Ryokan Dougoya puts you within a 10-minute drive of Dogo Onsen and Setonaikai National Park. Other highlights include a terrace and a garden. Public transportation is close by: Dogo Onsen Tram Stop is only 6 minutes on foot.
Languages
English, Japanese
At a glance
Hotel size
7 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age – 15
Check-out time is 10 AM
Restrictions related to your trip
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Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests who park at the offsite parking lot (surcharge) may not retrieve their car until check out. Guests planning to arrive on motorcycle must notify the property prior to arrival.
Required at check-in
Cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 15
Children
Children (2 years old and younger) are not allowed
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas (5-device limit)
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Uncovered on-site self-parking (JPY 550 per night)
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Japanese breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–9:00 AM
Tea service at check-in
Shared microwave
Shared fridge
What to do
Hot springs
Bike rentals nearby
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Luggage storage
Facilities
1 building/tower
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Terrace
Television in common areas
Communal living room
Room amenities
Home comfort
Air conditioning and heating
Slippers
Freshen up
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Free tea bags/instant coffee
More
Housekeeping (on request)
In-room safe
Tatami (woven mat floors)
Local maps
Special features
Spa
There are hot springs on site.
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A bathing tax, collected at the property, may be charged. The bathing tax applies to properties with hot springs and ranges from JPY 150-500 per person, per night based on local regulations. Please note that further exemptions may apply.
Optional extras
Japanese breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately JPY 3300 per person
Parking
Uncovered self-parking costs JPY 550 per night
Policies
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels etc). Additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
This property does not have lifts.
This property only accepts cash.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Also known as
Dougoya
Dougoya Inn
Dougoya Inn Matsuyama
Dougoya Matsuyama
Ryokan Dougoya Matsuyama
Ryokan Dougoya
Ryokan Dougoya Ryokan
Ryokan Dougoya Matsuyama
Ryokan Dougoya Ryokan Matsuyama
Frequently asked questions
Does Ryokan Dougoya offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Ryokan Dougoya does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Ryokan Dougoya?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Ryokan Dougoya?
Yes. Self-parking costs JPY 550 per night.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Ryokan Dougoya?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.
What is there to do at Ryokan Dougoya and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as cycling. Additional recreation on-site includes hot springs. Ryokan Dougoya also has a garden.
What's the area around Ryokan Dougoya like?
Ryokan Dougoya is a short 6-minute walk from Dogo Onsen Tram Stop and 3 minutes' walk from Dogo Onsen.
Ryokan Dougoya Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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9.0/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
7.4/10
Amenities
8.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
1 Jun 2024
A beautiful traditional ryokan inn experience. Loved the in-house hot springs bath.
Roberta
Roberta, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
25 Jun 2023
Katherine
Katherine, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
11 Apr 2023
The ryokan was well preserved and maintained an old Japanese traditional style house. Our room was a spacious tatami mat room with small and cute yards. Kotatsu (a table with heater) provided a nice touch.
The private bath was small but enough for two to three people.
It is a good ryokan to experience Japanese Inn, especially people from overseas. One side note, you do not expect to sleep on bed in this Ryokan.
Staff was kind and friendly.
Recommend!!
Yasu
Yasu, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
6 Mar 2020
this is a beautiful inn with very traditional setting. location is good 5 min walk to dogolane hotspring.
Eva Kah Leng
Eva Kah Leng, 2-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional
14 Nov 2019
A little 'traditional' gem
My partner and I had a great time at Dougoya. Our experience in such a traditional manner (tatami room, yukata, futon, onsen, simple breakfast) made our stay memorable. Thanks to the owner and his staff :)
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
26 May 2019
It's more like a hostel.
For Lam Colin
For Lam Colin, 1-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional
23 May 2019
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
13 Oct 2018
Very friendly staff and pleasant atmosphere. Breakfast is a little basic but everything else is a 10 out of 10
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
30 May 2018
We had a lovely time at this hotel. It has a bit of a hostel vibe with the shared toilets and showers, although it was all impeccably clean and we never had to wait for a turn.
The staff were lovely and very helpful. Breakfast was basic but filling and the coffee was really nice.
The ryokan is an easy tram ride out of the centre to Dōgo, where the famous onsen is. (I would greatly recommend going there too and having the tea and sweets after your bath! It felt very luxurious!)
Charlotte
Charlotte, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
29 May 2018
Beautiful traditional inn located within the historic Dogo area. We had a large tatami room with futon which we were hoping for. Lovely breakfast provided. Didn't know that there was a small onsen (bath) at the inn until we got there, ran out of time to use it but we went to another fantastic one nearby.
Would definitely stay here again, thanks for your hospitality and beautiful building.
Terence
Terence, 1-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional
30 Apr 2018
Loved it.
Very good-value if you don't mind sharing bathrooms - Dogo Onsen and Asuka-no-yu around the corner for bathing opportunity anyway and you can wear yukatas and slippers provided by Dougoya to wear around town. Our actual tatami room was very spacious and peaceful. Japanese breakfast extremely simple, hot rice, misoshiru, pickles, tea and coffee, served in a functional kitchen, but you are welcome to bring extra food to supplement. Staff were wonderfully kind and charming. We'd go back any time.
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10/10 Exceptional
2 Jan 2018
We absolutely loved this Ryokan! It is a beautiful building, of historical Japanese style. The rooms were comfortable and clean, the hospitality superb. It is located within walking distance of the Dogo Onsen and affiliated shopping area plus the local streetcar is nearby too. The hot waters of the Ryokan's onsen are from the same source as the Dogo Onsen so thoroughly enjoyed the comforts of bathing 'in house'. If you are looking for a traditional, non-Western style of accommodation, we definitely recommend this Ryokan. We hope to return for another visit too!
Cynthia
Cynthia, 1-night family trip
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8/10 Very good
22 Oct 2017
Nice and clean traditional house.
Rooms are large and clean. Staff is very friendly. Walking distance to the old bath house and bus and tram stations. Lots of restaurants and good shopping nearby.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
26 May 2017
Fantastic Ryokan
Excellent stay. Very friendly and helpful host and a fantastic ryokan. Close to Dogo Onsen. Nice traditional breakfast and a great place to relax.
Adam
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8/10 Very good
10 Nov 2016
Artist in residence room was beautiful and spacious. Ryokan has nice relaxing atmosphere
Mari
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10/10 Exceptional
20 Oct 2016
A cozy little ryokan with character - love it!
A traditional Japanese ryokan with a strong human touch!
The owner was so kind to offer us a bigger and more conveniently located room on the first floor so we didn't need to move our heavy luggage up and down.
The room was overseeing the zen garden of the ryokan and it was lovely!
Kai Chi
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10/10 Exceptional
26 May 2016
Great location . Able to easily walk to places of interest and restaurant
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10/10 Exceptional
11 Jan 2016
Very close to the traditional hot spring
The hotel also has a own hot spring. This is small but very good.