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Best Ryokans in Dogo Onsen

Dogo Onsen in Matsuyama, Shikoku, is Japan's most historically significant hot spring — a public bath that has operated continuously for over 1,000 years and is thought to have inspired the bathhouse in Spirited Away. The surrounding onsen quarter has some of Shikoku's finest ryokans, where guests soak in the same ancient thermal waters that emperors and poets once used.

Bettei Oborozukiyo#1

Bettei Oborozukiyo

Matsuyama, Shikoku

9.4$$$$

**Bettei Oborozukiyo** in Matsuyama, Shikoku, is a serene haven that weaves together the region's rich cultural tapestry with the tranquility of nature. This enchanting ryokan is perfect for travelers seeking a deep connection with Japan's authentic traditions, whether it's a couple celebrating a special moment amidst the gentle beauty of the Seto Inland Sea or a solo traveler drawn to the solitude and inspiration of Shikoku's landscapes. A signature experience here might be a morning stroll through the nearby temples of the Shikoku Pilgrimage, followed by a traditional tea ceremony overlooking the lush gardens, embodying the essence of both the ryokan and its prefecture.

Private OnsenAlkaline simple hot spring — colorless, odorless, silky-smooth bijin no yu (water of beauties)Couples seeking romantic retreat
  • All 19 suites with private open-air onsen baths
  • Alkaline spring from Japan's oldest hot spring source
  • Monthly rotating kaiseki with Ehime's finest ingredients

Recommended stay: 2 nights — two different kaiseki menus, Dogo town, Matsuyama Castle, and Ishiteji Temple.

Dogo Onsen Yamatoya Besso#2

Dogo Onsen Yamatoya Besso

Matsuyama, Shikoku

9.1$$$

A refined boutique ryokan in Dogo Onsen — Japan's oldest hot spring, referenced in 8th-century records — with private garden baths and a serene atmosphere.

Private OnsenAlkaline simple thermal spring with exceptionally soft, skin-clearing waterHistory enthusiasts drawn to Japan's oldest and most historically documented hot spring
Yamatoya Honten#3

Yamatoya Honten

Matsuyama, Shikoku

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Elegant 1868 ryokan adjacent to Japan's oldest hot spring bathhouse in historic Dogo Onsen.

Private OnsenSimple alkaline spring (pH 9.1)Cultural travelers wanting to experience Japan's oldest hot spring
  • Steps from Dogo Onsen Honkan — Japan's oldest and most iconic bathhouse
  • Established in 1868 with over 155 years of hospitality tradition
  • Gentle pH 9.1 alkaline "beauty water" spring

Recommended stay: 1-2 nights

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