Yamatoya Honten, Matsuyama (Ehime)

Rooms

Yamatoya Honten offers Japanese-style rooms inspired by traditional tea ceremony aesthetics, showcasing exquisite craftsmanship. The Standard Japanese-style Room spans 484 sq ft and includes a 10-tatami mat area, an enclosed veranda, and distinctive ceiling designs. The Japanese-style Suites feature an impressive 840 sq ft of space, including a 13 tatami-mat room and a cypress bathtub.

Location

The hotel is conveniently located next to the Dogo Onsen Honkan bathhouse, a renowned symbol of Dogo Onsen town. Guests can reach the hotel with a 5-minute walk from Dogo Onsen Tram Station or a 20-minute drive from Matsuyama IC. The surrounding area offers cultural attractions, making it easy for visitors to explore local heritage.

Dining

Yamatoya Honten serves multi-course dinners, featuring local specialties from the Setouchi region. Meals like 'Sansho' and 'Kocho' are available in the dining rooms or in the comfort of guest rooms. Guests can enjoy a taste of authentic Japanese cuisine prepared with fresh ingredients sourced from the nearby mountains and sea.

Wellness

The hotel offers separate large bathing rooms for men and women, allowing guests to experience traditional Japanese onsen culture. The women's bathing room, Ominameshi, features two open-air baths made from stone and cypress. The men's bathing room, Otokoeshi, provides a spacious indoor bath with an Iyo-Oshima Stone centerpiece, complemented by an open-air cypress bath.

After-bath Relaxation

A relaxation lounge is available for guests post-bath, where they can enjoy complimentary drinks and sweets. The lounge includes a sake B A R and a candy B A R for a unique tasting experience. This space encourages guests to unwind and socialize after their thermal baths.

Highlights

Location: next to Dogo Onsen Honkan bathhouse

Rooms: Japanese-style Suites with cypress bathtubs

Dining: multi-course dinners featuring local cuisine

Wellness: separate men's and women's large bathing rooms