Yamatoya Honten
Location: Dougo Yunomachi 20-8, Matsuyama, jp
Star Rating: 4 Stars
Property Type: Ryokans
About this Property
Hot Spring Baths for Ultimate Relaxation
Yamatoya Honten in Matsuyama offers the perfect retreat with not just one, but three soothing bath options - a hot spring bath, a public bath, and an open-air bath. Unwind and rejuvenate in these tranquil settings after a day of exploring the city.
Comfortable Accommodations with Modern Amenities
Each unit at Yamatoya Honten is thoughtfully equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, and a private bathroom. Some units even feature a safety deposit box for your convenience. Enjoy a comfortable stay with all the necessary amenities provided.
Convenient Location with Nearby Attractions
Situated in a geothermal area, this ryokan is surrounded by numerous hot springs for you to visit. Explore nearby landmarks such as Matsuyama Shrine and Miyukiji Temple, both just a short distance away. Book your stay at Yamatoya Honten for a memorable experience.
Policies
Check-in: 03:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Amenities & Facilities
- Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- Restaurant
- Lift / Elevator
- Luggage storage
- Safety deposit box
- Fax/photocopying
- Massage services
- Karaoke
- Non-smoking throughout
- Kid meals
- Public Bath
- Coffee Shop on site
- Staff adhere to local safety protocols
- Guest rooms disinfected between stays
- Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
- Physical distancing rules followed
- Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
- Fire extinguishers
- First aid kit available
- Sanitized tableware & silverware
- Smoke alarms
- Physical distancing in dining areas
- Key access
- CCTV outside property
- Process in place to check health of guests
- 24-hour security
- Security alarm
- Thermometers for guests provided by property
- Television in common areas
- Front desk (limited hours)
- Free wired internet
- Self parking (surcharge)
- Spa tub (surcharge)
- Internet access
- Housekeeping on request
- Wine release events
- Reception hall
Rooms Available
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Single Room - Non-Smoking
Offering free toiletries, this single room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a bidet and a hairdryer. This single room is air-conditioned and features a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a wardrobe, an electric kettle and a carpeted floor. The unit offers 1 bed.
Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Fan
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Slippers
- Satellite channels
- Alarm clock
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Bidet
- Toilet paper
- Trash cans
- Yukata
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Japanese-Style Junior Suite - Non-Smoking
The spacious suite has 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom with a bath and free toiletries. The suite offers air conditioning, tatami, a wardrobe, a safe deposit box, as well as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The unit has 7 futons.
Max Occupancy: 7 (7 Adults)
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Fan
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Slippers
- Satellite channels
- Alarm clock
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Bidet
- Toilet paper
- Trash cans
- Yukata
- Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
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Japanese-Style Suite
The spacious suite has 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a bath and free toiletries. The suite features air conditioning, tatami, a wardrobe, a safe deposit box and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The unit has 8 futons.
Max Occupancy: 8 (8 Adults)
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Fan
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Slippers
- Satellite channels
- Alarm clock
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Bidet
- Toilet paper
- Trash cans
- Yukata
- Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
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Twin Room - Non-Smoking
The spacious twin room offers air conditioning, a wardrobe, as well as a private bathroom featuring a bath and a bidet. The twin room features an electric kettle, a carpeted floor, yukata, heating, as well as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The unit offers 2 beds.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Fan
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Slippers
- Satellite channels
- Alarm clock
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Bidet
- Toilet paper
- Trash cans
- Yukata
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Deluxe Twin Room, Non Smoking【Half Board】
2 Double Beds
431 sq feet
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
Food & Drink - Refrigerator and room service (limited hours)
Bathroom - Private bathroom, separate bathtub and shower, slippers, and free toiletries
