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Yamatoya Honten

4.0 star property
Ryokan with a restaurant, steps from Dogo Onsen

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Relax in a serene hot spring bath surrounded by natural beauty.
Swimmers can enjoy the pool surrounded by stone steps and a wooden beam structure.
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.

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

View all photos for Single Room, Non Smoking【Half Board】

In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Single Room, Non Smoking【Half Board】

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Bidet
Hairdryer
Separate bath and shower
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Single Bed

View all photos for Standard Japanese Room, Non Smoking

In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Japanese Room, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Bidet
Hairdryer
Separate bath and shower
Satellite channels
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Single Futons

View all photos for Deluxe Twin Room, Non Smoking

In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Twin Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Bidet
Hairdryer
Separate bath and shower
Satellite channels
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Semi Suite Japanese Room, Non Smoking【Half Board】

In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Semi Suite Japanese Room, Non Smoking【Half Board】

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Bidet
Hairdryer
Separate bath and shower
Satellite channels
  • 62 sq m
  • Sleeps 7
  • 7 Single Futons

View all photos for Semi Suite Japanese Room, Non Smoking

In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Semi Suite Japanese Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Bidet
Hairdryer
Separate bath and shower
Satellite channels
  • 62 sq m
  • Sleeps 7
  • 7 Single Futons

View all photos for Single Room, Non Smoking

In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Single Room, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Bidet
Hairdryer
Separate bath and shower
Satellite channels
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Single Bed

View all photos for Standard Japanese Style Room, Non Smoking【Half Board】

In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Japanese Style Room, Non Smoking【Half Board】

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Bidet
Hairdryer
Separate bath and shower
Satellite channels
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Single Futons

View all photos for Deluxe Twin Room, Non Smoking【Half Board】

In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Twin Room, Non Smoking【Half Board】

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Bidet
Hairdryer
Separate bath and shower
Satellite channels
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Relax Single Room Non smoking

In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Relax Single Room Non smoking

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

View all photos for Japanese-Style Standard Room

Bathroom

Japanese-Style Standard Room

  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Single Futons

About the area

Matsuyama

Yamatoya Honten puts you in the heart of Matsuyama, within steps of Dogo Onsen and Dogo Giyaman Glass Museum. Highlights at this ryokan include a restaurant, a bar/lounge and karaoke. .This ryokan has free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and free newspapers in the lobby. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, a gift shop and a porter/bellboy. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Places within a 5-minute walk of this 4-property class Dogo Hot Spring ryokan include Enmanji and Hogonji Temple.

What's nearby

  • Dogo Onsen - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Dogo Park - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Shiki Memorial Museum - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Matsuyama Castle - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Matsuyama Castle Ropeway - 3 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Matsuyama Kume Station - 5 min drive
  • Dogo Onsen Tram Stop - 5 min walk
  • Matsuyama (MYJ) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪丸水道後店 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪道後麦酒館 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪道後ミルクチーズケエキ - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪道後魚武 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪かふぇ 道後亭 - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Yamatoya Honten

Ryokan with a restaurant, steps from Dogo Onsen
Yamatoya Honten offers its guests hot springs. Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Gift shops/newsstands, karaoke, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby are also featured at Yamatoya Honten. For a fee, parking is available.

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

  • 91 guestrooms or units
  • Karaoke
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Yamatoya Honten offers 91 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and free newspapers. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower, slippers, bidets and complimentary toiletries. This Matsuyama ryokan provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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 3:00 PM to midnight. There are hot springs on site.

Languages

Japanese

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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

  • Lift

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

  • 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.

  • 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 public bath 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
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 public bath facility. This property accepts Visa, American Express, Diners Club and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

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 Honten Inn Matsuyama
Yamatoya Honten Matsuyama

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Yamatoya Honten?

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

Are there any beaches close to Yamatoya Honten?

The closest beach to Yamatoya Honten is Baishinji Beach (7.5 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Yamatoya Honten?

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

Is there a bar or restaurant at Yamatoya Honten?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

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

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

Are pets allowed at Yamatoya Honten?

No, pets are not allowed.

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

Travelled with family
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled 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

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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 traveller

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 traveller

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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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