5 dog-friendly inns in Ehime
- Weight limits are up to 15 kg at Bettei Yasuragi and under 30 kg per dog at NIPPONIA HOTEL Ozu Castle Town.
- Bettei Yasuragi charges ¥3,000 per dog per night (excl. tax), while NIPPONIA HOTEL Ozu Castle Town is free for the first dog and ¥5,500 for the second.
- Parking is ¥700 per night at Bettei Yasuragi, and free at Okudogo, Pet Inn Hotel Peace and NIPPONIA HOTEL Ozu Castle Town.
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The quickest way to choose a dog-friendly inn in Ehime is by the weight limit. Bettei Yasuragi in Dogo Onsen takes dogs up to 15 kg, NIPPONIA HOTEL Ozu Castle Town takes dogs under 30 kg each, and Pet Inn Hotel Peace in central Matsuyama also accepts large dogs.
This page lines up five inns: Bettei Yasuragi (Dogo Onsen, Matsuyama), Livemax Resort Okudogo (Matsuyama), Pet Inn Hotel Peace (central Matsuyama), NIPPONIA HOTEL Ozu Castle Town (Ozu City) and Yamaidashi Ikoi-no-Sato Onsen (Ainan Town, in the mountains). For each, it gives the dog weight and number limits, the dog run, rules for taking a dog into the dining area, and parking.
If you are traveling to Dogo Onsen without a dog, see also our comparison of 6 hot spring inns in Dogo Onsen and Nurukawa (Japanese).
In short
- Dogs over 15 kg: NIPPONIA HOTEL Ozu Castle Town (under 30 kg each, up to 2 dogs) or Pet Inn Hotel Peace (large dogs accepted).
- Small to medium dogs and a stay in Dogo Onsen: Bettei Yasuragi (up to 15 kg; ¥3,000 per dog per night, excl. tax).
- The only inn here where a dog can sit with you in the dining room: Bettei Yasuragi (the dog stays in a cart).
- Late arrival in the city: Pet Inn Hotel Peace (self check-in, 10 free parking spaces).
- Running space in nature: Yamaidashi Ikoi-no-Sato Onsen (2 dog runs, free after registering).
Checked with official pages on October 27, 2026 (Japan time). Prices and conditions may change.
1. Dog rules, dog run and parking for 5 inns in one table
Two inns set a weight limit in numbers: Bettei Yasuragi (up to 15 kg) and NIPPONIA HOTEL Ozu Castle Town (under 30 kg). Pet Inn Hotel Peace accepts large dogs. Four inns have a dog run: Bettei Yasuragi, Pet Inn Hotel Peace, NIPPONIA HOTEL Ozu Castle Town and Yamaidashi Ikoi-no-Sato Onsen. Click an inn’s name to jump to its section.
| Inn | City / town | Dog rules | Dog run | Parking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bettei Yasuragi | Matsuyama | Up to 15 kg; 2 dogs in a Japanese-style room, 1 in a Western room | Outdoor (24 hours) and indoor | 15 spaces, ¥700 a night |
| Okudogo | Matsuyama | 3 “DOG” rooms | — | 15 spaces, free |
| Peace | Matsuyama | Large dogs, cats and birds also accepted | Covered | 10 spaces, free |
| NIPPONIA Ozu | Ozu | Under 30 kg each; up to 2 dogs | Shared (next to the MOTO rooms) | Free |
| Yamaidashi | Ainan | 3 log houses and a campsite | 2 runs, free (registration required) | — |
2. What to know about choosing in Ehime
Three of the five inns are in Matsuyama; Ozu and Ainan are a drive away from the city. Bettei Yasuragi, Livemax Resort Okudogo and Pet Inn Hotel Peace are in Matsuyama. Okudogo is about 30 minutes by car from Matsuyama Airport and about 25 minutes from JR Matsuyama Station. Yamaidashi Ikoi-no-Sato Onsen is in the mountains of Ainan Town. It is described as about 2 hours from Matsuyama Airport on the Matsuyama Expressway, exiting at Tsushima-Wakamatsu IC and driving about 30 minutes on National Route 56.
Parking differs by inn. Bettei Yasuragi has 15 spaces on site at ¥700 per night (tax included), no reservation needed. Okudogo has 15 spaces (free, first come, first served). Pet Inn Hotel Peace and NIPPONIA HOTEL Ozu Castle Town are free for guests.
Size rules also differ. Bettei Yasuragi: up to 15 kg. NIPPONIA HOTEL Ozu Castle Town: under 30 kg each, up to 2 dogs. Pet Inn Hotel Peace says it accepts large dogs.
