List of new hotels and hot spring inns in Ehime Prefecture: Dogo, Matsuyama, Imabari, Shimanami Kaido

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New hotels in Ehime / 에히메의 새로운 호텔 / 愛媛新開幕飯店 / 日本語

"A new hotel is opening!"
We have listed information on new hotels, hot spring inns, and renovated facilities opening in Ehime Prefecture, including Dogo, Matsuyama, Imabari, and the Shimanami Kaido, organized by city and area. From accommodations that allow you to experience the charm of Ehime Prefecture to your everyday business hotel.
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Matsuyama City, Dogo Onsen

APA Hotel Matsuyama Station
Hotel Route Inn Matsuyama Kita
Hiyori Hotel Matsuyama
Hotel Route Inn Grand Matsuyama
Hotel Route Inn Matsuyama Katsuyamadori
HOTEL LEPO CHAHAL
Ref Matsuyama City Station by Vessel Hotels
Dogo Onsen Katsuragi Koto Garden
Atelier Ohaus
Hotel Vista Matsuyama
Dogo hakuro
HOTEL DOCCHI
Comfort Hotel Matsuyama

Shikokuchuo City

HOTEL AZ Ehime Doi Inter
Hotel Route Inn Shikoku Chuo Mishima Kawanoe Inter

Niihama City

Hotel No.1 Niihama

Saijo City

Hotel Taiyo Farm Saijo
ITOMACHI HOTEL 0
Super Hotel Iyo Saijo

Imabari City

Cozy Hotel Nukui Shimanami
Imabari Station Hotel (renovation)
Hotel Route Inn Imabari
JR Clement Inn Imabari
Super Hotel Imabari

Kamijima Town

Fespa

Ozu City

NIPPONIA HOTEL Ozu Castle Town

Uwajima City

Super Hotel Uwajima Station Natural Hot Springs

Matsuno Town

The source of the Shimanto River, in the forest country, "Waterside Lodge"

Ainan Town

HOTEL AZ Ehime Ainan

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New hotel in Dogo Onsen, Matsuyama City

This area combines the capital city of Ehime Prefecture with one of Japan's oldest hot spring resorts. Centered around the Dogo Onsen Main Building (a nationally designated Important Cultural Property), it boasts a range of accommodations from long-established inns to recently opened luxury hotels, making it a popular area for foreign tourists. There are also plenty of other tourist attractions, such as Matsuyama Castle and the Saka no Ue no Kumo Museum.

APA Hotel Matsuyama Station: APA HOTEL MATSUYAMASHI EKIMAE; Newly built and opening on July 28, 2026. 3-minute walk from Matsuyama Station. Features a cozy room with sofas and connecting rooms.; Recommended accommodation plans
"Ehime Breakfast" plan: from 4,828 yen
[Breakfast Included] Enjoy "Ehime Breakfast," featuring Matsuyama sea bream rice and other local Ehime specialties and flavors! [Rakuten Travel]; [Rakuten Travel]Reservation [JTB]reservation I'm so happy when there's a limited-time sale! Limited-time sale [Jalan.net] APA Hotels & Resorts

Hotel Route Inn Matsuyama Kita: HOTEL ROUTE-INN MATSUYAMA KITA; Opened on July 17, 2026. Approximately 7 minutes by car from Iyo-Wake Station on the JR Yosan Line. The ground-level parking lot can accommodate 162 cars. Features a large public bath. A quadruple room that can accommodate 4 people is available. A golf course is also nearby.; Recommended accommodation plans
Standard Plan [Buffet Breakfast Included] From 5,500 yen
Standard Plan [Buffet Breakfast Included] [Rakuten Travel]; [Rakuten Travel]Reservations [Jalan.net] Route Inn Hotels; Hotel Route Inn Matsuyama Kita [IKYU.com] Ikyu offers instant point redemption.

Hiyori Hotel Matsuyama: HIYORI HOTEL MATSUYAMA; Opening on April 16, 2026. Located right in front of the Okaido shopping street, just a short walk from the Okaido tram stop.; Recommended accommodation plans
Simple Stay from ¥7,682
Simple Stay: Enjoy the Flavors of Matsuyama! Includes a delicious breakfast buffet. [Rakuten Travel]; [Rakuten Travel]Reservations [Hotels.com] Reservations [Trip.com]Reservations [Expedia]Reservations [JTB]reservation I'm so happy when there's a limited-time sale! Limited-time sale [Jalan.net] Sun Frontier Hotels; Recommended accommodation plans
Simple Stay from ¥6,261
Simple Stay: Enjoy the Flavors of Matsuyama! Includes a delicious breakfast buffet. [Rakuten Travel]; Hiyori Hotel Matsuyama [IKYU.com] Ikyu offers instant point redemption.

