Chugoku All inclusive Vacations

Right in the heart of Matsuyama. The location can not be beat. You are steps away from the Okaido shopping center. The rail tram to Dogo Onsen or the JR train station is right in front of the hotel. The entrance to Ropeway street with numerous shops and restaurants and the Ropeway to Matsuyama Castle is right across the street. In addition, there are excellent restaurants in the side streets adjacent to the hotel. The public bath with an outdoor area is a great addition. The only negative is lack of on site parking. There is reasonable parking about 3 blocks away. It would have been ok if not for the rain storm that occurred right as we checked in so we go drenched walking from garage to hotel. If you're traveling on Shikoku, a car is almost a necessity unless you are only visiting Matsuyama. One note, the garage is only 800 yen per day but they only take cash so be prepared. Over

This is something of an interesting and different setup in that this ryokan is contained within a larger hotel, the Art Hotel Kokura New Tagawa, which is where you check in. It's something of a best of both worlds, as you have the comfort and style of a traditional inn, supported by all the amenities and staff of a modern-style hotel. I opted to include the Kaiseki Tasting menu for dinner, and it's something that was absolutely amazing - definitely include this option! Breakfast was amazing as well. The room I stayed in was large and spacious (technically a suite as it had separate sleeping and sitting rooms), and though there was not a public bath, there was a very nice private bath in the suite. The sitting room opens up to a screened patio/porch bordering on the Japanese garden, for a lovely and tranquil view. A wonderful place to stay and experience, and one I would definitely recommend.