Yamatoya Honten
790-0842 Ehime, Matsuyama, Dougo Yunomachi 20-8, Japan – Excellent location - show map
Excellent location — rated 9.0/10! (score from 676 reviews)
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This is a delightful property, the rooms are large and placement within them is very good. Breakfast was quite an impressive affair and really delightful each day. The hotel is in a great position.
AustraliaNext to the Dogo Onsen Main Building, it is about 5 mins walk from the Tram station. Onsen facilities were great and there were many activities at the Ryokan, wish there were more time for me to enjoy the onsen. Will definitely be back again.
SingaporeNice onsen and foot spa. There is also a candy and sake bar for free for hotel guests next to the onsen which was a nice extra.
JapanThe breakfast was delicious! We enjoyed the option of Japanese or American. We also appreciated the guidance offered by the front desk and resources in the room about how to wear yukata, what to bring to Dogo Onsen, etc. The dinner was also absolutely fantastic and one of the highlights of our stay.
United StatesThe bath was gorgeous and the free Japanese sake was great. The staff were so friendly and attentive!
Japanお客様に泊まっていただいたが大変満足されていた。道後温泉のすぐそばで、ホテルは高級感があり落ち着いていた。
Japanロビーの美しさに見惚れました。 大浴場も他の温泉に引けを取らないくらいのクリオリティーで気持ちが良かったです。 趣のある空間に囲まれ、歴史ある施設に宿泊でき、大変満足しています。
Japan・道後温泉真横という立地 ・部屋が広くて快適、睡眠時部屋を真っ暗にできる ・朝食が美味しかった ・車回ししてくれる点 ・フリーの冷水、日本酒バー、お菓子バー(湯上がり) ・アイスが注文できる(300円/個) ・従業員のホスピタリティ(雨降りに傘さして車まで案内してくれた)
JapanLocation quiet, yet nestled in a nice food and shopping area. Very well run. Management and staff professional. Baths were wonderful. Clean and comfortable. One of the highlights of my trip. Staff helpful with walking maps and transportation.
United States日本建築の素晴らしさ。畳の廊下、さりげない床の間。 部屋に 谷崎潤一郎の 陰影礼賛が置いてあるのもよかった。
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- What guests loved the most:
“This is a delightful property, the rooms are large and placement within them is very good. Breakfast was quite an impressive affair and really delightful each day. The hotel is in a great position.”
Australia“Next to the Dogo Onsen Main Building, it is about 5 mins walk from the Tram station. Onsen facilities were great and there were many activities at the Ryokan, wish there were more time for me to enjoy the onsen. Will definitely be back again.”
Singapore“Nice onsen and foot spa. There is also a candy and sake bar for free for hotel guests next to the onsen which was a nice extra.”
Japan“The breakfast was delicious! We enjoyed the option of Japanese or American. We also appreciated the guidance offered by the front desk and resources in the room about how to wear yukata, what to bring to Dogo Onsen, etc. The dinner was also absolutely fantastic and one of the highlights of our stay.”
United States“The bath was gorgeous and the free Japanese sake was great. The staff were so friendly and attentive!”
Japan“お客様に泊まっていただいたが大変満足されていた。道後温泉のすぐそばで、ホテルは高級感があり落ち着いていた。”“0”
Japan“ロビーの美しさに見惚れました。 大浴場も他の温泉に引けを取らないくらいのクリオリティーで気持ちが良かったです。 趣のある空間に囲まれ、歴史ある施設に宿泊でき、大変満足しています。”“0”
Japan“・道後温泉真横という立地 ・部屋が広くて快適、睡眠時部屋を真っ暗にできる ・朝食が美味しかった ・車回ししてくれる点 ・フリーの冷水、日本酒バー、お菓子バー(湯上がり) ・アイスが注文できる(300円/個) ・従業員のホスピタリティ(雨降りに傘さして車まで案内してくれた)”“0”
Japan“Location quiet, yet nestled in a nice food and shopping area. Very well run. Management and staff professional. Baths were wonderful. Clean and comfortable. One of the highlights of my trip. Staff helpful with walking maps and transportation.”