Hotel Route Inn Grand Matsuyama: Opening in 2026; List of upcoming hotel openings | Route Inn Hotels

Hotel Route Inn Matsuyama -Katsuyama Street-: Opening October 14, 2022; A budget business hotel located about 5 minutes on foot from Katsuyamacho Station on the Iyotetsu City Line. Equipped with a mechanical multi-storey car park. Large public bath with natural hot spring "Tabibito no Yu"; [Rakuten Travel]Reservation [Yahoo! Travel]reservation [JTB]reservation [Jalan.net] Route Inn Hotels; Book a hotel and ANA flight [Rakuten Travel]
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If you want to reduce travel and business trip expenses. Also suitable for solo travel and fan trips.

HOTEL LEPO CHAHAL: Opening December 10, 2021; Opened on the 7th and 8th floors of Matsuyama Mitsukoshi. All 11 rooms are equipped with Finnish-style loyly saunas. Operated by Chaharu in Dogo Onsen.; [Yahoo! Travel]reservation [Rakuten Travel]Reservation [JTB]reservation; All 11 rooms are equipped with a loyly sauna, allowing you to relax and enjoy your time alone. [IKYU.com] Ikyu offers instant point redemption.

Ref Matsuyama City Station by Vessel Hotels: Opening December 1, 2021; A business hotel directly connected to Iyotetsu Matsuyama City Station. It also features the "Iyotetsu Room," a concept room inspired by trains.; [Rakuten Travel]Reservation [JTB]reservation [Yahoo! Travel]reservation [Jalan.net] Vessel Hotels; Located next to Matsuyama City Station. Easy access to Matsuyama Castle and Dogo Onsen, and a hotel with excellent services and facilities [IKYU.com] Ikyu offers instant point redemption.; Book a hotel and ANA flight [Rakuten Travel]
Book a hotel and JAL flight [Rakuten Travel]

HOTEL DOCCHI: Opening December 10, 2020; All buildings and rooms are non-smoking; Book a hotel and ANA flight [Rakuten Travel]
Book a hotel and JAL flight [Rakuten Travel]; Hotel Docchi (Grand opening on December 10, 2020) [Rakuten Travel]

Comfort Hotel Matsuyama: Opening November 26, 2020; About 5 minutes walk from Matsuyama City Station; A stylish hotel that boasts a free breakfast. It is about a 3-minute walk from Iyotetsu Matsuyama-shi Station. [IKYU.com] Ikyu offers instant point redemption.; [JTB]reservation [Rakuten Travel]Reservation [Yahoo! Travel]reservation [Jalan.net] Comfort Hotel (Choice Hotels Japan); Book a hotel and ANA flight [Rakuten Travel]
Book a hotel and JAL flight [Rakuten Travel]

Dogo hakuro: Opening July 15, 2020; A business hotel opened on the site of the former Hotel Tsubakikan Annex, a 3-minute walk from the Dogo Onsen Main Building.; [JTB]reservation [Rakuten Travel]Reservation [Yahoo! Travel]reservation; A stylish hot spring hotel equipped with large public baths and open-air baths with natural hot spring water. [IKYU.com] Ikyu offers instant point redemption.; Book a hotel and ANA flight [Rakuten Travel]
Book a hotel and JAL flight [Rakuten Travel]; [JTB] Travel by Shinkansen

Hotel Vista Matsuyama: Opening July 3, 2020; Approximately 30 minutes by limousine bus from Matsuyama Airport, then approximately 1 minute on foot from the Iyo Electric Railway "Okaido" tram stop; [JTB]reservation [Yahoo! Travel]reservation [Rakuten Travel]Reservations [Jalan.net] Vista Hotel Group; All guest rooms feature spacious bathrooms with separate wash areas and sinks, making for a three-point separation of bathroom facilities. [IKYU.com] Ikyu offers instant point redemption.; Book a hotel and ANA flight [Rakuten Travel]
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atelier O-HUIS: Opening in June 2020; Accommodation limited to one group per day staying at the atelier; [Yahoo! Travel]reservation; Enjoy an art space that has been cultivated over 25 years in the rural landscape of Nishiyo all to yourself [IKYU.com] Ikyu offers instant point redemption.

