Hotel Kowakuen Haruka

Dogo Onsen Hotel Kowakuen Haruka

📍 1-1 Sagidanicho, Dogo, Matsuyama, Ehime, 790-0836, JapanShow on map

Very Good
636 Reviews
4.3
  • 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

Availability

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Non-Smoking Room
Two twin beds beneath a mountain mural.
Non-Smoking Room
Twin beds in a ryokan guest room
Superior Japanese-Western Room City View Non-Smoking
Guest room with bed, sofa, and window view
Superior Japanese-Western Room City View Non-Smoking
Twin beds beside window and desk in guest room
Standard Twin Room No View Non-Smoking
Twin beds beside window seating area
Standard Double Room No View Non-Smoking
Sofa facing two beds in the guest room
Deluxe Japanese-Western Room, No View, Non-Smoking
Tatami seating area with low table and chairs
Superior Japanese-Style Room No View Non-Smoking
Guest room with twin beds and sofa
Superior Universal Room City View Non-Smoking
Tatami seating area with low table by window
Deluxe Japanese-Western Room, Non-Smoking (Corner)
Guest room with sofa seating area and bed
Luxury Japanese-Western Room City View Non-Smoking (Sweet)
Japanese-style room with beds and sofa seating
Premium Suite Courtyard View Non-Smoking (Villa Tokinone)
Twin beds in themed ryokan room with stuffed animals
Non-Smoking Room
Twin beds in themed guest room with stuffed animals
Semi-Western Style Room
Two twin beds beneath a mural wall
Semi-Western Style Room
Tatami seating area with low table and chairs
Deluxe Japanese-Style Room (Main Building)
Two twin beds in a ryokan-style guest room
Superior Semi-Western-Style Room (Main Building)
Japanese-style guest room with beds and sofa seating
Villa Suite Semi-Western-Style Room
Twin beds beside window seating area and desk
Standard Double Room No View (Main Building)
Twin beds beside a window in a guest room
Standard Twin Room (Main Building)
Two twin beds in a modern guest room
Superior Twin Room (Main Building)
Tatami seating area with low table by window
Deluxe Semi-Western-Style Room (Main Building)
Beds and sofa in a tatami guest room
Superior Semi-Western-Style Room (Main Building)
Twin beds and sofa in a tatami guest room
Deluxe Semi-Western-Style Room (Main Building)
Guest room with sofa seating area and twin beds
Suite Semi-Western-Style Room (Main Building)

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

Location of the ryokan

Hotel Kowakuen Haruka

📍 1-1 Sagidanicho, Dogo, Matsuyama, Ehime, 790-0836, Japan

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