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A traditional Japanese onsen with a wooden deck, a rock centerpiece, and a view of the surrounding garden. - Yamatoya Honten (Matsuyama)
A traditional Japanese onsen with a wooden ceiling, stone basin, and a view of a rocky outdoor area. - Yamatoya Honten (Matsuyama)
A stone-walled hot spring area with a wooden ceiling and a wooden ladder leading to a stone platform. - Yamatoya Honten (Matsuyama)
A traditional Japanese building with a wooden stage and a painted mural. - Yamatoya Honten (Matsuyama)
A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, and shoji screens. - Yamatoya Honten (Matsuyama)
Located close to Dogo Onsen, Yamatoya Honten provides an indoor mineral hot spring (onsen), a coffee shop/cafe, and a bar. Free in-room WiFi and a restaurant are available to all guests.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Business services
  • Bar

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A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, and shoji screens.

Standard Japanese Style Room, Non Smoking【Half Board】

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Futons

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A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, and shoji screens.

Semi Suite Japanese Room, Non Smoking【Half Board】

  • 62 sq m
  • Sleeps 7
  • 7 Twin Futons

View all photos for Standard Japanese Room, Non Smoking

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, and shoji screens.

Standard Japanese Room, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Futons

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A neatly made bed with a striped bedspread, a pillow, and a small bedside table with a cup and a tissue box.

Single Room, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

View all photos for Semi Suite Japanese Room, Non Smoking

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, and shoji screens.

Semi Suite Japanese Room, Non Smoking

  • 62 sq m
  • Sleeps 7
  • 7 Twin Futons

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window with curtains.

Deluxe Twin Room, Non Smoking

  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Twin Room, Non Smoking【Half Board】

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window with curtains.

Deluxe Twin Room, Non Smoking【Half Board】

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Single Room, Non Smoking【Half Board】

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, lamp, and artwork on the wall.

Single Room, Non Smoking【Half Board】

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Matsuyama, Yamatoya Honten is in the city center. Dogo Giyaman Glass Museum and Shiki Memorial Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Dogo Onsen and Isaniwa Shrine. Botchan Train and Ferris Wheel Kururin are also worth visiting. Visit our Matsuyama travel guide
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Dogoyunomachi 20-8, Matsuyama, Ehime-ken, 790-0842

What's nearby

  • A traditional Japanese building with a curved roof, located at a city intersection.
    Dogo Onsen
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Two glass flower vases with labels.
    Dogo Giyaman Glass Museum
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A signpost with multiple directions and labels in Japanese, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.
    Dogo Park
    4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • A stone staircase leading to a traditional Japanese gate with a red torii.
    Isaniwa Shrine
    4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • A stone monument with Japanese inscriptions, a building entrance with a traditional gate, and steps leading up to the entrance.
    Shiki Memorial Museum
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • すしえもん 道後店
    3 min walk
  • かどや 道後椿坂店
    3 min walk
  • 愛媛の食卓1970
    4 min walk
  • 道後ミルクチーズケエキ
    4 min walk
  • みかんの木
    2 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (JPY 1,000 per night)

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Hot springs
  • Karaoke

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop

Business services

  • Meeting room

Spa

  • Hot springs
  • Public bath open from 3:00 PM - 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

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • JCB International
  • Visa

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

  • 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 public bathing facility
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Yamatoya Honten pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for JPY 1000 per night.

What time is check-in at Yamatoya Honten?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Yamatoya Honten?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Yamatoya Honten located?

Located in Dogo Hot Spring, this ryokan is steps from Dogo Onsen, Dogo Giyaman Glass Museum, and Asuka-no-Yu Hot Spring. Enmanji and Botchan Karakuri Clock are also within 5 minutes. Dogo Onsen Tram Stop is only a 5-minute walk.

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Reviews

Yamatoya Honten Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 265 out of 381 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 80 out of 381 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 381 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 381 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 381 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Nice hotel, nice staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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An old but well-kept traditional Japanese style onsen ryokan with great amenities and professional services
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Property was very nice, clean, efficient, and the bath was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent. Right behind Dogo Onsen. Friendly staff. Great atmosphere, best hotel I stayed at. Restaurants a little pricey though.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Great stay!

Traditional accomodation. Just what we were looking for. Comfortable futons, and a well appointed room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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The staff were so lovely and the hotel had lots of little nice touches that made it a pleasure to stay at. Dogo onsen was next door and the hotel provided towels and yukata to take. The room was quiet and peaceful. I didn’t dine at the hotel but enjoyed the free sake bar and there were lots of options for food nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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The traditional Japanese style hot spring bath. Kind staff.Traditional Japanese Kaiseki dinner.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Birthday, Honeymoon and Wedding Anniversary Trip

The hotel is very clean and tidy. Staff are extremely nice and helpful. Food is delicious. The location is convenient and very close to the Dogo Shopping Street. Since the trip is for celebrating my wife's birthday, our honeymoon and wedding anniversary, the hotel is willing to offer us a cake at a very low cost. Overall, we are very satisfied with our stay and we wish to visit again in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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The place exceeded expectations from the very beginning where you are greeted at the front entrance. The lobby is large with many tables and seats while waiting for the checkin process. The tatami room was clean and large with a great view of the mountain and Sakura trees. Before dinner a short walk down the hill takes you to Dogo Onsen and small shops. The Totoro shop was a fun place to visit. Then eating a small mochi stick with green tea added to the experience. There were many other snack shops but had to hold back to prepare for the big kaiseki dinner. The kaiseki dinner was beyond spectacular with intricate dish designs and wonderful taste. The Noh play during the meal added to the pleasant dining atmosphere. The Onsen was compact with both indoor and outdoor baths with reasonable temperature of around 43C. There was a small wooden bucket for washing was a nice touch instead of plastic buckets which is common at other places. Overall, this was the best ryokan I have stayed at. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Very nice ryokan near shopping, tourist spots, and next to Dogo Onsen.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Best hotel staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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A very pleasant stay with high standard of service!
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10/10 Excellent

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Food was super and really delicious And enjoyed hot springs
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
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6/10 Okay

I felt that the Yamato Ryokan is
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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good place!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Good onsen
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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There was nothing we didn’t like. It was a very pleasant stay with a very professional and friendly staff. Next time we want to stay longer.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Great
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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happy
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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An excellent location for staying in the Matsuyama Dogo Onsen area, the Yamatoya Honten is an older but very well-kept hotel with a very wide range of amenities at an affordable price. I was very surprised to find my room featured a massage chair! The public bath here receives its onsen water from the same source as the Dogo Onsen building itself and offers complimentary snacks and drinks after bathing. Breakfast came with either an option for traditional Japanese or Western, and was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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温泉、ご飯全てよかったです
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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部屋の清掃が行き届いていて、快適でした。朝食の料金が高過ぎます。
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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온천후에 니혼슈를 살짝 마실수 있어 좋았어요
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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夕食、朝食ともにとても美味しかった。 スタッフもみんな丁寧で親切でした。
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026