Practical - Safe, free newspaper, and iron/ironing board (on request)
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 4 (2 Adults)
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Private bathroom
- Slippers
- Satellite channels
- Bidet
- Room service (limited hours)
- Free newspaper
- Daily housekeeping
- Separate bathtub and shower
- Free WiFi
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Semi Suite Japanese Room, Non Smoking
7 Twin Futons
667 sq feet
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
Food & Drink - Mini-fridge and room service (limited hours)
Bathroom - Private bathroom, separate bathtub and shower, slippers, and free toiletries
Practical - Safe, free newspaper, and iron/ironing board (on request)
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 7 (7 Adults)
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Private bathroom
- Slippers
- Satellite channels
- Wardrobe or closet
- Bidet
- Room service (limited hours)
- Free newspaper
- Daily housekeeping
- Separate bathtub and shower
- Free WiFi
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Standard Japanese Style Room, Non Smoking【Half Board】
5 Twin Futons
484 sq feet
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
Food & Drink - Mini-fridge and room service (limited hours)
Bathroom - Private bathroom, separate bathtub and shower, slippers, and free toiletries
Practical - Safe, free newspaper, and iron/ironing board (on request)
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 5 (5 Adults)
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Private bathroom
- Slippers
- Satellite channels
- Wardrobe or closet
- Bidet
- Room service (limited hours)
- Free newspaper
- Daily housekeeping
- Separate bathtub and shower
- Free WiFi
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Semi Suite Japanese Room, Non Smoking【Half Board】
7 Twin Futons
667 sq feet
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
Food & Drink - Mini-fridge and room service (limited hours)
Bathroom - Private bathroom, separate bathtub and shower, slippers, and free toiletries
Practical - Safe, free newspaper, and iron/ironing board (on request)
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 7 (7 Adults)
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Private bathroom
- Slippers
- Satellite channels
- Wardrobe or closet
- Bidet
- Room service (limited hours)
- Free newspaper
- Daily housekeeping
- Separate bathtub and shower
- Free WiFi
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Deluxe Twin Room, Non Smoking
2 Double Beds
431 sq feet
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
Food & Drink - Refrigerator and room service (limited hours)
Bathroom - Private bathroom, separate bathtub and shower, slippers, and free toiletries
Practical - Safe, free newspaper, and iron/ironing board (on request)
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 4 (2 Adults)
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Private bathroom
- Slippers
- Satellite channels
- Wardrobe or closet
- Bidet
- Room service (limited hours)
- Free newspaper
- Daily housekeeping
- Separate bathtub and shower
- Free WiFi
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Single Room, Non Smoking【Half Board】
1 Large Twin Bed
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
Food & Drink - Refrigerator and room service (limited hours)
Bathroom - Private bathroom, separate bathtub and shower, slippers, and free toiletries
Practical - Safe, free newspaper, and iron/ironing board (on request)
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Private bathroom
- Slippers
- Satellite channels
- Bidet
- Room service (limited hours)
- Free newspaper
- Daily housekeeping
- Separate bathtub and shower
- Free WiFi
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Japanese-Style Room - Non-Smoking
The spacious quadruple room provides air conditioning, tatami, as well as a private bathroom featuring a bath and a bidet. The quadruple room offers a wardrobe, a safe deposit box, an electric kettle, yukata and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The unit offers 5 futons.
Max Occupancy: 5 (5 Adults)
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Fan
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Slippers
- Satellite channels
- Alarm clock
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Bidet
- Toilet paper
- Trash cans
- Yukata
- Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
Guest Reviews
- Henrik (7/5): Gut, aber zu teuer - Direkt am Dogo – Onsen gelegen, auch Restaurants sind in der Nähe. Zimmer im klassischen japanischen Stil. Ausgezeichnet sind variantenreiches japanisches Buffet zum Frühstück Insgesamt aber doch viel zu teuer für das, was geboten ist.
- Lebre (9/5): Très sympa - Très bon emplacement et hôtel confortable. Très joli Onsen et massages vraiment au top. Petit déjeuner sous forme de buffet très varié. Gentillesse du personnel. Dommage que le café foot bath ait été fermé suite golden week.
