Yamatoya Besso

4.0 star property
4-star ryokan near Dogo Onsen

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Japanese-Style Suite | Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, individually decorated
Courtyard
Japanese-Style Junior Suite | Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, individually decorated
Exterior
Suite (With Tatami Area) | Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, individually decorated

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
2-27 Dogosagidanicho, Matsuyama, Ehime, 790-0836
  • Dogo Onsen
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Shiki Memorial Museum
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Matsuyama Castle
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Matsuyama (MYJ)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

Suite, Non Smoking (With Tatami Area & Semi Open-Air Bath)

  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

Premium Suite

  • 388 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds and 4 Twin Futons

Japanese-Style Suite with Open-Air Bath

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

Japanese-Style Superior Room with Open-Air Bath

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons

Japanese-Style Superior Room

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons

Japanese-Style Superior Suite

  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Futons

Suite (With Tatami Area)

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 2 Twin Futons

Japanese-Style Junior Suite

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

Japanese-Style Suite

  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

Superior Japanese Room With Open-air Bath Sakura

  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons

Standard Japanese Style Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons

Japanese Premium Suite ume

  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Futons

Japanese Deluxe Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

Japanese-style Room With Bed - Sazanka

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Futons and 2 Twin Beds

Japanese Room Momo With Semi Open Air Bath

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

Japanese-Style Suite With Open-Air Bath tsubaki

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

Japanese Junior Suite yamabuki Housenka

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

Suite With Bed Chinchoka

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds and 4 Twin Futons

Japanese Premium Suite Nadeshiko

  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Futons

About the neighborhood

Matsuyama

Dogo Hot Spring stay.With a stay at this Dogo Hot Spring ryokan, you'll be steps from Dogo Onsen and Dogo Giyaman Glass Museum. Botchan Karakuri Clock and Botchan Train are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Dogo Onsen - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Dogo Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Shiki Memorial Museum - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Matsuyama Castle - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Matsuyama Castle Ropeway - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Matsuyama Kume Station - 5 min drive
  • Dogo Onsen Tram Stop - 5 min walk
  • Matsuyama Airport (MYJ) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪宇和島鯛めし 丸水道後店 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪道後麦酒館 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪魚武 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪道後ヘルスビル - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪おいでん家 - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Yamatoya Besso

4-star ryokan near Dogo Onsen
Yamatoya Besso offers its guests a terrace, multilingual staff, and a garden. WiFi is free in public spaces. Yamatoya Besso also features complimentary newspapers in the lobby, room service (during limited hours), and a front-desk safe. For a fee, parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Matsuyama ryokan.

  • 19 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
Yamatoya Besso offers 19 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs, slippers, bidets, and toilets with an electronic bidet.

This Matsuyama ryokan provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. In-room massages, hypo-allergenic bedding, and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Public bath/onsen services include an indoor mineral hot springs (Japanese-style onsen) and a yukata (Japanese robe). These services feature separate men and women areas. The ryokan bathing area is open from 6:00 AM to midnight.

Languages

English, Japanese

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Covered self parking on site (JPY 1,000 per night)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchairs on site

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LCD TV

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests booked in Half Board rates must check-in by 7 PM to receive dinner.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: JPY 150.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Covered self parking fee: JPY 1000 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the hot springs and access to the public bathing facility
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the hot springs and access to the public bathing facility. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, and cash.

We should mention

  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
  • Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities.

Property is also known as

Yamatoya Besso Inn Matsuyama
Yamatoya Besso Inn
Yamatoya Besso Matsuyama
Yamatoya Besso Ryokan
Yamatoya Besso Matsuyama
Yamatoya Besso Ryokan Matsuyama

Frequently asked questions

How close is Yamatoya Besso to the airport?

Yamatoya Besso is 6.2 mi (29-min drive) away from the Matsuyama Airport (MYJ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Yamatoya Besso?

As of Jun 2, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Yamatoya Besso on Jun 12, 2025 start from $319.38, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Yamatoya Besso have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Yamatoya Besso.

How close is Yamatoya Besso to the beach?

This ryokan is 6.2 mi (23-min drive) from Baishinji Beach.

Does Yamatoya Besso offer free breakfast?

Yamatoya Besso does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Yamatoya Besso?

No, there is no casino at this ryokan.

What time is check-in at Yamatoya Besso?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM.

Is there free parking at Yamatoya Besso?

Free parking is not available at this ryokan. Self parking is available for JPY 1000 per night.

Does Yamatoya Besso have a pool?

Yamatoya Besso does not have a pool.

Does Yamatoya Besso have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this ryokan.

How close is Yamatoya Besso to downtown Matsuyama?

Yamatoya Besso is 1.5 mi away from Matsuyama.

Yamatoya Besso Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 76 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 76 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 76 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 76 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 76 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kazuhiro, San Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Hiroaki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Yuka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

nari

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeeyeon

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

고즈넉한 휴식의 공간

덕분에 고요하고 아늑한 휴식의 시간을 보내고 돌아왔습니다. 화려하지 않지만 충분한 중정(inside courtyard) 도 마음에 들었습니다. 청결하고 아늑한 객실, 대욕장과 실외 노천탕도 좋았습니다. 아침식사도 맘에 들었습니다. 엘리베이터가 있어서 짐을 옮기기에 좋았습니다. 일찍 도착해서 짐을 맡기겠다고 요청했는데 흔쾌히 받아주셨고, 체크아웃후에도 짐을 맡아 주셨습니다. 조용히 이루어지는 모든 과정이 만족스러웠습니다. 곳곳에 늘 보살피는 부지런한 손길이 느껴졌습니다.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

???

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
中の設備が古いところはあるが、他はすべて良い
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Ritsuko

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

??

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
食事が部屋食だったので、ゆっくり出来たのと、 料理の説明も丁寧でした。
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

KUANG LUNG

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

HANSOL

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shuya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Toru

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Takako

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

???

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

YUI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

のどか

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
サービスもとても素晴らしく最高な旅行になりました。本館の方のお風呂も使えるところが良いと思いました。
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Kenta, Bellevue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

?

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
スタッフの対応、設備ともに非常に良かった。
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

しゅんすけ

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
料理が美味しく、スタッフの対応が大変良かった。お風呂も静かで気持ちが良かった。
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

SEIJI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

トキコ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

はるき

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
施設がキレイでよかった
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023