Must-see hotels in Ehime Prefecture

  • Kiya Ryokan

    Ehime Prefecture

    A rare opportunity to rent an entire house where literary greats have stayed, Kiya Ryokan offers a compelling reason for an Uwajima stop. Though not a…

  • Dōgo Yaya

    Ehime Prefecture

    Easy on the eyes and the budget, Dōgo Yaya is aesthetically pleasing as well as a smashing deal. The 68 rooms of various layouts are models of clean,…

  • Uchikobare Guesthouse & Bar

    Ehime Prefecture

    This lovely spot in a totally refurbished building right on Uchiko's Yōkaichi main street provides the town's cheapest accommodation with both mixed and…

  • Nakahaga Residence Guesthouse

    Ehime Prefecture

    Uchiko has some gorgeous traditional places to stay and the Nakahaga Residence on Yōkaichi tops the list. This stylish, remodelled storehouse is a classic…

  • Cinnamon Guest House Dōgo

    Ehime Prefecture

    Run by English-speaking Shimpei, this place is a joy for backpackers happy to stay in a cheap capsule-style mixed or women-only dorm. There is also a four…

  • Ōzu Shiromachi Guesthouse

    Ehime Prefecture

    Nicely situated in the old town, this friendly guesthouse makes a good space for exploring Ōzu at leisure. There are male and female dorm rooms plus a…

  • Ishizuchi-san Summit Hut

    Ehime Prefecture

    Open from the start of May to the start of November, this is an isolated mountain hut perched on the exposed peak of Ishizuchi-san. It sleeps 50. There's…

  • Oyado Tsuki-no-ya

    Ehime Prefecture

    A brilliant place to stay right on Yōkaichi in the protected area, Tsuki-no-ya is a beautifully restored traditional building with classic tatami rooms…

  • Dōgo Kan

    Ehime Prefecture

    The Kurokawa Kishō–designed Dōgo Kan lies on a slope behind the Tsubaki-no-yu public baths. Indoor ponds and supremely gracious staff complement the grand…

  • Funaya

    Ehime Prefecture

    Natsume Sōseki took refuge from his writer's block and aching limbs here, and so should you if you can afford it. The beauty lies inside, from the central…

  • Check Inn Matsuyama

    Ehime Prefecture

    This business hotel is excellent value for money. Well-equipped modern rooms have free wi-fi, there's a konbini (convenience store) in the lobby and an…

  • Hotel Mielparque Matsuyama

    Ehime Prefecture

    A convenient place with a mix of large Western- and Japanese-style rooms a five-minute walk up from Dōgo Onsen. This is a good option if you're driving as…

  • Takahashi Residence

    Ehime Prefecture

    This lovely refurbished two-storey traditional place, just off Yōkaichi, is a registered 'cultural exchange house' and takes only one booking per night…

  • Fujiya

    Ehime Prefecture

    Fujiya offers simple stuff with men's and women's dormitories plus a couple of rooms, but it is incredibly convenient – only a couple of minutes' walk…

  • APA Hotel Matsuyamajō-nishi

    Ehime Prefecture

    The refurbished APA Hotel is a good option with decent-sized, stylish rooms right on the Honmachi 3 tram stop. Very convenient for exploring the city,…

  • Matsuyama Youth Hostel

    Ehime Prefecture

    The health-conscious, communal atmosphere at this hilltop hostel makes it a good base for multiple visits to Dōgo Onsen, since it's a 10-minute walk up…

  • Hotel Clement Uwajima

    Ehime Prefecture

    The best hotel rooms in town are sitting on top of JR Uwajima Station. Nothing overly exciting here, but standard, spotless business hotel rooms at a…

  • Ishizuchi Fureai-no-Sato

    Ehime Prefecture

    Deep in the valley between Iyo-Saijo and the Shimodani cable-car station and out in the middle of nowhere, these cabins are cosy and the complex includes…

  • Auberge Uchiko

    Ehime Prefecture

    Worth a stay if you've got your own wheels and can speak Japanese. Five freestanding modern cubes in the hills above Uchiko with glass walls affording…

  • Hotel Mystays Matsuyama

    Ehime Prefecture

    The tram runs right past the door of this efficient business hotel in Matsuyama, which is a short walk from the castle. Mystays Matsuyama is a tasteful…

  • Super Hotel Yawatahama

    Ehime Prefecture

    Bright with natural light and super immaculate, this comfortable, health-minded business hotel is only a five-minute walk from the ferry port and a 15…

  • Matsunoya Ryokan

    Ehime Prefecture

    This smart, central ryokan has neatly kept tatami rooms, a lovely communal bath and beautiful meals. The management is not the warmest you'll encounter in…

  • Uwajima Oriental Hotel

    Ehime Prefecture

    North of the station, this friendly business hotel has clean, typically small rooms with unobstructed views of the city from the upper floors. Perks…