- MINJU (10/5): - 위치가 너무 좋고 직원들이 너무 친절했어요 중앙난방으로 방이 너무 추운데 온풍기를 빌릴수 있어서 좀 나았어요
- Kosuke (10/5): -
- Takashi (10/5): - 道後温泉本館へ徒歩1分もかからないくらいの近場で、かつ高級旅館だったので、とても満足しています！ スタッフの方もとても丁寧で、外出するときは「行ってらっしゃいませ」、戻ってきた時は「おかえりなさい」という声かけがとても印象的でした！ あと、蛇口からみかんジュースが出るサービスも無料で飲み放題！めっちゃ良かったです！ ありません！
- 海斗 (10/5): -
- KENJI (9/5): -
- 中本 (9/5): -
- Kim (8/5): -
- Jung-He (10/5): Premium stay - The best hotel in Town. Feel privileged to stay here. The staff has pride in offering the best hospitality they can do. Nothing to dislike
- Kong (7/5): Good place to unwind esp after the dogo crowd - Friendly staff and dont need to wait too long for the elevators Great breakfast, beyond expectation on the food quality given that its a buffet. Good valet attendant to park the vehicle for you No resting area after the onsen U need to climb the stair or wait for the elevator No chair/ bench at the outdoor onsen No option to eat in (the room)
- Yamazaki (10/5): -
- Merav (9/5): -
- Toshiya (9/5): 非常に良い時間を過ごせました - 温泉 部屋 サービス 朝食 窓からの景色
- WAI LOK (9/5): -
- ryougo (8/5): -
- 詩君 (7/5): 還算不錯 - 地點好 露天浴池太小 尤其男湯
- Sujin (10/5): 또 방문하고 싶은 호텔입니다 - 대중탕이 너무 깨긋하고 물도 좋아서 잘 이용했습니다. 없어요
- kwon (10/5): - 저녁식사 미리 예약해서 7명 모두 매우 만족스러웠습니다. 저녁 식사후 디저트로 조리장님의 서프라이즈 말차초코와 녹차는 잊을 수 없는 만큼 맛있었습니다 그리고, 체크인 전, 후 짐을 맡아 주셔서 이동하기 매우 좋았습니다. 한가지 덧붙여 제가 물건을 두고 왔는데, 메일로 친절히 답변주셔서 안심할 수 있었습니다. 너무 감사드립니다. 다음에도 꼭 머물고 싶습니다.
- Stanislav (10/5): -
- 水野 (10/5): -
- NOBUKO (10/5): - 建物、部屋、設備、お風呂、サービス、スタッフの方々の対応全てが良かった
- Masaki (6/5): -
- George (9/5): Excellent stay, fantastic staff - Ultra quiet. Not many to almost none western tourists who can disrupt by being loud. It is pricey but you feel it. Room was nice and I loved the traditional bathhouse vibe in the whole hotel. From simple note music in the corridors to the provision of traditional Japanese attire to walk the city Breakfast was amazing. A lot of options and fresh. The lobby was great too and the bath was done really well. Tattoo friendly as well. Staff members extremely polite. It almost felt you are in a time capsule inside the hotel. Location was great you are hunting for onsen away from the busy city centre. Room was very good sized for one person. Nothing in particular. Rooms are are a bit thin walled. While I had no issues with other guests on either side of my room, during the first night, the person above was stomping the floor for three to four hours until 2am so my sleep was very rough. The next day they left and slept well. Bathroom is a bit old, could use an update.
- Yeh (9/5): - 傳統的日式酒店，設備上篇舊一點，地點很棒靠近道後溫泉街，服務是標準的日式服務非常貼心，房間跟大浴場也很乾淨，體驗傳統日式文化的好選擇
- Lucia (9/5): Un ryokan moderno con un bellissimo interior design - Pur essendo un hotel moderno la cosa spettacolare dell'hotel è l'arredamento interno sofisticato ma nello stesso tempo essenziale nel suoi stile ryokan moderno. Il personale come nello standard giapponese è molto gentile. Ottima colazione ed eccellente onsen interno alla struttura . nelle immediate vicinanze c'è quello famoso pubblico della città.
