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Yamatoya Besso

4.0 star property
Ryokan with a 24-hour front desk, steps from Dogo Onsen

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Public bath
Deluxe Suite (Japanese-style) | Living area
Deluxe Suite (Japanese-style)
Japanese-Style Junior Suite
Deluxe Suite (Japanese-style)

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$536
5 Dec - 6 Dec

Explore the area

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

Room options

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Japanese-Style Superior Room

Japanese-Style Superior Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Individually decorated
Air-conditioning
Heating
Pillow menu
Down comforter
Hypo-allergenic bedding available
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons

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Deluxe Suite (Japanese-style) | Living area

Deluxe Suite (Japanese-style)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Individually decorated
Air-conditioning
Heating
Pillow menu
Down comforter
Hypo-allergenic bedding available
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

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Japanese-Style Junior Suite

Japanese-Style Junior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Individually decorated
Air-conditioning
Heating
Pillow menu
Down comforter
Hypo-allergenic bedding available
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

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Suite (With Tatami Area)

Suite (With Tatami Area)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Individually decorated
Air-conditioning
Heating
Pillow menu
Down comforter
Hypo-allergenic bedding available
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 2 Twin Futons

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Japanese-Style Superior Suite

Japanese-Style Superior Suite

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Individually decorated
Air-conditioning
Heating
Pillow menu
Down comforter
Hypo-allergenic bedding available
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Futons

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Japanese-Style Suite with Open-Air Bath

Japanese-Style Suite with Open-Air Bath

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Individually decorated
Air-conditioning
Heating
Pillow menu
Down comforter
Hypo-allergenic bedding available
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

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

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

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Individually decorated
Air-conditioning
Heating
Pillow menu
Down comforter
Hypo-allergenic bedding available
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

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Premium Suite

Premium Suite

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Individually decorated
Air-conditioning
Heating
Pillow menu
Down comforter
Hypo-allergenic bedding available
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds and 4 Twin Futons

View all photos for Japanese Premium Suite　ume

Miscellaneous

Japanese Premium Suite　ume

Individually decorated
Air-conditioning
Heating
Pillow menu
Down comforter
Hypo-allergenic bedding available
  • Sleeps 6

View all photos for Japanese Deluxe Suite

Miscellaneous

Japanese Deluxe Suite

Individually decorated
Air-conditioning
Heating
Pillow menu
Down comforter
Hypo-allergenic bedding available
  • Sleeps 4

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Miscellaneous

Japanese-style Room With Bed - Sazanka

Individually decorated
Air-conditioning
Heating
Pillow menu
Down comforter
Hypo-allergenic bedding available
  • Sleeps 4

View all photos for Superior Japanese Room With Open-air Bath Sakura

Miscellaneous

Superior Japanese Room With Open-air Bath Sakura

Individually decorated
Air-conditioning
Heating
Pillow menu
Down comforter
Hypo-allergenic bedding available
  • Sleeps 3

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Miscellaneous

Japanese Room Momo With Semi Open Air Bath

Individually decorated
Air-conditioning
Heating
Pillow menu
Down comforter
Hypo-allergenic bedding available
  • Sleeps 4

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Miscellaneous

Japanese Junior Suite　yamabuki Housenka

Individually decorated
Air-conditioning
Heating
Pillow menu
Down comforter
Hypo-allergenic bedding available
  • Sleeps 4

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Miscellaneous

Standard Japanese Style Room

Individually decorated
Air-conditioning
Heating
Pillow menu
Down comforter
Hypo-allergenic bedding available
  • Sleeps 3

Suite With Bed Chinchoka

Individually decorated
Air-conditioning
Heating
Pillow menu
Down comforter
Hypo-allergenic bedding available
  • Sleeps 6

View all photos for Japanese-Style Suite With Open-Air Bath　tsubaki

Interior

Japanese-Style Suite With Open-Air Bath　tsubaki

Individually decorated
Air-conditioning
Heating
Pillow menu
Down comforter
Hypo-allergenic bedding available
  • Sleeps 4

View all photos for Japanese Premium Suite Nadeshiko

Interior

Japanese Premium Suite Nadeshiko

Individually decorated
Air-conditioning
Heating
Pillow menu
Down comforter
Hypo-allergenic bedding available
  • Sleeps 6

About the area

Matsuyama

At Yamatoya Besso you'll be within steps of Dogo Onsen and Dogo Giyaman Glass Museum. Highlights at this ryokan include in-room free WiFi and LCD TVs. .This ryokan offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a terrace. Plus you'll find a garden, free newspapers in the lobby and multilingual staff. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Places within a 5-minute walk of this 4-property class Dogo Hot Spring ryokan include Asuka-no-Yu Hot Spring and Botchan Karakuri Clock.

What's nearby

  • Dogo Onsen - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Botchan Karakuri Clock - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Dogo Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Shiki Memorial Museum - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Matsuyama Castle - 2 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪丸水道後店 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪かどや 道後椿坂店 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪いよ狸 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪ふとほと - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪母恵夢 道後湯之町店 - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Yamatoya Besso

Ryokan with a 24-hour front desk, steps from 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 members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
Yamatoya Besso offers 19 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and free newspapers. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Beds feature down duvets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower with a deep soaking bath, slippers, bidets and toilets with an electronic bidet.

This Matsuyama ryokan provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and a hairdryer. In-room massages, hypo-allergenic bedding and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages
  • Public bath open from 6:00 AM - midnight
  • Public indoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Public outdoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Separate men/women areas in public bath
  • Yukata (Japanese robes)

Accessibility

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

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

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

Entertainment

  • LCD TV

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 and check-out are 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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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 bath facility
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
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 bath facility. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

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 on-site 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

What is the cancellation policy at Yamatoya Besso?

Yamatoya Besso offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Yamatoya Besso?

As of 9 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Yamatoya Besso on 5 Dec 2025 start from NZ$532.69, including 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.

Is parking available at Yamatoya Besso?

Yep, Yamatoya Besso has a covered self car park for JPY 1000 per night.

Are there any beaches close to Yamatoya Besso?

The closest beach to Yamatoya Besso is Baishinji Beach (7.4 km).

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Yamatoya Besso?

No, but there are deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Yamatoya Besso?

No, Yamatoya Besso does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Yamatoya Besso?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Yamatoya Besso?

No, pets are not allowed.

Yamatoya Besso Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 85 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 85 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 85 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 85 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 85 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 traveller

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

8/10 Good

Pak Kee

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
電視太細，設備及裝修比較舊
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

NOBUTO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
交通が不便であるがだからこその静謐さと美しさがある
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

tsu to mu

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
落ちた雰囲気でとても癒されました。
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

nariakira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
部屋がとても落ち着けました
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

YASUNOBU

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

8/10 Good

??

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
趣きがあり、大人の旅館です。風呂上がり、ビールやアイスのサービスがあって良かったです。
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

TAKUYA

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

10/10 Excellent

Akira

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
とても静かでゆったりと過ごせました。
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Naomi

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
とても良いです
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

nari

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

10/10 Excellent

Jeeyeon

Travelled 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

???

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
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

??

Travelled 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

Travelled 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 traveller

Travelled 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

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