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About this property
Comfortable Accommodations: Yamatoya Besso in Matsuyama offers family rooms with private bathrooms, air-conditioning, and garden or city views. Each room includes a tea and coffee maker, refrigerator, and free toiletries. Relaxing Facilities: Guests can enjoy a hot spring bath, spa and wellness center, open-air bath, and sun terrace. Additional amenities include a hot tub, lounge, and public bath. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Dining Experience: The ryokan serves Asian breakfast in-room and offers dinner with special diet menus. A variety of dining areas provide comfortable spaces for meals. Prime Location: Located 6.2 mi from Matsuyama Airport, Yamatoya Besso is near Joshin-ji Temple (6-minute walk) and Matsuyama Shrine (less than 0.6 mi). The surrounding hot spring area offers relaxation opportunities.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular amenities
- Private Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- Spa
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Breakfast
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Angela
United States
“With views of famous Dogo Onsen, this ryokan is central but also feels private. The tatami rooms, art, and generous refreshing welcome drinks (orange juice from the region or tea) and yokan snack where a wonderful summer welcome for our party. ...” - Anne-marie
United States
“Yamatoya Besso is a very exceptional place where you get to experience a ryokan in an amazing onsen. The staff is exceptionally kind and helpful. I am hoping to visit again in the future and if I do, that would be a third visit.” - Jonathan
United States
“We loved our four day stay in Yamatoya Besso. The onsen was fabulous. We had it to ourselves. The staff was super attentive especially Midori who speaks excellent English but everyone was wonderful. Breakfast was amazing. The location was...” - Wolfgang
Germany
“Very nice ryokan, with fantastic service and wonderful food. They really make you feel welcome! Highly recommended!” - Beth
United States
“Extraordinarily beautiful and well appointed traditional rooms. Location superb. The onsen was quiet and the after bathing beer on tap and ice cream in wooden boxes so luxe. I will stay here again. Service and food was exceptional.” - Therese
United Kingdom
“Great authentic ryokan experience and beautiful onsen, and free beer on tap!” - Alan
Canada
“A traditional Japanese onsen with all the modern conveniences woven in. The staff was exceptionally helpful and caring. When we came by taxi, we were surprised that the taxi driver would not take a credit card, and explained the problem to the...” - Matthew
United States
“Property was flexible in accomodating a late arrival (9 PM, two hours after normal cutoff); rooms were spacious and the rooms were comfy; amenities were complete and the food was extremely delicious. Staff were very helpful (including trying to...” - City
Hong Kong
“The decoration inside the room is wonderful, kind of like an Art Gallery right inside your room, attached photos are the decorating corner right inside our guest room this time. Although the hotel is a three-storey modern building with lift access...” - Pilar
United Kingdom
“This is a very special place to stay. The dinner experience was incredible, and the onsen (bath) has fantastic views.”
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Children of all ages are welcome.
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Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.




