Ryokan Dougoya in Matsuyama

If you want a true Japanese experience amongst all the normal hotels then this is traditional and great.

Very good experience at the Dogoya hotel. The staf help me a lot to book New accomadation at shikoku. And the breakfast was super fresh and teastfull. Beautifull old house. I feel very welkom. I come back again. JOHANNES FROM HOLLAND.

It was my first trip to Japan with my friend.
Wood house's mood was amazing.
House Owner was so kind and nice.
I really appreciate with his effort.

The Ryokan Dougoya was one of my best Japan experiences by far. The Dogo area is quaint but full of interesting shops, alleys, and restaurants without being wildly expensive or pretentious like can be found in some larger cities. The Ryokan itself is located just off the main street meaning it stayed quiet and comfortable the whole time while still having great access to everything nearby. Our host was amazing, I could not have asked for someone better. He is the sole owner/proprietor of the Ryokan and puts forth 150% effort at all times to ensure you are comfortable, happy, and getting to all the cool places. His English is fantastic and he has so many good recommendations for local food and act

Beautiful little Ryokan with only 7 rooms in the Dogo area. We loved our 3 nights and really appreciated the host's style, advice and Hisa's japanese vegetable breakfast. All around are high rise hotels but you won't notice anymore once you're inside of Dougoya.

We stayed at Dougoya for two nights in late May and can’t recommend it more highly.
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The property is a 90 year old factory that has been renovated and meticulously maintained. The rooms are spacious and comfortable with traditional tatami and futon bedding and some modern art touches too.
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Bathrooms are shared and a kept to a high standard of cleanliness. There is a small onsen on site, which is cute, but primarily utilitarian (unlikely to need due to proximity to other onsen).
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The host is lovely and considerate - with a great taste in music (and great record collection.)
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I recommend the breakfast, too, as this was a highlight. Very hearty, with a lot of vegetables (unusual in Japan).
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The ryokan is located 5 minutes from the main onsen and shopping area, so highly convenient.
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So long as you are comfortable with shared bathrooms, I would strongly recommend this ryokan.

A beautiful traditional ryokan inn experience. Loved the in-house hot springs bath.

Dogoya Accommodation boasts a super friendly host and a fantastic house filled with unique features, as seen in the pictures. 🏡📸 The breakfast served is wonderful, set in an exclusive environment that enhances the whole experience. 🍳🌟 I would definitely return and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a special stay with excellent hospitality. Thank you for a memorable visit!

This was my first time in Matsuyama and Dogo Onsen, and it was also my first time there, so when I arrived at night and tried to go there, I didn't know where it was, and even when I searched, it showed a completely different area from Dogo Onsen, which was a big obstacle when I arrived. 　It was my first time there, so I chose a nearby place to go to Dogo Onsen, but when I arrived, a completely different place was shown, so I panicked quite a bit, but when I contacted Dogoya by phone, they were very kind and I was able to calm down and get there safely, so I'm very grateful for their help.

Dogoya is a quaint, hidden inn, and conveniently located about a 5-minute walk from Dogo Onsen.

I definitely don't recommend it for families (especially with small children).

If I go to Matsuyama again, I'll stay at Dogoya (next time I'll be able to go there without getting lost), so I look forward to seeing you then.

I'm sorry that I wasn't able to thank the innkeeper for his help, because I arrived at night and left early in the morning.

They said they were lucky enough to get a private room... but I thought they were all private rooms. This place has a minshuku concept, so even if you're lucky enough to get a private room, the bathroom is shared. Accommodation is not cheap either. If I go again next time, I think I'll spend more money and go to another hot spring hotel or ryokan nearby.