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Yamatoya Besso

4.0 star property

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Japanese-Style Superior Room with Open-Air Bath | Bathroom
Courtyard
Courtyard
Courtyard
Hot springs

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is AU$717
25 June - 26 June

Explore the area

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2-27 Dogosagidanicho, Matsuyama, Ehime, 790-0836
  • Place, Dogo Onsen
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Dogo Park
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Shiki Memorial Museum
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • 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)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Japanese-Style Superior Room with Open-Air Bath

Japanese-Style Superior Room with Open-Air Bath

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Suite (Japanese-style) | Living area

Deluxe Suite (Japanese-style)

  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Japanese-Style Junior Suite

Japanese-Style Junior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Suite (With Tatami Area)

Suite (With Tatami Area)

  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 2 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Japanese-Style Superior Suite

Japanese-Style Superior Suite

  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Japanese-Style Suite with Open-Air Bath

Japanese-Style Suite with Open-Air Bath

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

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

  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium Suite

Premium Suite

  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Single Beds and 4 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Matsuyama

At Yamatoya Besso you'll be within steps of Dogo Onsen and Asuka-no-Yu Hot Spring. 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 free self parking. .Places within a 5-minute walk of this 4-property class Dogo Hot Spring ryokan include Dogo Giyaman Glass Museum and Botchan Karakuri Clock.

What's nearby

  • Botchan Karakuri Clock - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Dogo Onsen - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Dogo Park - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Isaniwa Shrine - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Shiki Memorial Museum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Dogo Onsen Tram Stop - 5 min walk
  • Matsuyama Station - 17 min drive
  • Matsuyama (MYJ) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪かどや 道後椿坂店 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪金兵衛 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪みかんの木 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪すしえもん 道後店 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪麻とき - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Yamatoya Besso

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. Free self 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
  • 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 complimentary toiletries.

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

  • Free covered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

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

  • No lift

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: 6:30 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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.

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.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher 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 Besso Inn Matsuyama
Yamatoya Besso Inn
Yamatoya Besso Matsuyama
Yamatoya Besso Ryokan
Yamatoya Besso Matsuyama
Yamatoya Besso Ryokan Matsuyama

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Yamatoya Besso?

Yep, Yamatoya Besso has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Yamatoya Besso?

As of 12 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Yamatoya Besso on 25 June 2026 start from AU$717, 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.

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 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Yamatoya Besso?

No, pets are not allowed.

Yamatoya Besso Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 81 out of 101 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 101 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 101 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 101 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 101 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jörg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service, perfect Japanese style and nice onsen.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

PAN CHUNG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quiet Japanese style Close to Dogo onsen Excellent service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

natsuko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
清潔感があり、癒される空間が良かったです。
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

TSUTOMU

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
撫子の客室に滞在しました。 清潔で和の雰囲気に癒されました。 テレビやエアコンが隠れるようになっていたり、時計がなかったので時間を忘れてゆっくり出来ました。
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

HYUNSOO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
깨끗하고 예쁜 료칸. 탕 바로 밖에 제공되는 맥주 최고! 시원하게 마시라고 텀블러까지 제공하는 세심함. 탕도 좋음
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

M asami

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
食事は付けずでした。温泉付きのジュニアスイートのお部屋に宿泊。温泉の前にはビール飲み放題のコーナーが、本館の温泉も入る事が出来て、本館の温泉の前には日本酒飲み放題コーナーがあり。静かでゆっくり出来ました。
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

TAESUK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
분이기, 장소, 직원, 서비스, 온천, 식사 모든게 완벽한 경험이다
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

HSIU-CHING

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
地點好，客房舒適，員工親切 早餐好吃
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

kouji

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
スタッフの対応がよかった。
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

JIHYE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
가족여행으로 갔는데 온천과 관광 둘 다 하기 너무좋았어요!! 사전에 저녁식사 주문하느라 메세지 보내면 답변도 빠르고 가서도 직원분들 모두 친절하고 좋았습니다! 다만 언덕이라 올라갈때 힘들긴 하지만 그만큼 방 뷰는 좋아요
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Janniche

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ja
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

??

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
宿泊日を1日間違えてしまったのに、すぐに対応してくださり、ご親切に心配しないようご配慮頂きましま。その後も素敵なお部屋とお料理、温泉もすべて素敵で美味しく、お世話頂いた方々も洗練されたホスピタリティでおもてなしして頂きました‼︎今までで一番最高の旅館だと感じました。叔母との二人旅忘れられないです！ ありがとうございました(^-^)
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

HINA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
おもてなしがすごく、満足でした。 また浴衣の貸出、子ども用も用意してくださって、親子で楽しめました。 アメニティも充実していました！
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Pak Kee

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

10/10 Excellent

tsu to mu

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
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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
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8/10 Good

??

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
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10/10 Excellent

Akira

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
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8/10 Good

Naomi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
とても良いです
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeeyeon

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

???

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

??

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

のどか

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

?

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