Yamatoya Besso

There was nothing I didn't like per say, but if the A/C had capability to actually cool the room down that would have made it legitimately the perfect stay.

I like the bath as there were very few guests taking the bath with me. The price is over priced for the value. I had breakfast for two days and it was ok but should not be worth that much.

Private, clean, quiet, considerate. Not crowded. One night we had Half board plan - the kaiseki dinner and breakfast offered an experience far beyond a simple Japanese home-style meal. I (my family) enjoyed everything at the Yamatoya Besso.

We did not realize that the Yamatoya Besso is a beautiful but older traditional ryokan surrounded by the tall multi-story high rise lodgings around the Dogo Onsen. The level of service was very high and traditional which we were not expecting and in retrospect we appreciated and really set a bar for over our multiple trips to Japan and ryokan stays. Its location just above the Dogo Onsen annex and historic shopping arcade was a highlight and we did have views of Matsuyama Castle from our room. The water feature in the room, the kaiseki style breakfast served in the room, and the onsen were highlights. The traditional and high level of service was unexpected at first so you really have to put yourself into the mindset of experiencing the formalities of a very traditional ryokan experience. That said it wasn't stuffy, just unexpected. We've stayed at numerous ryokans over the years and this one set the bar for service and tradition, so just be willing to go with their exceptional hospitality.

Very helpful and attentive staff. The hotel is in a quiet location but still very close to the main shopping street. The onsen was very nice and clean. We love everything about it :D nothing!

Onsen was so convenient. Staff extremely friendly and helpful. All good.

Staff were exceptionally helpful, room was super spacious with many amenities. The onsite onsen was really beautiful. Was quite expensive base price not including dinner or breakfast.

Very nice omotenashi.

With views of famous Dogo Onsen, this ryokan is central but also feels private. The tatami rooms, art, and generous refreshing welcome drinks (orange juice from the region or tea) and yokan snack where a wonderful summer welcome for our party. The onsens feel quiet and have an option of indoor or outdoor onsen, and the beer on tap outside the onsen is a luxury! The breakfast was held for our party of 6 in a private, beautifully lit room and was delicious. Everyone was kind and welcoming, a wonderful traditional stay in Matsuyama. We had outside yukata we could wear around the area and have access to a sister onsen nearby, too.

The whole experience was great Nothing not to like

Fantastic service, Japanese hospitality at its best. Authentic traditional Japanese accommodation with premium facilities. Would love to return!

Beautiful traditional ryokan with an incredible room and private onsen bath Kimonos provided for the whole family, adding to the authentic experience Exceptional Japanese dinner and breakfast Warm, heartfelt welcome and outstanding service — the lady who served us was especially sweet and attentive It was on the pricey side — but absolutely worth it

Very good

Yamatoya Besso is a very exceptional place where you get to experience a ryokan in an amazing onsen. The staff is exceptionally kind and helpful. I am hoping to visit again in the future and if I do, that would be a third visit. Absolutely nothing.

Breakfast and dinner were quite good but not exceptional. Lack of comfort in the room, and very poor lounge facilities.

Superb

Beautiful onsen ryokan right in the heart of Dogo Onsen! Staff was incredibly helpful and kind. When I asked if they had

We loved our four day stay in Yamatoya Besso. The onsen was fabulous. We had it to ourselves. The staff was super attentive especially Midori who speaks excellent English but everyone was wonderful. Breakfast was amazing. The location was superb, close to Matsuyama Castle, shopping, cafes, restaurants, and a short train ride to all the local sites. We look forward to returning to Yamatoya Besso. There wasn't much of a lobby or a common place to hang out but it wasn't a problem.

The perfect ryokan

The service, the food, the onsen. Everything. Not applicable.