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Okudogo Ichiyunomori
forumWhat families say
Guests praise the sheer scale of the large open-air bath - one of the biggest in western Japan - and the five private-hire open-air baths. The staff's hospitality and the Ehime-grown ingredients at the buffet are also well received.
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Large Open-Air Bath 'Suimei no Yu'
Large Open-Air Bath 'Suimei no Yu'
One of the largest open-air baths in western Japan, covering about 1,508 square meters. Seven types of tubs each for men and women, with a source-fed, unfiltered flow of alkaline simple sulfur spring water (pH 9.4).
- •Hours for overnight guests: 5:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. (last entry 8:30 a.m.) and 3 p.m. to midnight (last entry 11:30 p.m.)
- •Day-trip bathing: 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. (last entry 7 p.m.); JPY 1,100 for adults (junior high school age and up), JPY 550 for children (ages 3 to elementary school)
- •Spring water temperature is 38°C, so it is heated up to a usage temperature of 42°C
Private-Hire Open-Air Baths (Yunose)
Private-Hire Open-Air Baths (Yunose)
Yunose, on basement level 1 of the main building, houses five distinctively different private-hire open-air baths, including a rock bath, stone bath, and cypress bath. The stone bath and cypress bath are barrier-free and easy to use with a wheelchair.
- •Hours: 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. (last reception 10 p.m.)
- •Fee: JPY 4,400 per bath / 45 minutes (towel and bath towel included), with 30-minute extensions at JPY 1,100
- •Day-trip reservations open 1 month before the date of use
Garden Pool (Cold-Spring Pool, Summer Only)
Garden Pool (Cold-Spring Pool, Summer Only)
- calendar_monthSeason:Summer only
- water_dropWater depth:Approx. 60 cm
A cold-spring pool that is unusual even nationwide, with two depths of 60 cm and 90 cm so that small children can play safely.
- •Open 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.; may close in bad weather
- •Limited to overnight guests and day-trip guests on pool-inclusive plans
- •Generally open to coincide with summer vacation (late July to August 31, dates vary by year)
- •(Reference) Usage fees per JTB-registered information: JPY 300 for adults, JPY 200 for elementary schoolers, JPY 100 for young children (ages 3 to preschool) - for standalone use outside of a plan
Kids Room (Main Building, 5th Floor)
Kids Room (Main Building, 5th Floor)
- scheduleHours:15:00〜22:00
An indoor play facility on the 5th floor of the main building, in the playroom area, equipped with a slide, toys, and other play equipment for children.
- •Opening hours: 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. (per official kannai)
- •Check availability at the front desk before use
Baby and Kids Rental Items
Baby and Kids Rental Items
Amenities included in the basic room rate: baby wipes, baby soap, towels and bath towels, children's yukata (90/100/120/140 cm), and slippers. Items available on request (limited quantity, advance request needed): diapers (S/M/L), ready-made baby food (for ages 5 to 12 months), a diaper trash bin, a crib, a bed guard, and baby soap.
- checkBaby wipes (included in room rate)
- checkBaby soap (included in room rate)
- checkChildren's yukata (XS 90cm / S 100cm / M 120cm / L 140cm, included in room rate)
- checkTowels, bath towels, slippers (included in room rate)
- checkDiapers S/M/L (on request, limited quantity)
- checkReady-made baby food (for ages 5-12 months, on request, limited quantity)
- checkDiaper trash bin (on request)
- checkCrib (on request)
- checkBed guard (on request)
- checkBaby chair / children's chair
- checkStroller rental (free, per JTB-registered information)
- checkHot water (60°C) for formula preparation available in the room, per JTB-registered information
Baby Lunch and Kids' Menu
Baby Lunch and Kids' Menu
In addition to the Japanese-and-Western buffet at Restaurant Sakura, a baby lunch (for ages 1-3) can be arranged with advance reservation. The nine major allergens (egg, shrimp, crab, buckwheat, dairy, peanut, wheat, walnut, and cashew) are labeled at the buffet. The baby lunch is for ages 1-2 (reservation required), and a kids' chair / baby chair is available.
- •The baby lunch (for ages 1-2) requires advance reservation (see the 'Cuisine' page on the official website)
- •The nine major allergens can be checked via labeling at the buffet
- •Kaiseki and gozen (tiered-box) meal plans can also accommodate allergies if noted at reservation (tel: 089-977-1111)
Overview
About 10 minutes by car from Dogo Onsen Station, this hot-spring ryokan sits surrounded by the natural setting of Okudogo. Its highlight is 'Suimei no Yu,' one of the largest open-air baths in western Japan, with seven types of tubs each for men and women, along with five distinctively different private-hire open-air baths (fee-based). In summer, two garden pools (cold-spring pools) with depths of 60 cm and 90 cm open, and the restaurant offers a baby lunch (for ages 1-3, reservation required).
About 10 minutes by car from Dogo Onsen Station, this hot-spring ryokan is wrapped in the natural surroundings of Okudogo. At its center is 'Suimei (meaning 'emerald light') no Yu,' one of the largest open-air baths in western Japan, covering roughly 1,508 square meters. In this spacious setting with seven types of tubs each for men and women, you can enjoy a source-fed, unfiltered flow of alkaline simple sulfur spring water (pH 9.4), with a spring output of 400 liters per minute.
