Yamatoya Honten

“Go for the Japanese Themed Rooms! ”

Stayed 2N. The property is locate next to the Dogo Onsen (Japan's oldest onsen) which is undergoing renovations. The hotel is equally old and is designed in a very elegant way. I was assigned a low floor room with a partial view of an ornate stage. I opted for the traditional Japanese room which wa… Mais

Stayed 2N. The property is locate next to the Dogo Onsen (Japan's oldest onsen) which is undergoing renovations. The hotel is equally old and is designed in a very elegant way. I was assigned a low floor room with a partial view of an ornate stage. I opted for the traditional Japanese room which was very large. The floor was tatami and the futon bed would be setup by the houskeepers in the evening and packed away in the morning. The room came with 4 sizes of yukata for you to choose. The yukata can be worn within the property and even for a walk into town. The room was well appointed and clean . The toilet had a bath and squat shower, and WC in a separate closet. The bed was very comfy. Wifi signal was strong. The AC was on the warm side, but fortunately, I could open the windows to let in fresh air. The highlight was the onsen with indoor and outdoor pools. Located next to the onsen entrance was self-service **free** sake and some sweets for children. Breakfast was served in a banquet hall and with an incredibly large array of choices. All the staff we met were hospitable. Will return.

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“A wonderful stay very close to Dogo Onsen”

We were booked into Dogo Onsen Yamatoya Honten as part of our tour with Gem Japan Tours (an outstanding tour company that I very highly recommend). We were excited at the prospect of staying in a ryokan, and we were not disappointed. We were greeted outside the entrance by staff members in the … Mais

We were booked into Dogo Onsen Yamatoya Honten as part of our tour with Gem Japan Tours (an outstanding tour company that I very highly recommend). We were excited at the prospect of staying in a ryokan, and we were not disappointed. We were greeted outside the entrance by staff members in the driveway. The entrance is designed to provide a physical transition from the outside world into one of quiet and calm. You pass over a tiny little stream between the entrance and the lobby. There are a lot of inviting armchairs in the beautifully understated lobby. Our group of 5 was assigned 3 rooms -- Japanese style with tatami mats and futons for the 2 couples and a Western style room for the single. All the rooms were very clean, quiet, and comfortable. Yukata, tabi socks, and slippers were provided for each guest. We all enjoyed soaking in the onsen baths. The hotel was not crowded at the time we visited, which made visiting the onsen very nice. We ended up not visiting Dogo Onsen because we were so content with the onsen in the ryokan. Kaiseki dinners were served in private dining rooms, and we really enjoyed the entire experience. We were given a choice between Western and Japanese breakfasts, and we all chose the Japanese breakfast, which was served in a public dining room. All the meals were delicious and satisfying. After breakfast, we visited the coffee shop in the lobby for a delicious cup of coffee before heading out to start a full day of sightseeing. The location made it very convenient for going out for shopping and sightseeing. There is a lovely gift shop next to the lobby, and I bought some nice tabi house slippers there. Everyone on the staff was friendly, welcoming, and helpful. If I ever get the chance to visit Matsuyama again, I would love to stay at Dogo Onsen Yamatoya Honten again. We had a very pleasurable stay!

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“Grat location, large room”

Just checked in. Got upgraded from standard to Junior suite with large Tatami room and 2 twin beds, #901. It's corner room and has views from bathroom and toilets. Bathroom, vanity area, toilets are all separate and VERY large. Separate Tatami room and bedroom also has separate entrance and VERY s… Mais

Just checked in. Got upgraded from standard to Junior suite with large Tatami room and 2 twin beds, #901. It's corner room and has views from bathroom and toilets. Bathroom, vanity area, toilets are all separate and VERY large. Separate Tatami room and bedroom also has separate entrance and VERY spacious. Service is sophisticated and very organized. I emailed them about arrival time at 2pm and room was ready. I've never experienced getting into the room at any ryokan before 3pm so I was very impressed. I chose this hotel because of it's location and views. I also stayed at Dogo Prince Hotel for the price, Dogokan for private bath room. Didn't have dinner yet but so far this room is the largest of all. Location is right across from DogoOnsen, main building and steps to shopping, center of Dogo Onsen. If you chose the location it's definitely this hotel is the best of all. There's a choice of Japanese and Western breakfast. If you can eat fish I'd definitely go for Japanese. Much more choices and selections.

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“Disappointment！　残念！”

Excellent location, facility and food！But.....The hot spring, which is important in this place, had a disinfectant smell. I think that old historical hotels should take this seriously and consider some measures.　ロケーション、設備、食事は申し分有りませんでした。ただ、温泉の消毒薬臭さ対策を行えば、道後温泉1のホテルに成ると思います。