Yamatoya Honten

4.0 star property

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Relax in a serene hot spring bath surrounded by natural beauty.
Traditional Japanese building with a stage area and fire pit.
Traditional Japanese entrance with stone sign, stone tiles, and lush greenery.
Traditional Japanese-style building with sliding doors, plants, and a serene water feature.
Swimmers can enjoy the pool surrounded by stone steps and a wooden beam structure.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
Dogoyunomachi 20-8, Matsuyama, Ehime-ken, 790-0842
  • Dogo Onsen
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Shiki Memorial Museum
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Matsuyama Castle
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Matsuyama (MYJ)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

Single Room, Non Smoking【Half Board】

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

Standard Japanese Room, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 484 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Futons

Deluxe Twin Room, Non Smoking

  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Semi Suite Japanese Room, Non Smoking【Half Board】

  • 667 sq ft
  • Sleeps 7
  • 7 Twin Futons

Semi Suite Japanese Room, Non Smoking

  • 667 sq ft
  • Sleeps 7
  • 7 Twin Futons

Single Room, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

Standard Japanese Style Room, Non Smoking【Half Board】

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 484 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Futons

Deluxe Twin Room, Non Smoking【Half Board】

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Relax Single Room Non smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Japanese-Style Standard Room

  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Futons

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About this property

Yamatoya Honten

4-star ryokan in Dogo Hot Spring
A restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a coffee shop/cafe are available at this ryokan. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include self parking, a meeting room, and a 24-hour front desk.
Yamatoya Honten offers 91 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers, slippers, bidets, and complimentary toiletries. This Matsuyama ryokan provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
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 3:00 PM to midnight. There are hot springs on site.
Yamatoya Honten features hot springs. Dining options at the ryokan include a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access.

This hot springs ryokan also offers gift shops/newsstands, karaoke, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Onsite parking is available (surcharge).

Yamatoya Honten has designated areas for smoking.

Yamatoya Honten has a restaurant on site.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

Japanese

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Hot springs
  • Karaoke

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop

Business services

  • Meeting room

Spa

  • Hot springs
  • Public bath open from 3:00 PM - midnight
  • Public indoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Public outdoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Separate men/women areas in public bath
  • Yukata (Japanese robes)

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not 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

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 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 have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: JPY 1000 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 public bathing facility
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for 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 Honten Inn Matsuyama
Yamatoya Honten Matsuyama

Yamatoya Honten Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 231 out of 326 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 64 out of 326 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 326 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 326 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 326 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Koji

I felt that the Yamato Ryokan is
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fan Kwong David

Traveled with family
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place exceeded expectations from the very beginning where you are greeted at the front entrance. The lobby is large with many tables and seats while waiting for the checkin process. The tatami room was clean and large with a great view of the mountain and Sakura trees. Before dinner a short walk down the hill takes you to Dogo Onsen and small shops. The Totoro shop was a fun place to visit. Then eating a small mochi stick with green tea added to the experience. There were many other snack shops but had to hold back to prepare for the big kaiseki dinner. The kaiseki dinner was beyond spectacular with intricate dish designs and wonderful taste. The Noh play during the meal added to the pleasant dining atmosphere. The Onsen was compact with both indoor and outdoor baths with reasonable temperature of around 43C. There was a small wooden bucket for washing was a nice touch instead of plastic buckets which is common at other places. Overall, this was the best ryokan I have stayed at. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isako, Berkeley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An old but well-kept traditional Japanese style onsen ryokan with great amenities and professional services
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott, Los Angeles

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

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

Great stay!

Traditional accomodation. Just what we were looking for. Comfortable futons, and a well appointed room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

francis

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Food was super and really delicious And enjoyed hot springs
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was very nice, clean, efficient, and the bath was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The traditional Japanese style hot spring bath. Kind staff.Traditional Japanese Kaiseki dinner.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

HIROYUKI, Koto

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kyoko

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good onsen
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Wai to

Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rand Edward

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was nothing we didn’t like. It was a very pleasant stay with a very professional and friendly staff. Next time we want to stay longer.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mori

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An excellent location for staying in the Matsuyama Dogo Onsen area, the Yamatoya Honten is an older but very well-kept hotel with a very wide range of amenities at an affordable price. I was very surprised to find my room featured a massage chair! The public bath here receives its onsen water from the same source as the Dogo Onsen building itself and offers complimentary snacks and drinks after bathing. Breakfast came with either an option for traditional Japanese or Western, and was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Hotel with very good service & great food

The hotel is 3min walk to the Dogo Onsen & shopping street. All hotel buildings around this area are very well maintained & hence give a very clean & green feeling to all visitors.

10/10 Excellent

Keiko

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kazunori

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
客室、温泉が広くて贅沢な点がよい。また、無料のドリンクや駄菓子コーナーなど、気の利いたサービスもグッド。チェックアウト後も12時まで車を預かってくれる点もありがたい。
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hirotaka

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
食事、温泉、接客、立地共に、想定以上のクオリティで満足しました。
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kihara

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

mi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025