Ehime Matsuyama City
Okudogo Ichiyu no Mori
Enjoy one of the largest open-air baths in western Japan, along with lush valleys and natural hot spring water drawn directly from the source
- Scenic View
- Nature Immersion
- Onsen Ryokan
- Reserved onsen available
- Natural Hot Spring
- Free-flow from source
About Okudogo Ichiyu no Mori
"Okudogo Ichiyu no Mori" is a hotel in Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture. Its biggest highlight is Suimei-no-Yu, a large open-air bath said to be one of the biggest in western Japan. The baths open out toward a panorama of lush valleys and mountain streams, letting you soak while surrounded by nature as far as the eye can see. The water is a simple alkaline sulfur spring, using natural hot spring water drawn directly from the source, which is famous as a beauty-enhancing bath in Okudogo. The open-air baths come in 7 different styles for men and women, offering a variety of bathing experiences. In addition, there are 5 private open-air baths in the basement of the main building, and special rooms with in-room open-air baths by the riverbank are also available, allowing you to fully enjoy the sound of the Ishite River and a forest bath in a private space.
Hot SpringONSEN
[Large Open-Air Bath] Suimei-no-Yu
A large open-air bath boasting one of the biggest scales in western Japan, with 7 types of baths for men and women. With a magnificent panorama of deep green valleys and the sound of the Ishite River in front of you, you can enjoy a liberating bathing experience in the middle of nature. It uses simple alkaline sulfur spring water drawn directly from the source, famous as a beauty-enhancing bath, offering a pleasantly soothing texture that gently envelops the skin.
[Private Open-Air Bath] Yunoze
A private open-air bath featuring 5 different bathtubs with distinct atmospheres. Natural hot spring water from Okudogo is drawn directly from the source, allowing families, couples, and friends to spend time together in privacy. It also includes barrier-free features such as stone baths and cypress baths, so anyone can enjoy a private soak and a relaxing moment with peace of mind.
[Guest Room Open-Air Bath]
An open-air bath by the riverbed permanently installed in the special first-floor guest rooms built along the Ishite River. Okudogo Onsen water is drawn as 100% natural hot spring water directly from the source, and during the day you can enjoy a forest view of Mt. Sugitate, while at night you can take in the illuminated view across the river. It is a premium private space where you can enjoy forest bathing and soaking at the same time while listening to the sound of the river.
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Facility Information
- Address
- 267 Otsu-267-1, Sue-machi, Matsuyama City, Ehime 791-0122
- Business Hours
- 05:30〜09:00/15:00〜00:00
[Day-use bathing] 15:00–20:00
- Closed Days
- Irregular Holidays
- Gender Access
- Gender Separated
- Tattoo Policy (Communal Bath)
- Unknown (Please Check)
- Official Website
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