Whether a dog can come to the meal also differs. At Bettei Yasuragi, a dog in a cart can join you in the dining room. At NIPPONIA HOTEL Ozu Castle Town, dogs cannot enter shared areas such as the front desk and restaurant, so the dog waits in a cage in the room during meals.
3. Bettei Yasuragi (Matsuyama, Dogo Onsen)
It is described as the only accommodation in the Dogo area with a dog run: the outdoor run is open 24 hours and the indoor run 7:00–9:00 and 15:00–20:00, both free. It is about a 10-minute walk from Dogo Onsen Station, and the baths use Dogo Onsen water.
Dogs must be small or medium, up to 15 kg; no breed is specified. The 18-tatami and 10-tatami Japanese-style rooms take up to 2 dogs, and the Western twin room takes 1. The Western single room does not accept dogs. The dog fee is ¥3,000 per dog per night (excl. tax). A rabies vaccination is required; a dog that cannot be vaccinated for health reasons can stay with a vet’s exemption certificate.
In the room, dogs stay in a cage as a rule. If the dog wears manner wear (a belly band or diaper for dogs) and the owner is watching, it may walk freely in the room. Dinner is served from 18:00 and breakfast from 7:00 in the dining room, where the dog can sit with you in a cart. Free pet cart rental (first come, first served, no reservation), a foot bath using hot spring water just for dogs, and photo panels of Botchan and Madonna are also available.
Parking: 15 spaces on site, ¥700 per night (tax included), no reservation needed, and 4 EV chargers. Bettei Yasuragi official FAQ
| Name | Bettei Yasuragi |
|---|---|
| Address | 434-3 Dogosagidani-cho, Matsuyama City, Ehime |
| Hours / Closed | Check-in 15:00 · Check-out 10:00 |
| Phone | 089-931-3300 |
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4. Livemax Resort Okudogo (Matsuyama)
Set in the hills above Matsuyama, it has 3 “DOG-friendly Japanese-modern” rooms (35 m², up to 4 guests), each with a semi-open-air cypress bath. The resort has several room types; these 3 are the ones presented as dog-friendly. It also has Okudogo Onsen’s large bath and open-air bath.
The Livemax official page on staying with pets says up to 3 dogs per room from small to large, ¥3,000 per dog from the second dog, and no weight limit. Bring copies of the mixed vaccine and rabies vaccine certificates. Dogs are generally not allowed into the restaurant. The page also says rules “may differ by hotel,” and the Okudogo page does not list dog conditions, so confirm by phone before booking.
It is about 25 minutes by car from JR Matsuyama Station and about 30 minutes from Matsuyama Airport. Parking: 15 spaces (free, first come, first served). Livemax Resort Okudogo official rooms page
| Name | Livemax Resort Okudogo |
|---|---|
| Address | 300-1 Suemachi, Matsuyama City, Ehime |
| Hours / Closed | Check-in 15:00 (last check-in 22:00) · Check-out 11:00 |
| Phone | 089-977-5600 |
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5. Pet Inn Hotel Peace (central Matsuyama)
A hotel in Sanbancho, Matsuyama, where every room has a pet cage and a bath, so every room is a dog-friendly room. The official Instagram says there is no extra charge whatever the pet’s type or size, and there is a covered dog run and a paw-washing area.
The Rakuten Travel facility page says large dogs, cats and birds can also stay.
Check-in is self-service, so you can get in even if you arrive late. The 10 free parking spaces are 5 on the east side of the building, 4 on the north side and 1 in the car park next door on the west; paid coin parking is nearby. The washing machine and gas dryer are free (detergent ¥50 each), and a microwave and water server are provided. Because it is in the city center, it suits a trip where you want to go out around Matsuyama with your dog.
The official site mainly describes rooms and facilities, so details such as check-in time and number of parking spaces come from the notes the inn wrote on its Rakuten Travel page. Pet Inn Hotel Peace pet information on Rakuten Travel
| Name | Pet Inn Hotel Peace |
|---|---|
| Address | 1-2-3 Sanbancho, Matsuyama City, Ehime |
| Hours / Closed | Check-in 15:00 (last check-in 24:00) · Check-out 10:00 (self check-in) |
| Phone | 089-993-7520 |
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6. NIPPONIA HOTEL Ozu Castle Town (Ozu City)
A hotel spread across a historic district near the Hiji River and Ozu Castle. Only 2 rooms, 1101 and 1102 in the “MOTO” building, accept dogs: a whole-house rental for up to 2 guests with a garden, wooden deck and cypress bath, and a shared dog run attached to the rooms.