- hideyuki (10/5): -
- takaya (10/5): とても素晴らしい思い出になりました - 温泉もとてもよく、朝食も豪華で スタッフの皆さんの気配り、心配りも とてもよく、誕生日のサプライズにも 心良くお付き合い頂き、プレゼントまで ご用意してくださり、また次回も宿泊 したいと思います。本当にいい思い出になりました。 ありがとうございました。 特になし
- Chun Ming (8/5): - 距離道後溫泉本館和商店街很近, 有免費的橙汁 早餐有海鮮丼 冬天強制暖房, 只能開一點點的窗縫取涼
- Kazuhiro (7/5): また行きたい - 道後温泉に近いところ 別にありません
- Yui (10/5): とても良かったです！ - 道後温泉本館までとても近くてホテルの温泉とどちらも楽しめた。
- FENG-LAN (8/5): -
- GAK-HYEON (10/5): -
- shuntaro (9/5): 最高でした - 景色が良い、きれい なし
- Tatjana (9/5): -
- Nozomi (10/5): いい思い出になりました - とにかく設備が素晴らしい ホテルの方の接客ぐ素晴らしい 朝のビュッフェも素晴らしい 能舞台が素敵 思うたりません
- 寛 (10/5): - 熱を出してしまい、氷枕を貸してくれたり、チェックアウトをすごい延ばしてくれて、優しかった！風呂に入れなかったので、また絶対に行く！ ない！
- TAIGA (10/5): -
- Ditte (10/5): -
- vivian (10/5): 宾至如归的完美温泉酒店 - 房间很大很舒服 榻榻米的床也很舒服 酒店的温泉比隔壁的道后本馆更好，泡好温泉后，还可以喝到酒店提供的冰梅酒，非常写意 none 前台工作人员的英语沟通能力如果再好一点就完美了
- Graham (9/5): - The place is really beautiful, and the staff are incredibly helpful and kind - always ready to resolve issues. Floor carpets are looking a bit old (and it having a bathhouse means there's some issue with water marking) but the place is brilliant otherwise.
- 歡萱 (8/5): -
- Hsuan Ju (9/5): 有氛圍的老店，距離道後溫泉本館很近 - 溫泉很棒，櫃檯人員服務親切，一樓有柳橙汁可以免費體驗 客房樓層稍顯老舊 玄關的燈偏暗，整理行李有點不方便
- Lebrand (10/5): -
- Takayuki (10/5): -
- yukie (10/5): - 蛇口から出てくるみかんジュースが楽しめて良かったです。日本酒と駄菓子の無料コーナーも良かった。 夕食は見た目もお味も良かったです。鯛のお刺身が分厚くてとても美味しかったです。 浴衣ではなく、作務衣なら尚良しでした。
- 久保 (9/5): - 道後温泉本館のすぐそばで、部屋からの眺めもよく、広くてスッキリし、とても清潔でした。 温泉を出たところで、日本酒や駄菓子を用意してくださっていて、大人の私達も喜んで色々選べて楽しかったです。 ロビーではみかんジュースが蛇口からでるようになってて、美味しくよばれました。 特になし
- Takehiro (10/5): - 忘れ物対応良かったです
- Amane (9/5): もう一度泊まりたいと感じた。 - 大和屋本店ならではの日本酒やみかんジュースの飲み放題、駄菓子の食べ放題などが共有スペースにあり、とても充実していて楽しむことが出来た。 朝食には鯛や鰤などのお刺身が並び、海鮮丼にして食べたが新鮮でとても美味しかった。 室内も広く清潔で、一泊で帰るのがもったいないとおもった。 エレベーターが団体客によりとても混みあっていたため乗るのに時間がかかってしまった。
- Asami (10/5): - スタッフの方の対応が丁寧で気持ち良かった。ご飯がどれも美味しく、品数も豊富で大満足。 露天風呂も素晴らしかった。
- Yu (9/5): -
- Mr. りょーさん (10/5): また行きたい - 施設、設備が綺麗で、朝食のブュッフェも食材が無くなる前に上手く補充されていた。予約した日の価格が安価で、利用しやすかった。 特に無し
- Muguruma (10/5): 期待以上でした。次回、道後温泉に宿泊することがあれば、ぜひまた利用させて頂きたいと思います。 - ロケーションは文句なし、スタッフの対応も設備も満足いくものでした。部屋に全身マッサージ機があるのには驚きました。利用させて頂きました。
- Y (7/5): - 道後温泉本館に近く便利
- Fumiko (10/5): - 全てにおいて良かった
- Shun (8/5): -
- Shunsuke (10/5): 最高 - 雰囲気 立地 布団などを敷いていただくタイミングを教えていただきたかったです。
- hyunjoong (10/5): -
- takashi (8/5): - アクセスがよい
- Sarah (10/5): - The staff were so lovely and the hotel had lots of little nice touches that made it a pleasure to stay at. Dogo onsen was next door and the hotel provided towels and yukata to take. The room was quiet and peaceful. I didn’t dine at the hotel but enjoyed the free sake bar and there were lots of options for food nearby.