Dogo Onsen Katsuragi Koto Garden: Opening in April 2020; Sister hotel of Hotel Hanayuzuki; Can stay alone
Enjoy the natural hot spring water and a wooden space in your own room - 2 meals included - Villa type "Amber" - Reclining bed room [IKYU.com] Ikyu offers instant point redemption.; [Rakuten Travel]Reservation [Yahoo! Travel]reservation; Dogo Onsen Koto Garden"All 10 guest rooms are equipped with an open-air or semi-open-air bath." [IKYU.com] Ikyu offers instant point redemption. Point Discount; Book a hotel and ANA flight [Rakuten Travel]
Book a hotel and JAL flight [Rakuten Travel]

New Hotel in Shikokuchuo City

Located at the easternmost tip of Ehime Prefecture, it is a major paper-making center. Situated at a transportation hub where the four prefectures of Shikoku (Kochi, Tokushima, and Kagawa) meet, it is accessible via expressways and the JR Yosan Line.

HOTEL AZ Ehime Doi Inter: HOTEL AZ EHIME DOI INTER; Opening June 8, 2025. A business hotel with free parking and breakfast.; Recommended accommodation plans
Standard plan: from 4,800 yen
Standard Plan (breakfast included) [Rakuten Travel]; [Rakuten Travel]Reservation [Yahoo! Travel]reservation [Jalan.net] AZ HOTEL Chain

Hotel Route Inn Shikoku Chuo -Mishima Kawanoe Interchange-: Opening August 9, 2022; A budget business hotel located 2 minutes from the Mishima-Kawanoe Interchange on the Matsuyama Expressway. Large communal bath available.; [Rakuten Travel]Reservation [JTB]reservation [Yahoo! Travel]reservation [Jalan.net] Route Inn Hotels; Book a hotel and ANA flight [Rakuten Travel]
Book a hotel and JAL flight [Rakuten Travel]; [JTB] Travel by Shinkansen; Route Inn quality that you can trust anywhere in the country. About 2 minutes from Mishima Kawanoe IC, with large communal bath [IKYU.com] Ikyu offers instant point redemption.; A list of popular, affordable business hotel chains nationwide
If you want to reduce travel and business trip expenses. Also suitable for solo travel and fan trips.

New Hotel in Niihama City

Niihama is an industrial city in eastern Ehime Prefecture with a history as the site of the Besshi Copper Mine (the birthplace of the Sumitomo Group). Minepia Besshi (a tourist facility on the site of the former Besshi Copper Mine) is a popular spot. The Niihama Taiko Festival is one of the three major festivals of Shikoku and is known for the magnificent sight of the drum carriers.

Hotel No.1 Niihama: Opening November 12, 2020; Hotel No. 1 Niihama (Newly opened on November 12, 2020) [Rakuten Travel]; Book a hotel and ANA flight [Rakuten Travel]
Book a hotel and JAL flight [Rakuten Travel]

New Hotel in Saijo City

This city is home to the trailhead for Mount Ishizuchi (1,982m above sea level), the highest peak in Shikoku. It is famous for its "uchinuki," a spring of groundwater that gushes forth in various locations throughout the city, and the Saijo Festival is one of the three major festivals in Shikoku, along with those of Niihama and Imabari.

Hotel Taiyo Farm Saijo: HOTEL TAIYO NOEN SAIJO; Opening October 5, 2024; A farm-run inn that takes pride in its breakfast; Recommended accommodation plans
Buffet plan
[Breakfast included] Very popular! Morning buffet plan [Rakuten Travel]; [JTB]reservation I'm so happy when there's a limited-time sale! Limited-time sale [Rakuten Travel]Reservations

ITOMACHI HOTEL 0: Opening in May 2023; Saijo City. Japan's first zero-energy hotel, designed by Kengo Kuma with Mt. Ishizuchi, the symbol of Saijo, as its motif.; Recommended accommodation plans
Lounge service plan
[2 meals included / Italian] If you can't decide, choose this / ITOMACHI HOTEL 0 Enjoy / *Lounge service included [Rakuten Travel]; [Yahoo! Travel]reservation [Rakuten Travel]Reservation [JTB]reservation I'm happy when there's a limited-time sale! Limited-time sale; Book a hotel and ANA flight [Rakuten Travel]
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[Bicycles allowed/with terrace] Superior Room_Twin [IKYU.com]

Super Hotel Iyo Saijo: Opened on August 8, 2020; About 8 minutes from Iyo-Saijo IC on the Matsuyama Expressway. Natural hot spring "Ishizuchi no Yu" delivered directly from Iyadani Onsen.; [JTB]reservation [Rakuten Travel]Reservation [Yahoo! Travel]reservation [Jalan.net] Super Hotel; Super Hotel Iyo Saijo Natural Hot Spring "Ishizuchi no Yu" [Rakuten Travel]; Book a hotel and ANA flight [Rakuten Travel]
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If you want to reduce travel and business trip expenses. Also suitable for solo travel and fan trips.