Dogs must be at least 4 months old and under 30 kg each (large dogs included), up to 2 dogs. The dog fee is free for the first dog and ¥5,500 (tax included) for the second. Ten breeds, including Rottweiler, Tosa and Doberman, are refused. Before the stay you submit three items: a stay consent form (applied for through a form), a copy of the vaccination certificate and a copy of the rabies vaccination certificate.
The room is equipped with a cage (150 cm wide × 80 cm deep × 70 cm high), 2 food bowls, dog shampoo, bath towels, treats and toilet sheets. You bring dog food, a walking bag and a leash. Dogs cannot enter the front desk or restaurant, so the dog waits in the cage in the room during meals. Guests are asked not to let dogs on the bed. Walks within the Ozu Castle grounds and along the Hiji River are suggested.
Check-in for every room is at the “OKI” building, and parking for guests is free. NIPPONIA HOTEL Ozu Castle Town official page on staying with your dog
| Name | NIPPONIA HOTEL Ozu Castle Town |
|---|---|
| Address | 378 Ozu, Ozu City, Ehime |
| Hours / Closed | Check-in 15:00–20:00 · Check-out 11:00 |
| Phone | 0120-210-289 |
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7. Yamaidashi Ikoi-no-Sato Onsen (Ainan Town)
A hot spring facility in the mountains of Ainan Town. Its 3 log houses and campsite accept dogs, and there are 2 dog runs. The dog run requires registration first and is free to use.
The log house is ¥4,000 for the first guest, ¥3,500 for each additional guest and ¥2,500 for elementary school children. The campsite is ¥2,000 per tent per night, and dogs can use it too. The 3 guest rooms are ¥7,000 for the first guest and ¥5,000 from the second; dogs are not mentioned for these rooms. Dinner is ¥1,000 per person and breakfast ¥800.
The official site does not give dog fees or conditions, so confirm by phone when you book. It is closed on Wednesdays (open on public holidays). The onsen has 2 large baths and 2 family baths, and day visitors can use them. It is about 2 hours from Matsuyama Airport on the Matsuyama Expressway, then about 30 minutes on National Route 56 from Tsushima-Wakamatsu IC. Yamaidashi Ikoi-no-Sato Onsen official “Stay” page
| Name | Yamaidashi Ikoi-no-Sato Onsen |
|---|---|
| Address | 4082-1 Midori-otsu, Ainan Town, Minamiuwa District, Ehime |
| Hours / Closed | Check-in 17:00 · Check-out 10:30 / Closed Wednesdays (open on public holidays) |
| Phone | 0895-72-6263 |
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8. How to choose
For a dog over 15 kg, choose NIPPONIA HOTEL Ozu Castle Town (under 30 kg) or Pet Inn Hotel Peace (large dogs accepted). For a small or medium dog and a stay in Dogo Onsen, choose Bettei Yasuragi.
Bettei Yasuragi is the only inn here where the dog can sit with you at a meal. For a family who wants to relax in the room, NIPPONIA HOTEL Ozu Castle Town offers a whole-house rental with a garden and cypress bath. For staying out late in the city, Pet Inn Hotel Peace has self check-in. To let your dog run in nature, Yamaidashi Ikoi-no-Sato Onsen has 2 dog runs.
To compare other inns, there is a list of Ehime inns on Rakuten Travel: Hotels and inns in Ehime (Rakuten Travel) (ad). Dog rules differ by inn, so tell the inn your dog’s weight, number of dogs and vaccinations before booking.
FAQ
Do I need vaccination certificates?
Bettei Yasuragi requires a rabies vaccination; a dog that cannot be vaccinated can stay with a vet’s exemption certificate. NIPPONIA HOTEL Ozu Castle Town asks for three items: a stay consent form, a copy of the vaccination certificate and a copy of the rabies vaccination certificate. For the other inns, confirm when you book.
Can I stay with a large dog?
NIPPONIA HOTEL Ozu Castle Town accepts dogs under 30 kg each, and Pet Inn Hotel Peace says it accepts large dogs. Bettei Yasuragi is limited to 15 kg.
Can my dog sit with me at a meal?
At Bettei Yasuragi, a dog in a cart can join you in the dining room. At NIPPONIA HOTEL Ozu Castle Town, dogs cannot enter the restaurant and wait in a cage in the room.
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Checked with official pages on October 27, 2026 (Japan time).
