Rating: 4.3/5

Hotel Kowakuen Haruka

  • Breakfast & dinner
  • City views
  • High-end onsen
  • Jacuzzi
  • Japanese garden views
  • Onsen
  • Onsen for couples
  • Onsen for families
  • Open-air bath
  • Private onsen
  • Private onsen in the room
  • Sauna

Overview

Experience a memorable stay in Matsuyama, a city known for hot springs, castle views, and literary charm. Dogo Onsen Kowakuen Haruka invites you to relax in Japan’s oldest hot spring, with sweeping views of the city from your room or the rooftop bath. Seasonal meals featuring Setouchi ingredients and attentive service help you unwind and feel at home during your visit.

Accommodation

You can choose from a wide range of rooms combining the calm atmosphere of a traditional ryokan with the comfort of a modern hotel. Rooms include tatami-mat areas, western-style beds, and open spaces ideal for couples, families, or travelers with accessibility needs.

  • Superior Twin: Comes with a tatami sitting area and two wide beds. Up to three people can stay comfortably.
  • Corner Deluxe: Offers a separate twin bedroom and scenic Japanese-style room.
  • Deluxe Japanese-style Twin: A Japanese-style room with twin beds, perfect if you want the look of tatami but prefer sleeping on beds.
  • Japanese Room: A spacious two-room suite where you can lay out futons for up to five people.
  • Universal Twin: Designed for wheelchair users, with barrier-free access and a large layout.
  • Standard Twin & Double: Cozy options ideal for couples or business travelers.
  • Suite: Includes both Western and Japanese-style sitting areas and a view bath with hot spring water.
  • Kokonone Villa: A private retreat with indoor and open-air hot spring baths, two restrooms, and premium amenities.

All rooms come with a 4K TV, refrigerator, air purifier, Wi-Fi, and high-quality bedding for a comfortable night’s sleep.

Dining

Enjoy a seasonal buffet at Dining Kanmido, where you can help yourself to both Japanese and Western dishes prepared with fresh local ingredients. You’ll find summer specialties between June and August, along with upgrade options and à la carte dishes highlighting the region’s land and sea bounty.

If you prefer a more refined dining experience, you can reserve a multi-course kaiseki meal prepared with care using seasonal flavors. Enjoy your meal while taking in views of Dogo Onsen and Matsuyama’s landscape.

Onsen and Wellness

Head to the rooftop “Haruka no Yu” for a truly unforgettable bath. Soak in the natural hot spring while enjoying panoramic views of Matsuyama Castle and the Dogo Onsen Honkan. The bath includes indoor, outdoor, and reclining baths, and is open from early morning to late at night. Amenities like shampoo, conditioner, and towels are available on-site.

If you need more privacy, you can book a private bath equipped for wheelchair access. Please check with the front desk to reserve a time.

Guests with Tattoos

You can use the private bath even if you have tattoos. Contact the front desk for availability and reservations.

Facilities

  • Lobby Lounge: By day, it welcomes you with the spirit of hospitality. By night, it becomes a piano lounge where you can enjoy live performances while gazing at the lights of Dogo.
  • Banquet Halls: “Ishizuchi” and “Takanawa” are available for events and gatherings.
  • Gift Shop MASARU: Find thoughtfully selected souvenirs inside the hotel.
  • Private Elevator: Walk to Dogo Onsen Honkan or Dogo Haikara Street in just one minute from the hotel entrance.

You’ll also find vending machines, multipurpose restrooms, and an ice machine in the building.

Activities

Relax in the footbath café “Botchan,” open daily with extended hours on Saturdays. You can use it free of charge during your stay. In the evening, enjoy live piano music in the lounge or take a walk to nearby hot spring landmarks.

The hotel hosts seasonal fairs and events such as tuna cutting shows, local markets, and cultural showcases that highlight the best of the Shikoku region.

Additional Features

  • Check-in: 3:00 p.m. / Check-out: 11:00 a.m.
  • 8th-floor bath with panoramic city views
  • 50 parking spaces (including EV charger and accessible parking)
  • Private wheelchair-accessible bath (reservation required)
  • All rooms non-smoking; designated smoking room on the second floor
  • Credit cards accepted: VISA, JCB, Diner’s Club, American Express, MasterCard

Hotel Kowakuen Haruka – Address

📍 1-1 Dogosagidanicho, Matsuyama, Ehime, Japan, 790-0836

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