- Nathaniel (9/5): Superb -
- Shay (10/5): Exceptional -
- SHIGEKO (10/5): - お友達が捻挫してしまい、相談したら、すぐ湿布をだしてくれました！ありがとうございます
- Takao (10/5): - 150年以上の老舗の旅館をExpedia経由で1人でも予約できました。 夕食の和風懐石がすごくよかったです。1品毎に丁寧に説明があり、料理を分かった上でゆっくり味わう、何とも幸せな時間という感じです。 朝食もすごかったです。豪華な刺身が食べ放題でした。 部屋にはマッサージチェアも有りました。
- HITOMI (8/5): - お食事も美味しいかったです。 お部屋も清潔でよかったです。 部屋にマッサージ機があり、のんびりできました。もちろん、ロビーのオレンジジュース、お風呂上がりのお酒、お菓子楽しみました。
- Lews31 (7/5): Good - Close to dogo onsen For the price, small room and buffet breakfast
- Carmel (9/5): Superb -
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Excellent. Right behind Dogo Onsen. Friendly staff. Great atmosphere, best hotel I stayed at. Restaurants a little pricey though.
- Keiko (9/5): Superb -
- Takumi (10/5): - 食べ物がおいしい
- Susie (9/5): wish we had longer to explore the area more - fantastic location, onsen exeptional, had a facial which was excellent
- Takeshi (10/5): - すごく良かったです。
- HITOSHI (10/5): - 接客、料理、施設など全て良かったです。
- MICHIKO (10/5): - ゆっくり出来て良かったです
- Jonathan (10/5): Exceptional -
- hayato (10/5): - happy
- Koji (6/5): - I felt that the Yamato Ryokan is
- Caroline (9/5): Luxurious traditional stay - Very near Dogo Onsen, hotel in traditional style with great own onsen bath. Splendid rooms, good service, dinner is overated.
- Richard (10/5): - The place exceeded expectations from the very beginning where you are greeted at the front entrance. The lobby is large with many tables and seats while waiting for the checkin process. The tatami room was clean and large with a great view of the mountain and Sakura trees. Before dinner a short walk down the hill takes you to Dogo Onsen and small shops. The Totoro shop was a fun place to visit. Then eating a small mochi stick with green tea added to the experience. There were many other snack shops but had to hold back to prepare for the big kaiseki dinner. The kaiseki dinner was beyond spectacular with intricate dish designs and wonderful taste. The Noh play during the meal added to the pleasant dining atmosphere. The Onsen was compact with both indoor and outdoor baths with reasonable temperature of around 43C. There was a small wooden bucket for washing was a nice touch instead of plastic buckets which is common at other places. Overall, this was the best ryokan I have stayed at. Highly recommended.
- Kazunori (10/5): - 客室、温泉が広くて贅沢な点がよい。また、無料のドリンクや駄菓子コーナーなど、気の利いたサービスもグッド。チェックアウト後も12時まで車を預かってくれる点もありがたい。
- Hirotaka (10/5): - 食事、温泉、接客、立地共に、想定以上のクオリティで満足しました。
- Astrid (9/5): Definitely can recommend it, if you are into taking baths! - The location close to Dogo Onsen area is very convenient. Loved the Mikan juice tab in the lobby! The hotel's baths with all the big rocks were nice and relaxing. The free sake tasting after the baths is a nice touch. Though the breakfast selection was nice and unique, the atmosphere in the big hall did not quite match the price range.
