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Yamatoya Besso

4.0 star property
Upscale Matsuyama ryokan in Dogo Hot Spring with 24-hour front desk

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Deluxe Suite (Japanese-style)
Hot springs
View from room
Suite (With Tatami Area)
Japanese-Style Suite with Open-Air Bath
Reviews
9.4

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service
  • Parking availableParking availableParking available
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk24/7 front desk24/7 front desk

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2-27 Dogosagidanicho, Matsuyama, Ehime, 790-0836
  • Popular LocationDogo Onsen3 min walk
  • Popular LocationDogo Park9 min walk
  • Popular LocationMatsuyama Castle3 min drive
  • AirportMatsuyama (MYJ)23 min drive

Room options

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

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

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Down duvet
Premium bedding
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 4 Single Futons

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Premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, individually decorated

Premium Suite

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Down duvet
Premium bedding
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Single Beds and 4 Single Futons

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Japanese-Style Suite with Open-Air Bath | Bathroom

Japanese-Style Suite with Open-Air Bath

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Down duvet
Premium bedding
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 4 Single Futons

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Japanese-Style Superior Room with Open-Air Bath | Room amenity

Japanese-Style Superior Room with Open-Air Bath

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Down duvet
Premium bedding
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 3 Single Futons

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Premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, individually decorated

Japanese-Style Superior Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Down duvet
Premium bedding
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 3 Single 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
Down duvet
Premium bedding
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 7
  • 6 Single 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
Down duvet
Premium bedding
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Single Beds and 2 Single Futons

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Japanese-Style Junior Suite

Japanese-Style Junior Suite

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Down duvet
Premium bedding
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 4 Single Futons

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Deluxe Suite (Japanese-style)

Deluxe Suite (Japanese-style)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Down duvet
Premium bedding
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 4 Single Futons

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

Superior Japanese Room with Open-air Bath Sakura

  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Futons

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Premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Japanese Style Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Futons

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Japanese Premium Suite

  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Single Futons

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Japanese Deluxe Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Futons

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Interior detail

Japanese Western Room Sazanka

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Futons and 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Japanese Room Momo With Semi Open Air Bath

Japanese Room Momo With Semi Open Air Bath

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Futons

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Premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, individually decorated

Japanese-Style Room with City View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Japanese-Style Suite with Open-Air Bath

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Futons

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Japanese Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Futons

View all photos for Deluxe, Japanese-Style with Bath, City View

Premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe, Japanese-Style with Bath, City View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Premium Suite

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Single Beds and 4 Single Futons

View all photos for Japanese Premium Suite Nadeshiko

Interior

Japanese Premium Suite Nadeshiko

  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Single Futons

View all photos for Japanese Style Superior Room Sakura with Open-Air Bath

Property grounds

Japanese Style Superior Room Sakura with Open-Air Bath

  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Futons

View all photos for Japanese Junior Suite Yamabuki/Housenka

Dining

Japanese Junior Suite Yamabuki/Housenka

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Futons

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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 Botchan Karakuri Clock and Botchan Train.

What's nearby

  • Dogo Onsen - 3 min walk
  • Shiki Memorial Museum - 7 min walk
  • Dogo Park - 9 min walk
  • Matsuyama Castle Ropeway - 3 min drive
  • Matsuyama Castle - 3 min drive

Getting around

  • Dogo onsen station - 4 min walk
  • Matsuyama (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

Upscale Matsuyama ryokan in Dogo Hot Spring with 24-hour front desk
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.

Languages

English, Japanese

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

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages
  • Indoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Outdoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Public bath open from 6:00 AM - midnight
  • 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

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable/satellite channels

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
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For more details, 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

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
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International and cash. Contactless check-in is available.

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.

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.

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. 42 out of 55 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 55 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 55 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 55 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 55 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

しゅんすけ

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

10/10 Excellent

??

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
スタッフ対応、食事、宿の雰囲気等どれを取っても大変良かったです。到着した際、遠方から来館したので車のフロントガラスが汚れてしまっていたのですが、スタッフの方が気を配ってくださり翌朝には綺麗になっていました。 ただ、宿泊させて頂いた部屋の雰囲気上なのか何何なのかは分かりませんが、メインの部屋にティッシュ及びゴミ箱が設置されていませんでした。洗面所には置いてありましたが、幼児との宿泊だったので身近にティッシュ等置いといて頂ければと思います。
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

toshio

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

YOSHIAKI

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023