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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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Japanese-Style Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe
Premium Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe
Courtyard
Japanese-Style Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe
Japanese-Style Junior Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Suite, Non Smoking (With Tatami Area & Semi Open-Air Bath) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

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

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

Premium Suite

Highlights

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

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Japanese-Style Suite with Open-Air Bath | Bathroom | Separate tub and shower, deep soaking tub, free toiletries, hair dryer

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 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

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Premier Suite Room with Open Air Bath-Ume | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

Premier Suite Room with Open Air Bath-Ume

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Down duvet
Premium bedding
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin 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 3
  • 3 Twin Futons

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

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 3
  • 3 Twin Futons

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Japanese-Style Superior Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

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 6
  • 6 Twin Futons

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Suite (With Tatami Area) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

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 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 2 Twin Futons

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Japanese-Style Junior Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

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 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

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Japanese-Style Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

Japanese-Style Suite

Highlights

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

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Miscellaneous

Superior Japanese Room With Open-air Bath Sakura

  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons

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Miscellaneous

Standard Japanese Style Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons

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Miscellaneous

Japanese Premium Suite　ume

  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Futons

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Dining

Japanese Deluxe Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

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Miscellaneous

Japanese-style Room With Bed - Sazanka

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Futons and 2 Twin Beds

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Miscellaneous

Japanese Room Momo With Semi Open Air Bath

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

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Interior

Japanese-Style Suite With Open-Air Bath　tsubaki

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

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Interior

Japanese Junior Suite　yamabuki Housenka

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

Suite With Bed Chinchoka

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds and 4 Twin Futons

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Interior

Japanese Premium Suite Nadeshiko

  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Futons

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About the neighborhood

Map
2-27 Dogosagidanicho, Matsuyama, Ehime, 790-0836

What's nearby

  • Dogo Onsen - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Dogo Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Shiki Memorial Museum - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Matsuyama Castle - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Matsuyama Castle Ropeway - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪丸水道後店 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪道後麦酒館 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪道後魚武 - ‬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 ryokan near Dogo Onsen
An indoor mineral hot spring (onsen), a terrace, and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at Yamatoya Besso. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Self parking (surcharge), a water dispenser, and a front-desk safe
  • Multilingual staff, luggage storage, and an elevator
  • A 24-hour front desk, a porter/bellhop, and free newspapers
Room features
All guestrooms are individually decorated, and boast comforts such as premium bedding and pillow menus, in addition to perks like free WiFi and air conditioning.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and down comforters
  • Deep soaking tubs, toilets with electronic bidets, and free toiletries
  • Heating, daily housekeeping, and phones

Languages

English, Japanese

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Covered self 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.
  • Elevator
  • 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 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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 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

  • Covered self parking fee: JPY 1000 per night

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the hot springs and access to the public bathing facility
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

We should mention

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
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite 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 Yamatoya Besso pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Yamatoya Besso?

Self parking is available for JPY 1000 per night.

What time is check-in at Yamatoya Besso?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Yamatoya Besso?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Yamatoya Besso located?

Located in Dogo Hot Spring, this ryokan is steps from Dogo Giyaman Glass Museum and Dogo Onsen. Botchan Karakuri Clock and Botchan Train are also within 5 minutes. Dogo Onsen Tram Stop is only a 5-minute walk.

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Yamatoya Besso Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 76 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 76 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 76 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 76 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 76 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

落ちた雰囲気でとても癒されました。
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

部屋がとても落ち着けました
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10

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

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

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

とても良いです
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

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

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

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10

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

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10

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

8/10

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10

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

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024