Ryokan Dougoya

Traditional Japanese style hotel. Located in a quiet neighborhood but it’s only 5 mins walk to the famous dogo onsen main building & shopping street. Room is clean and spacious, love the kotatsu! Very friendly staff, breakfast was simple (rice & miso soup) but with very good quality, the rice was amazingly delicious!!

Shared bathroom is small(very clean though). Too bad we didn’t get a chance to use the onsen due to the limited operation time.

The private room we booked was huge (by any standards) - it could easily have fit five futon beds. We could relax at the table (and heated blanket), and then sleep on the comfortable futon at night. We were able to privatise the bath one afternoon which was lovely and there were few people so we were also able use it alone following the appropriate male/female schedule. The bath is big enough for two people but anyone who is unused to sharing a sento/onsen bath might find it uncomfortable as it doesn't offer much privacy. Dougaya is situated right next to all the sights of Dogo Onsen and is a good base for visiting Matsuyama. The staff were extremely friendly. We would definitely recommend this place.

We liked everything.

Excellent location, but most important: traditional wooden building with traditional tatami room. I always try to find that when I travel in Japan, and it was difficult in Dogo. I didn't care about the special art though.

Excellent location close to Dogo Onsen Honkan and local shōtengai. Staff were very friendly and helpful, especially Banto san who made some excellent recommendations on local food and drink. Facilities were excellent and clean. Would definitely stay here again when in Matsuyama and would highly recommend.

It is the last remaining wooden ryokan/hotel in Dogo onsen Matsuyama. Need to keep and use it. I do live and come again!

Good breakfast with local rise and soy-been miso. So not necessary to serve dry sea weed, as a common not local ones.