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Rakuten Travel rating 4.67 out of 5 (2,014 reviews). Guests mention a summer festival event that children can enjoy, with one family reporting how much their child loved it, and another saying that on their first trip with a child the baby items were so well stocked that they did not need to bring anything. Families also note thoughtful touches such as staff adjusting the temperature of the tea to suit a child. On the other hand, some guests found the futon mattresses firm and hard to sleep on.
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Kids Facilities
Baby and kids' items available to borrow
Baby and kids' items available to borrow
A range of items for families with young children is available, including a stroller, baby chair, Bumbo seat, crib, infant bedding, children's yukata, setta sandals, swing bed, bath chair, baby bath, children's amenities, picture books, toys and children's tableware. Quantities are limited, so please check with the ryokan in advance if you would like to use them. Diapers and baby food are not provided.
- •Quantities are limited
- •Diapers and baby food are not provided
Kids' set meal
Kids' set meal
As the dinner menu on the private-room dining plan, a kids' set meal is prepared with sashimi of Ai-dai sea bream and saimaki prawn, beef stew, Hamburg steak and more (5,500 yen or 2,200 yen per serving). For younger children, simpler dishes such as chawanmushi (savory steamed egg custard), udon, simmered fish, grilled fish, karaage (fried chicken) and tamagoyaki (rolled omelet) can also be discussed. Allergies must be reported at least 3 days before the date of the stay.
- •Allergies must be reported at least 3 days before the date of the stay
Overview
Dogokan is a Japanese-style ryokan designed by Kisho Kurokawa, standing on high ground in the Dogo Onsen district of Matsuyama, Ehime. It has 90 rooms, and the communal bath, fed by water piped in 100% from Dogo Onsen, has an open-air bath, a waterfall bath (utaseyu), a sauna and more. Children are welcome to stay: a range of items such as cribs and strollers is available to borrow (in limited numbers), and kids' set meals are prepared. The Western-style rooms and the rooms on the top 8th floor come with restrictions on co-sleeping and on use by children under 12.
Rooms
The standard Japanese-style tatami rooms range from 10 to 12.5 tatami mats, and their Kisho Kurokawa design brings together Japanese tradition and contemporary style. Western-style twin rooms come in two types: 17 sq m (for 1-2 guests, with two beds 110 cm wide, 200 cm long and 45 cm high) and 22 sq m (for 1-2 guests, with two beds of the same specification). Neither type can accommodate children who co-sleep. On the 7th floor, the Shofuro wing has 9 rooms with a garden open-air bath fed by piped Dogo Onsen water, so guests can enjoy the onsen in their own room. On the 8th and top floor, the Shofuro rooms — Japanese-Western rooms 801 and 808, and Japanese-modern twin rooms 802 through 807 — do not accept children under 12.
Dining
Dinner and breakfast include kaiseki course meals, served as in-room dining or at the on-site restaurant Shiki Hanasuki. For children, a kids' set meal is prepared as the dinner menu on the private-room dining plan, with sashimi of Ai-dai sea bream and saimaki prawn, beef stew, Hamburg steak and more (5,500 yen or 2,200 yen per serving). For younger children, simpler dishes such as chawanmushi (savory steamed egg custard), udon, simmered fish, grilled fish, karaage (fried chicken) and tamagoyaki (rolled omelet) can also be discussed. If anyone has allergies or ingredients they would rather avoid, please let the ryokan know at least 3 days before the date of your stay.
Baths and Onsen
The communal bath is fed by water piped in 100% from Dogo Onsen and offers a variety of bathing areas, including a hot bath, a warm bath, a waterfall bath (utaseyu), an open-air bath, a reclining bath and a sauna. Hours are 5 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. to midnight. There is no private-hire bath. A stair lift is installed on the staircase leading to the communal bath.
Family-Friendly Features
Items available to borrow include a stroller, baby chair, Bumbo seat, crib, infant bedding, children's yukata, setta sandals, swing bed, bath chair, baby bath, children's amenities, picture books, toys and children's tableware. Quantities are limited. Diapers and baby food are not provided. Children ages 5 and 6 who co-sleep are charged a facility fee of 3,300 yen, tax included. The karaoke lounge and karaoke boxes cannot be used by anyone under 20.
Access
The ryokan is in the Dogo Onsen district, a 5-minute walk from Dogo Onsen Honkan and a 7-minute walk from Dogo Onsen Station. It is about 15 minutes by taxi from JR Matsuyama Station. Parking is available for 60 cars, at 880 yen per vehicle per stay.
Access & Information
| location_onAddress | 7-26 Dogotakocho, Matsuyama, Ehime 790-0841 |
|---|---|
| directions_carAccess | About 15 minutes by taxi from Matsuyama Station on the JR Yosan Line, and about 30 minutes from Matsuyama IC on the Matsuyama Expressway. |
| trainNearest station | Matsuyama Station |
| local_parkingParking | Parking for 60 cars, for a fee of 880 yen per vehicle per stay. |
| callPhone | +81-89-941-7777 |
| paymentsCards | VISA, JCB, American Express, Diners Club, UC, DC, NICOS, Bank Card, UFJ Card, Mastercard, Saison, CF, LIFE, JTB, Takashimaya |
| languageOfficial site | https://www.dogokan.co.jp/open_in_new |
Reference price as of August 26, 2026 (stay date 2026-09-19). Please check the booking site for actual rates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are children's yukata and amenities provided?
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A range of items and amenities for children is available, including children's yukata and setta (traditional Japanese sandals).
Can we borrow baby items such as a stroller or baby chair?
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Baby items including a stroller, baby chair, Bumbo seat, infant bedding, bath chair and baby bath are available.
Are diapers and baby food provided?
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Diapers and baby food are not provided, so you will need to bring your own.
Can simpler meals be prepared for young children?
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The ryokan can also prepare simple meals for young children.
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