United States“日本建築の素晴らしさ。畳の廊下、さりげない床の間。 部屋に 谷崎潤一郎の 陰影礼賛が置いてあるのもよかった。”“0”
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Set in Matsuyama and with Joshin-ji Temple reachable within 600 metres, Yamatoya Honten offers a restaurant, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi and a bar. This 4-star ryokan offers a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage space. Private parking is available on site.
All guest rooms come with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a fridge, a kettle, a bidet, free toiletries and a wardrobe. The ryokan provides some units that feature a safety deposit box, and all rooms include a private bathroom with a bath and a hairdryer.
An Asian breakfast is available every morning at Yamatoya Honten.
The accommodation offers 4-star accommodation with a hot spring bath.
Matsuyama Shrine is less than 0.6 miles from Yamatoya Honten, while Miyukiji Temple is a 19-minute walk from the property. The nearest airport is Matsuyama Airport, 6.2 miles from the ryokan.
This property is a ryokan, which is a type of traditional Japanese Inn. Learn more
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- What is a ryokan?
- A ryokan is a traditional Japanese inn. They usually feature public baths, multi-course dinners, communal spaces where guests can relax, and rooms with woven-straw flooring and futon mats. Like hotels, a range of ryokans (from budget to luxury) is available. What originated centuries ago as a free rest house for long-distance travellers has evolved into a popular destination for relaxation in therapeutic mineral springs.
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- What are the major differences between a ryokan and a hotel?
- Unlike a hotel, where the guest room is simply a place to turn in for the night, a ryokan is more than just an accommodation place to sleep. In Japan, many travellers journey long distances solely for the purpose of relaxing in a hot spring bath and feasting on a traditional multi-course dinner – thus making staying at a ryokan an experience in and of itself. These ryokans typically have Japanese-style rooms with woven-straw flooring and futon beds, instead of Western beds and carpeting. In addition, you remove your shoes at the entrance of the accommodation, or before you enter the room. Modern ryokan may serve buffet-style meals in a dining area, while a more traditional ryokan serves in-room dinners. Some ryokan rooms may come with a private bathroom, while others will only have a shared public bathroom.
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- What is a kaiseki meal?
- Kaiseki is the culinary highlight at a ryokan, embodied in beautifully presented dishes that delight both the palate and the eyes. Each of the 10 to 15 dishes that make up the multi-course Japanese dinner is prepared in such a way that highlights the unique textures, colours, and flavours of the featured seasonal ingredients and local specialties. Served most commonly at special restaurants and ryokan, a traditional kaiseki dinner usually consists of bite-sized appetizers, fresh sashimi (raw fish), soup, grilled fish or meat, a hot pot dish, rice with miso soup, and a small dessert.
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- What is a yukata?
- Yukata is a casual summer kimono typically made of light cotton. Many ryokans offer guests yukata robes during their stay. In some areas, it is common to see guests strolling through the neighbourhood in their yukata. The loose-fitting garment is perfect for relaxing and sleeping in.
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- How to wear a yukata
- First, put your arms through the sleeves like you would with a shirt. Take the right side of the yukata and wrap it across your body. Then take the left side and wrap it over the right, making sure that the robe is levelled at your ankle. Pinning the yukata closed on the right side, wrap the sash around your waist a couple of times and then tie a bow. Generally, the bow is tied around the waist for women, and the hips for men.
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- What is a Japanese hot spring (onsen)?
- Onsen (literally ‘hot spring’) is a term often used to refer to both the mineral-rich hot springs and the bathing facilities that house them. Whether the bath is public or private, gender-segregated or mixed, indoor or outdoor, soaking and unwinding in the soothing geothermal waters at an onsen is a millennia-old custom deeply embedded in Japanese culture.
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- Bathing procedures and etiquette
- At a public bath – onsen or not – guests are expected to shed all their clothes in their respective changing rooms before entering the bathing area. As a common courtesy, once inside the bathing area, guests should wash and rinse their bodies thoroughly before quietly stepping into the hot water. Whether you relax in solitude or converse softly with others is up to you, but guests should always be mindful of others. Wash towels are often used to cover one’s private areas while walking around. However, note that you must not put towels in the water.
