting tricks unique to Ehime.

A Japanese-Western style room with a Japanese-style room and a Western-style dock can accommodate up to 4 people. It's great for a onsen trip with friends or a family trip! There are also single rooms, which is rare in the onsen town, so it's perfect for solo travelers.

This hotel is particularly particular about its breakfast! You can eat as much fresh vegetables, side dishes, desserts, and more as you like. You can also have the delicious French toast made for you. Even if you don't usually have time and tend to skip breakfast, you should definitely try the nutritious breakfast at "Yaya Dining."

Located about a 5-minute walk from Dogo onsen Station and a 2-minute walk from the Dogo onsen Main Building, the resort hotel "Old England Dogo Yamanote Hotel" will make you feel as if you've been transported to England as soon as you step inside. With a formally dressed doorman at the entrance and antique furniture and furnishings lining the lobby, you can feel the British atmosphere wherever you look. This wonderful hotel is reasonably priced with a breakfast-included plan. You'll want to try staying there♪

The 70 guest rooms are all decorated with warm wooden flooring and British-style furniture. The classic atmosphere is relaxing. There are four types of guest rooms: double, semi-double, twin, and executive. Each room has a different interior, so there's always something new to explore.

Even though you're impressed by the atmosphere of England, the bath in your room isn't enough. There is Dogo onsen. There is an excellent natural onsen public bath that draws abundant hot water from the source and is fully equipped with an open-air bath and a sauna. After enjoying onsen, how about an aromatherapy treatment in your room? It's also perfect for rewarding yourself for your daily efforts.

Enjoy delicious creative French cuisine for dinner. The artistically decorated menu allows you to experience the seasons of Setouchi with your eyes and taste buds. There are an astounding 1,000 types of wine in storage! It looks like it will be an extremely luxurious dinner. The next day, enjoy tea time at the hotel's cafe. In a relaxed atmosphere, you can enjoy an elegant moment savoring a special dessert made by the hotel's pastry chef.

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We have introduced the inns in Dogo onsen, which have a variety of attractions. Dogo onsen is full of attractions such as public baths, restaurants, and souvenir shops. Stay at a nice inn and spend a relaxing time in onsen!