New Hotel in Imabari City

This is the Shikoku side starting point of the Shimanami Kaido (Western Seto Expressway). It is world-renowned as the production center of Imabari towels, and Imabari Castle (one of Japan's three great water castles) is also a popular tourist spot. This area is attracting worldwide attention as a mecca for cyclists.

Cozy Hotel Nukui Shimanami: COZY HOTEL NUKUI shimanami; The former Bali Inn will be completely renovated and open in January 2025. It will have a large public bath, sauna, and a large free parking lot. "Nukui" means warm.; Recommended accommodation plans
Rebranding Opening Commemorative Plan
[Rebranding Opening Celebration ◆ Yoshinoya Breakfast Included] ■Free Parking■Newly Opened Large Public Bath & Sauna! [Rakuten Travel]; [Rakuten Travel]Reservation [Trip.com]Reservation; The lounge exclusively for guests offers welcome mandarin oranges, drinks, ice cream, and a light breakfast. [IKYU.com] Ikyu offers instant point redemption.

Imabari Station Hotel: IMABARI STATION HOTEL; Newly reopened on June 24, 2024; Recommended accommodation plans
Cyclist Room
[Cyclist Room Benefit Plan] ■Includes one complimentary bottle from the vending machine in the building [Rakuten Travel]; [JTB]reservation I'm so happy when there's a limited-time sale! Limited-time sale [Rakuten Travel]Reservations; Book a hotel and ANA flight [Rakuten Travel]
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Hotel Route Inn Imabari: HOTEL ROUTE-INN IMABARI; Opening June 8, 2024; A business hotel equipped with large natural hot spring baths for men and women; Recommended accommodation plans
Standard Plan
Standard Plan [Breakfast Buffet Included] [Rakuten Travel]; [Rakuten Travel]Reservation [Yahoo! Travel]reservation [JTB]reservation I'm happy when there's a limited-time sale! Limited-time sale; Book a hotel and ANA flight [Rakuten Travel]
Book a hotel and JAL flight [Rakuten Travel]; Route Inn quality that you can trust anywhere in the country. Approximately 7 minutes by car from Imabari Station, with large communal bath [IKYU.com] Ikyu offers instant point redemption.; A list of popular, affordable business hotel chains nationwide
If you want to reduce travel and business trip expenses. Also suitable for solo travel and fan trips.

JR Clement Inn Imabari: Opening September 16, 2021; A business hotel in front of Imabari Station. 17 rooms are cycle rooms. To the Shimanami Kaido, a mecca for cyclists.; [JTB]reservation [Rakuten Travel]Reservation [Yahoo! Travel]reservation; About 1 minute walk from Imabari Station. A base for travel in the Setouchi region that connects Shikoku and Honshu [IKYU.com] Ikyu offers instant point redemption.; Book a hotel and ANA flight [Rakuten Travel]
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Super Hotel Imabari Natural Hot Spring "Kaido no Yu": Opening April 29, 2021; Affordable business hotel close to the Baliship venue (Texport Imabari). Parking available (free).; [JTB]reservation [Yahoo! Travel]reservation [Rakuten Travel]Reservation; A list of popular, affordable business hotel chains nationwide
If you want to reduce travel and business trip expenses. Also suitable for solo travel and fan trips.

A new hotel in Kamijima Town

This town is comprised of the Kamijima Islands (Yugejima, Ikinajima, Iwagijima, etc.) in Ehime Prefecture. It offers a relaxing island trip along the Seto Inland Sea and is attracting attention from cyclists and island travel enthusiasts as a branch route of the Shimanami Kaido.

Fespa: FESPA; Rebranded and grand opening on April 1, 2026. Hotel "Fespa" on Yuge Island in the Seto Inland Sea's Yumeshima Kaido. An all-inclusive resort with oceanfront rooms and balconies.; Recommended accommodation plans
Standard plan from 18,091 yen
Standard Plan "Mare": Experience the Seto Inland Sea, island time, and the bounty of the islands with all your senses × All-inclusive [Rakuten Travel]; [Rakuten Travel]Reservation [JTB]reservation I'm happy when there's a limited-time sale! Limited-time sale

New Hotel in Ozu City

This city, a castle town along the Hijikawa River, is also known as "Little Kyoto of Iyo." Historical buildings such as Ozu Castle (with a restored keep) and Garyu Sanso remain, and the number of accommodations utilizing old houses is increasing. Cormorant fishing and the Hijikawa Arashi (a fantastical phenomenon of mist flowing down the river) are well known as seasonal attractions.

