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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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Public bath
Japanese-Style Junior Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe
Japanese-Style Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe
Japanese-Style Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe
Japanese-Style Suite | Living area | LCD TV
Located in Dogo Hot Spring, Yamatoya Besso offers a serene escape with an indoor mineral hot spring (onsen). Enjoy the peaceful garden and relax on the terrace with free WiFi. Guests appreciate the helpful multilingual staff.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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

Japanese-Style Superior Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons

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Japanese-Style Suite | Living area | LCD TV

Japanese-Style Suite

Highlights

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

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

Japanese-Style Junior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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Japanese-Style Suite with Open-Air Bath | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

Japanese-Style Suite with Open-Air Bath

Highlights

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

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

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

Highlights

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

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

Premium Suite

Highlights

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

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Miscellaneous

Japanese Premium Suite　ume

  • Sleeps 6

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Miscellaneous

Japanese Deluxe Suite

  • Sleeps 4

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Miscellaneous

Japanese-style Room With Bed - Sazanka

  • Sleeps 4

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Miscellaneous

Superior Japanese Room With Open-air Bath Sakura

  • Sleeps 3

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Miscellaneous

Japanese Room Momo With Semi Open Air Bath

  • Sleeps 4

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Miscellaneous

Japanese Junior Suite　yamabuki Housenka

  • Sleeps 4

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Miscellaneous

Standard Japanese Style Room

  • Sleeps 3

Suite With Bed Chinchoka

  • Sleeps 6

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Interior

Japanese-Style Suite With Open-Air Bath　tsubaki

  • Sleeps 4

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Interior

Japanese Premium Suite Nadeshiko

  • Sleeps 6

About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Dogo Onsen - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Botchan Karakuri Clock - 4 min walk - 0.3 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

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪かどや 道後椿坂店 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪丸水道後店 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪いよ狸 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪母恵夢 道後湯之町店 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪ふとほと - ‬2 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), an elevator, and a front-desk safe
  • A porter/bellhop, free newspapers, and a water dispenser
  • A 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and multilingual staff
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

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  • Air conditioning
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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; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
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. Asuka-no-Yu Hot Spring and Botchan Karakuri Clock are also within 5 minutes. Dogo Onsen Tram Stop is only a 5-minute walk.

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