- YOSHIYUKI (10/5): - ありがとうございました
- Aleister (9/5): Superb -
- Gregory (8/5): Perfectly located onsen hotel in Matsuyama - A very Japanese focused onsen hotel in the heart of the tourist area. As usual with local Japanese hotels, if you want to eat any meals there, do so on your initial reservation. I did, and was fine, but frustrating that you can’t add after the fact. The hotel was very clean, the staff were friendly(Enough English spoken so no problems) the meals were very good, and I thoroughly enjoyed my Japanese style room. I would happily stay here again in the future
- Houser (9/5): Really great hotel - So convenient and comfortable Spacious rooms Friendly staff
- KWANGHEE (8/5): 좋은 음식과 서비스, 높은 가격 - 높은 가격에 맞게 서비스나 음식이 훌륭합니다만 로비에서 커피나 음료서비스 등이 부족함
- YUKI (10/5): - 旅館の雰囲気が良く、みかんジュースの蛇口や朝食ビュッフェ等魅力的なものが多かったです。 露天風呂は2箇所の格差がデカすぎるのがちょっとどうなのかなと感じました。
- Hyun Sun (6/5): 가성비 대비 비추 합니다 - 온천 외엔 너무 별로예요!! 가격 대비 낙후된 시설과 너무 맛 없는 식사 등.. 다음에 다른 호텔로 가야 할 것 같어요!
- Ravi (10/5): Great location. Friendly staff. Comfortable room. Relaxing onsen - Great location. Friendly staff. Comfortable room. Relaxing onsen
- MandA2012 (8/5): Charming onsen-hotel in perfect location - I had a fantastic stay at the Yamatoya Honten. I stayed for 2 nights and really appreciated that the hotel offered solo travel rates, as this is rare for ryokans in this area. My room was a Standard Japanese-style room on the 10th (top) floor. It was very spacious with a large sleeping/eating area, and a separate, smaller sitting room and fridge / tea area, with windows overlooking the street. There are screens that you can close to close off the sitting area. The bathroom was very basic - separate small room with bath / hand-held sitting shower, separate sink area, and separate w/c. There were lovely face, bath and hair products by POLA. Dinners were served in the 4th floor restaurant which overlooked a courtyard with the Goh stage - it was very pretty. My dinners featured a different menu on the 2 nights and were excellent quality traditional kaiseki meals. Breakfast is buffet-style in a large conference-style room on 2nd floor. There were limited Western breakfast options. I loved the sushi bar with various fresh ingredients to assemble your own sushi bowl. One of the top features of this ryokan is the beautiful onsen in the basement level. There are two gender-separated onsen, and they switch at each bathing time so that you can experience both. One of them has 2 outdoor pools and the other has only 1; both also have a large indoor onsen. They are both spacious with lots of amenities and POLA products. The public spaces in the hotel are dated but have a lot of charm. I found it to be amazing value given the inclusion of 2 meals per day. Also, the location next door to the newly refurbished and incredible Dogo Onsen, could not be better. The area is super charming. I would highly recommend Yamatoya Honten.
- Isako (10/5): - An old but well-kept traditional Japanese style onsen ryokan with great amenities and professional services
- Leah (9/5): Superb -
- ??? (10/5): - 一人旅です。 スタッフの方々の近過ぎず、遠過ぎず。 雰囲気もよく、生活に必要なもの全てに手が届くようなそんなお宿でした。 お部屋にマッサージ機があり、一人でじっくり使わせて頂きました。
- Jerry (8/5): Very good -
- Scott (10/5): - Great
- Sara (8/5): Bra hotell, tveksam mat - Utmärkt hotell, fräscht med bra bad och frukost. Vi var inte så imponerade av middagen; ät den någon annanstans.
- Yuriko (8/5): - 部屋の設備が今ひとつという印象であった。
- Ulrike (9/5): Superb - Extremely kind and helpful staff. Excellent breakfast buffet, with a great choice of fresh fish, local mandarine juices and other speciality products. Best breakfast buffet I had during my trip ( in similar hotels). Very spacious room (japanese style). Good location, walking distance to Onsen and tram. Maybe a bit old-fashioned on some ways and a bit on the expensive side, but definitely worth it. A pity you couldn't book with dinner
- Yichong (8/5): Very good -
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