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- Why are tattoos not allowed?
- While tattoos have become more popular among the youth of Japan, many Japanese people still associate them with outlaws and organized crime. Nowadays, not all businesses ban customers with tattoos, but you may still be refused admission to public baths and swimming pools. Small tattoos may be covered up using waterproof plasters, but keep in mind that each property has the final say on what’s acceptable.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.
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Property highlights
Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)
Breakfast info
Asian
Private parking available on-site
Open-air bath, Public Bath, Hot spring bath
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See what guests loved the most:
Margaret
Australia“This is a delightful property, the rooms are large and placement within them is very good. Breakfast was quite an impressive affair and really delightful each day. The hotel is in a great position.”
Yiwei
Singapore“Next to the Dogo Onsen Main Building, it is about 5 mins walk from the Tram station. Onsen facilities were great and there were many activities at the Ryokan, wish there were more time for me to enjoy the onsen. Will definitely be back again.”- Miia
Japan“Nice onsen and foot spa. There is also a candy and sake bar for free for hotel guests next to the onsen which was a nice extra.” - Kalyani
United States“The breakfast was delicious! We enjoyed the option of Japanese or American. We also appreciated the guidance offered by the front desk and resources in the room about how to wear yukata, what to bring to Dogo Onsen, etc. The dinner was also...” 
SophiaJapan“The bath was gorgeous and the free Japanese sake was great. The staff were so friendly and attentive!”- SayakaJapan“お客様に泊まっていただいたが大変満足されていた。道後温泉のすぐそばで、ホテルは高級感があり落ち着いていた。”
- MinoruJapan“ロビーの美しさに見惚れました。 大浴場も他の温泉に引けを取らないくらいのクリオリティーで気持ちが良かったです。 趣のある空間に囲まれ、歴史ある施設に宿泊でき、大変満足しています。”
SatoJapan“・道後温泉真横という立地 ・部屋が広くて快適、睡眠時部屋を真っ暗にできる ・朝食が美味しかった ・車回ししてくれる点 ・フリーの冷水、日本酒バー、お菓子バー(湯上がり) ・アイスが注文できる(300円/個) ・従業員のホスピタリティ(雨降りに傘さして車まで案内してくれた)”
NancyUnited States“Location quiet, yet nestled in a nice food and shopping area. Very well run. Management and staff professional. Baths were wonderful. Clean and comfortable. One of the highlights of my trip. Staff helpful with walking maps and transportation.”
TomokoJapan“日本建築の素晴らしさ。畳の廊下、さりげない床の間。 部屋に 谷崎潤一郎の 陰影礼賛が置いてあるのもよかった。”
- What time are the communal baths available?5:00〜9:30 / 15:00〜24:00Answered on 11 October 2021
- Do you cater for any allergy or food preferences?軽度のものや苦手食材としてのご対応は可能でございますが、重度のアレルギーに関してはご対応致しかねる場合がございますので、ご宿泊前にお問い合わせくださいませ。 We can accommodate minor allergies and food allergies, but we may not be able to accommodate severe allergies, so please inquire prior to your stay.Answered on 6 July 2022
- What time do I have to arrive for dinner?夕食時間はは17：30～21：00（20：00オーダーストップ）ですAnswered on 11 October 2021
レストラン松風
Cuisine: Japanese
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children older than 6 years are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
Age restriction
No age restriction for check-in. (Only children 6 and older are allowed)
Yamatoya Honten accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 21:00 and 08:00.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
FAQs about Yamatoya Honten
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Yes, Yamatoya Honten is popular with guests booking family stays.
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Yamatoya Honten is 1.6 miles from the centre of Matsuyama.
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Yamatoya Honten offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Massage
- Karaoke
- Hot spring bath
- Full body massage
- Open-air bath
- Public Bath
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Room options at Yamatoya Honten include:
- Quadruple
- Twin
- Single
- Suite
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Yamatoya Honten has 1 restaurant:
- レストラン松風
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Guests staying at Yamatoya Honten can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.5).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Asian
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The prices at Yamatoya Honten may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
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Check-in at Yamatoya Honten is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.
