Ehime Matsuyama City
A long-established inn where you can savor Dogo's famous hot spring and gourmet cuisine, surrounded by the works of literary masters
"Yamatoya Besso" is a long-established ryokan in Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture. Works by literary figures and artists, including Masaoka Shiki, are displayed throughout the building, giving the interior the atmosphere of a small art museum. In the public bath, guests can enjoy the soft, gentle water drawn from the spring of Dogo Onsen, said to be Japan's oldest hot spring. In the garden-view open-air bath and the indoor bath made of granite, you can savor a blissful moment while feeling the changing seasons. After bathing, complimentary draft beer and ice pops are also available, making for an exceptional stay that satisfies both body and mind.
A gentle alkaline simple spring blended from source water drawn from the various public wells in Dogo. It is colorless, clear, and has a smooth feel on the skin, making it popular as a beauty hot spring. In the rock-built open-air bath overlooking the garden and the atmospheric indoor bath made with granite, you can fully enjoy this historic famous hot spring at your leisure.
Open Year-Round
Dogo Onsen
A luxurious soak in Dogo's famous hot spring and a self löyly sauna in an atmosphere steeped in British charm
Dogo Onsen
A blissful bathing experience with views of Matsuyama Castle from Dogo's first rooftop open-air bath
Dogo Onsen
Savor Japan's oldest famed hot spring to the fullest at a modern, renowned ryokan designed by Kisho Kurokawa
JAPAN'S FINEST ONSEN & SAUNA
The Finest Onsen & Sauna in Japan
64 SELECTIONS
Most of what we surveyed never even made it onto this site. This book is a further cut from what did. Our editor bathed in every onsen and sauna in it, and wrote only what they confirmed on the ground.
