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Chaharu

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

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi
Public bath
Sundeck
Chaharu ryokan offers a peaceful escape near Dogo Hot Spring with on-site thermal baths. Guests enjoy the tranquil garden, rejuvenating massages, and local cuisine at the restaurant. WiFi keeps everyone connected between wellness experiences.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Japanese-Style Room, Non Smoking - Breakfast Only [15 - 18 sqm]

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Separate bathtub and shower
Bidet
Coffee/tea maker
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Suite

  • Sleeps 4

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Dining

Japanese Style Room With Half Board（buffet Dinner）

  • Sleeps 4

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Dining

Japanese Style Room-with Breakfast

  • Sleeps 4

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 3

About the neighborhood

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4-4 Dogoyuzuki-chou, Matsuyama, 7900837

What's nearby

  • Dogo Onsen - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Botchan Karakuri Clock - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Dogo Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Shiki Memorial Museum - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Matsuyama Castle - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Dogo Onsen Tram Stop - 4 min walk
  • Matsuyama Kume Station - 12 min drive
  • Matsuyama Airport (MYJ) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪味倉 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪かふぇ 道後亭 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪愛媛の食卓1970 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪かどや 道後椿坂店 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪丸水道後店 - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Chaharu

Ryokan near Dogo Onsen
An indoor mineral hot spring (onsen), a terrace, and a bar are just a few of the amenities provided at Chaharu. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a restaurant.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), hot springs on site, and self parking (surcharge)
  • Smoke-free premises, luggage storage, and an elevator
  • A 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the first-rate property condition
Room features
All 66 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with separate tubs/showers and bidets
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Uncovered self parking on site (JPY 880 per stay)

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: JPY 2,000 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Hot springs

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Spa

  • Hot springs
  • In-room massages
  • Public bath open from 5:30 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

  • Elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 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 (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children 6 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 6 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

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately JPY 2000 per person
  • Uncovered self parking fee: JPY 880 per stay

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
This property accepts credit cards and cash

We should mention

Children 6 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
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
Guests with tattoos are not able to use the onsite public bathing facilities

Property is also known as

Chaharu Inn Matsuyama
Chaharu Inn
Chaharu Matsuyama
Chaharu
Chaharu Hotel Matsuyama
Chaharu Ryokan
Chaharu Matsuyama
Chaharu Ryokan Matsuyama

Frequently asked questions

Is Chaharu pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Chaharu?

Self parking is available for JPY 880 per stay.

What time is check-in at Chaharu?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Chaharu?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Chaharu located?

Located in Dogo Hot Spring, this ryokan is steps from Dogo Onsen, Enmanji, and Yu Shrine. Isaniwa Shrine and Botchan Karakuri Clock are just steps away. Dogo Onsen Tram Stop is only a 4-minute walk.

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Chaharu Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 209 out of 398 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 149 out of 398 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 398 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 398 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 398 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Betty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the hotel is clean & tidy, location is good & close to shopping area
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shyam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
An excellent stay. Very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

TAESOO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The onsen and breakfast were so good! Plus, the crews were really nice. The room is so cozy
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keiko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, one of the closest hotels to Dogo Onsen. The staff are very friendly and professional, the onsite restaurant served a fusion ( French and Japanese) dinner and a buffet breakfast. We (a family with 1 adult daughter ) enjoyed the 2 night stay at this hotel, I highly recommend Chaharu ！
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Best hotel in Dogo

The dinner is absolutely amazing.. it’s like a 9 course meal and every dish is good. The room is clean, service is prompt, location is convenient. Lastly, the outdoor onsen is also an attraction on its own!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

s

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
まず最初に、接客して頂いた全ての従業員さんたちがとても優しくてとても素晴らしい。 お部屋の掃除が隅々まで行き届いて気持ち良かった。 さらに寝具や浴衣さらにカップなどお部屋のすべてのアイテムも清潔感がありました。 夕食付きの予約は空きがなかったので朝食のビュッフェみしかわかりませんが、オムレツはもちろん、エッグベネディクトが絶妙のとろけ具合でめちゃくちゃおいしかったです。コーンスープは濃厚でシェフは結構こだわりがある人なのかもしれません。
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

じゅんいちろう

スタッフの対応が良くて、スムーズにチェックイン、駐車ができました。道後温泉まで近く立地も最高でした。部屋の間口がもう少し広いともっと良いです。
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

yoshiharu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
食事もその土地の食材をいかした料理でとてもおいしかったです。
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

ひろあき

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
道後温泉を満喫するのにどこへ行くにも近い！ホテルの露天風呂最高です。
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

大庭

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
外国人スタッフがみなさん丁寧で笑顔が良かったです。
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

TADAHIRO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
大浴場のお湯の温度が少し熱いかな… 露天風呂は気持ち良かったです。
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

sadaharu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
道後温泉の近くで便利でした。 ホテルの露天風呂がとても雰囲気が良かったです。
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

KOJI

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
会社の友人たちと素泊まり（朝食付）で利用させていただきました。道後温泉の近くにあるため、とても便利でした。朝食は、洋食（オムレツやエッグベネディクトなど）、和食（おぼろ豆腐、しらすなど）などメニューも多く、大満足でした。唯一の不満は、部屋のテレビが途中でつかなくなったことです。
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Joong Ik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
도고온천의 호텔과 료칸의 중간정도 형태로 다다미방과 노천을 이용할 수 있는 메리트가 가격 대비 훌륭한 곳이라고 생각합니다. 위치 자체도 도고온천 본관 바로 뒷쪽으로 상점가와 아주 가깝고, 다만 주변에 별로 할 것이 없다는게 단점입니다. 전반적으로 만족도는 높았습니다.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

KEI

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
とても良い距離感を持って対応してくださる、最高の宿泊施設でした。お世話になりました。
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

フミエ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
景観がよく、道後温泉本館がすぐでよかった。 ぶらぶらできて楽しかった。
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
給我預期高，有機會的下次會再住
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Shigenori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
ゆっくりと落ち着けます
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

SHUICHI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
温泉地の雰囲気があり、お土産店もたくさんあり、良かったです
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tomohito

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
浴衣でゆったりとリラックスできました。 とても過ごしやすかったです。
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

??

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
場所が良い
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Masahiro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

道後温泉本館そば

道後温泉本館そばにあるホテルです。一泊2食付きのリーズナブルなホテルをサーチしてこちらが見つかりました。駐車場は坂の30mほど上に行った所にあり、ホテルまでのアクセスもとてもよいです。食事はスタッフの方が丁寧に一品ずつ説明してくださり、とても美味しく頂けました。道後温泉本館のチケットも販売されていますので、行く方はこちらでチケット購入すると良いと思います。
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chikato

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
スタッフの応対が良かった。食事が美味しかった。
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Hideki

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
思っていたより、お風呂が大きくなかった。
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryoko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
立地もいいし、お料理もお風呂(特に屋上露天風呂)も最高でした。
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

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