Baths and Onsen
'Yunose,' on basement level 1 of the main building, also houses five distinctively different private-hire open-air baths - including a rock bath, stone bath and cypress bath - available for a fee (JPY 4,400 per bath / 45 minutes, with 30-minute extensions at JPY 1,100), along with a foot-bath terrace. On the 1st floor there are also special guest rooms with a riverbed-style open-air bath, so families with babies can enjoy the onsen without worrying about other guests.
Pool
The summer-only garden pool is a cold-spring pool, unusual even nationwide, with two depths of 60 cm and 90 cm designed to be easy for small children to play in. The Kids Room, in the playroom on the 5th floor of the main building (3 p.m. to 10 p.m.), is stocked with a slide and toys, making rainy days and evenings easier to fill.
Dining
Dining centers on a Japanese-and-Western buffet at Restaurant Sakura, and a baby lunch (for ages 1-2) can also be arranged with advance reservation. The nine major allergens are labeled at the buffet, and even the kaiseki and gozen (tiered-box) meal plans can accommodate allergies if you note them when booking. The hotel offers 152 guest rooms, including Japanese-style tatami rooms, Japanese-Western rooms, Western-style rooms, and special rooms with a riverbed-style open-air bath; the Japanese-Western rooms with a massage chair also have a low bed installed.
Baby and Kids Services
Standard amenities for families include baby wipes, baby soap, children's yukata (in 4 sizes: 90/100/120/140 cm), and slippers. Available on request are diapers (S/M/L), ready-made baby food (for ages 5-12 months), a diaper trash bin, a crib, a bed guard, a humidifier, and an air purifier. Stay plans aimed at families with babies are also offered, such as the 'Family Baby Trip x 6 Benefits' plan.
Access & Information
| location_onAddress | 267 Suecho, Matsuyama, Ehime 791-0122 |
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| directions_carAccess | [By car] About 30 minutes via Route 11 from the Kawauchi IC on the Matsuyama Expressway, or about 30 minutes via Route 317 from the Imabari IC on the Nishi-Seto Expressway (Shimanami Kaido). [Train + shuttle] From JR Matsuyama Station or Matsuyama-shi Station, take the tram to Dogo Onsen Station (about 30 minutes), then a free shuttle bus from Dogo Onsen Station (for overnight guests only). [Airport] About 40 minutes by airport bus from Matsuyama Airport to Dogo Onsen Station, then the free shuttle bus. Day-trip visitors can take Iyotetsu Bus route 52 (Matsuyama Airport Line) from Dogo Onsen Station and get off at Yunomoto, about a 2-3 minute walk. Taxi times: about 25 minutes from JR Matsuyama Station, 21 minutes from Matsuyama-shi Station, 10 minutes from Dogo Onsen Station, 37 minutes from Matsuyama Airport. Parking: free for 300 cars, first-come, first-served. |
| trainNearest station | Matsuyama (Ehime) |
| local_parkingParking | Free parking for 300 cars (first-come, first-served). |
| callPhone | +81-89-977-1111 |
| paymentsCards | VISA, JCB, American Express, Diners Club, UC, DC, NICOS, Mastercard, Saison, JACCS |
| languageOfficial site | https://www.okudogo.co.jp/open_in_new |
Reference price as of August 27, 2026 (stay date 2026-09-19). Please check the booking site for actual rates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a crib available for babies?
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Yes, a crib is available on request (limited quantity), along with a bed guard and other baby items such as a diaper trash bin. Contact the hotel in advance since supplies are limited.
Can babies and toddlers use the pool or baths?
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The summer-only garden pool has two depths, 60 cm and 90 cm, designed to be easy for small children to use. The large open-air bath 'Suimei no Yu' and the private-hire open-air baths are also open to families; day-trip bathing at the large open-air bath is priced for children aged 3 to elementary-school age. No minimum age for babies is published, so check with the hotel if you're bringing a very young child.
What dining options are there for babies and toddlers?
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A baby lunch is offered for young children (listed variously as ages 1-2 and ages 1-3) with advance reservation required. The buffet restaurant labels the nine major allergens, and even the kaiseki and gozen (tiered-box) meal plans can accommodate allergies if you note this when booking.
Is there a free shuttle bus to the ryokan?
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Yes. Overnight guests can take the tram from JR Matsuyama Station or Matsuyama-shi Station to Dogo Onsen Station (about 30 minutes), then use the free shuttle bus from Dogo Onsen Station. From Matsuyama Airport, a airport bus takes about 40 minutes to Dogo Onsen Station, followed by the same free shuttle. Day-trip visitors instead take Iyotetsu Bus route 52 from Dogo Onsen Station and get off at Yunomoto (about a 2-3 minute walk).
Is parking available?
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Yes, free parking for 300 cars is available on a first-come, first-served basis. By car it's about 30 minutes from the Kawauchi IC on the Matsuyama Expressway via Route 11, or about 30 minutes from the Imabari IC via Route 317 (Shimanami Kaido).
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