NIPPONIA HOTEL Ozu Castle Town: Opening July 23, 2020; Enjoy the castle town of Ozu Castle, Iyo's Little Kyoto; Four new accommodation buildings, "TOKI," "ZUMI," and "MOTO," with four rooms each, will open in July 2023.; [Rakuten Travel]Reservation [Yahoo! Travel]reservation; The entire castle town is treated as one hotel, with guest rooms, reception desk, and restaurants scattered throughout the town, making this one of Japan's largest decentralized hotels. [IKYU.com] Ikyu offers instant point redemption.; Great for lunch too! Hotel restaurant reservations

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New Hotel in Uwajima City

Uwajima is the central city of the Nanyo region in southern Ehime Prefecture. Its main attractions as a tourist destination and for its cuisine include Uwajima Castle, one of the 12 remaining original castle keeps in Japan, as well as sea bream rice, fried fish cakes, and pearl farming. The Uwa Sea boasts crystal-clear waters and is also known as a popular diving spot.

Super Hotel Uwajima Station Natural Hot Springs: Opening December 8, 2022; Affordable business hotel with separate hot springs for men and women, welcome bar, and free healthy breakfast buffet. 4 minutes walk from Uwajima Station, with flat parking lot; Day Trips/Day Use/Telework Support [Rakuten Travel]; [Rakuten Travel]Reservation [Yahoo! Travel]reservation [JTB]reservation; JAL Jalan.net Pack Plan with Air Ticket
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New Hotel in Ainan Town

Located at the southernmost tip of Ehime Prefecture, this town is known as a diving spot in the Uwa Sea, and Ainan's "biyabiya bonito" is a local specialty, renowned for its exceptional freshness. The area boasts waters with clarity comparable to Kashiwajima, making it ideal for marine sports.

HOTEL AZ Ehime Ainan: HOTEL AZ EHIME AINAN; Opening on July 20, 2025 on the site of the former Hotel Sunpearl. Approximately 27 minutes by car from Tsushima Iwamatsu IC on the Matsuyama Expressway (Uwa Line). A reasonably priced business hotel with free breakfast, free parking, and free Wi-Fi.; [Rakuten Travel]Reservation [JTB]reservation I'm happy when there's a limited-time sale! Limited-time sale

New Hotel in Matsuno Town

Located along the Meguro River, a tributary of the Shimanto River, this small town is themed around a "forest country." It's a popular outdoor area where people enjoy trekking in the Nametoko Gorge and canoeing on the clear stream.

The source of the Shimanto River, in the forest country, "Waterside Lodge": Opened March 20, 2020; [Rakuten Travel]Reservation; Shimanto River Source, Forest Country, Waterside Lodge [Rakuten Travel]

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Yahoo! Travel: Popular accommodations in Ehime that have been open for less than a year. You can narrow down your search by criteria such as reviews of 4.5 or higher, points earned, breakfast included, whether or not there is a large public bath, hot springs, or rooms with open-air baths.
IKYU.com: Popular lodgings in Ehime that have been open for less than a year. Narrow your search by conditions such as stunning views, dinner in your room, large public baths, saunas, baby-friendly accommodations, good value for money, and vacation rentals.
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JTB: Newly opened and renovated hotels and inns
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Kinki Nippon Tourist: We will introduce newly opened hotels and inns across Japan within the last two years, categorized by age. Enjoy a luxurious stay in a new space.

*Please note that the name and opening date are subject to change.

新しいホテルの予約開始時期は：すでに営業中のホテルはおよそ1年前から予約可能ですが、新しいホテルは開業の2〜3ヶ月前にならないと予約が始まらないケースもあります。こまめなチェックをおすすめします。

Booking Info: While established hotels typically accept reservations up to a year in advance, newly opening hotels may not begin taking bookings until 2–3 months before their opening date. We recommend checking back regularly for updates.

預訂資訊：現有飯店通常可提前約一年預訂，但新開幕的飯店有時要到開業前2〜3個月才會開放預約。建議您定期查看最新資訊。

예약 정보: 기존 호텔은 약 1년 전부터 예약이 가능하지만, 신규 오픈 호텔은 개업 2〜3개월 전까지 예약이 시작되지 않는 경우도 있습니다. 자주 확인하시기 바랍니다.