Featured Hotels Near Iyo Onsen

Yuya Onsen Yumehana-Tei is a top choice, offering private open-air baths with panoramic views of the surrounding forested hills. Each room features authentic tatami mat flooring and a traditional Japanese garden courtyard, perfect for morning contemplation amidst misty mountain scenery. Just a 5-minute walk from the main onsen district, guests can enjoy local specialties like handmade copper bell mochi and fresh yuzu tea from nearby farms. Book your stay via the HopeGoo app to secure a view-facing bath suite.

Yes, just a 7-minute stroll from Yumehana-Tei, you’ll find Iyaya Honke, a century-old shop specializing in handcrafted kibi mochi (rice cake) with a crisp exterior and soft filling—seasonal flavors are available for tasting on-site. Another highlight is Yamano-Sato Farm Direct Store, where visitors can buy fresh Ehime mandarins and small-batch plum wine made by local farmers. Both shops are located along the main onsen street, easily accessible without needing transport.

Stay at Yumehana-Tei and join the daily 3 PM private onsen heritage tour, led by a local resident who reveals hidden natural hot springs and explains each source’s mineral composition and therapeutic benefits. The hotel also offers kimono rental services, complete with traditional hairstyles and geta sandals, ideal for photos in the serene onsen garden. In the evening, participate in the nighttime bath ceremony, soaking in a lantern-lit karesansui rock garden surrounded by quietude and nature’s rhythm.