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Ryokan

Hotel Matsubagawa Onsen

Shimanto Town, Kochi, Japan
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A secret hot spring inn located on the upper reaches of the clear Shimanto River. The inn boasts an open-air bath overlooking the river and cuisine prepared with local delicacies from the mountains, rivers, and sea of Shimanto.

Guest review score

Excellent
Reviews: 163
4.5

Access

Niida Station
35 min drive
Kageno Station
38 min drive
Kubokawa Station
39 min drive

Property facilities

  • Parking lot
  • Jet bath
  • Sauna
  • Restaurant
  • Cafe
  • Shop

Explore our rooms and plans

Price (low to high)
2 room types
Japanese-style room
No smoking
Mountain view
139.5 ft²
Max 4 adults / 3 children
Room facilities
  • Toilet available, no bath
  • Wi-Fi in room (free)
  • Japanese breakfast
    Only 1 room left!
    Free cancellation until Nov 16
    Meal
    Seasonal cuisine
    Japanese breakfast
    Breakfast (Japanese restaurant)
    Non-refundable
    Rakuten Special OfferBonus Discount
    Credit card prepayment only
    Price for:
    1 night
     | 
     | 
    $123.48
    Taxes & fees incl.

    Coupon

    *The discount is calculated based on the original price.
    Plan details

    'Relaxing in the hot springs with breakfast included' Business plan [Japanese breakfast]

    Free cancellation until 11/16/2025 11:59 p.m.(JST)

    Credit card prepayment only

    Coupon

    *The discount is calculated based on the original price.

    [ plan contents ] Soak in the hot spring and relax♪ Japanese breakfast included! Sorry it's sold out ^^ Transportation is not possible with this plan. 【bath】 There is an open-air bath and an indoor bath where you can soak while listening to the beautiful nature and the sound of a mountain stream. ◆Hot spring ingredients◆ Alkaline simple sulfur cold mineral spring 【breakfast】 Japanese cuisine using ingredients from the Shimanto region *Please note that the actual product may differ as we use seasonal materials. ◆Breakfast Place: Restaurant Time: From 7:30 to 9:00 (please ask at check-in) [Landscape] There is a valley in front of our hotel. You can enjoy the seasonal scenery from your room.

    Rakuten Special OfferBonus Discount
    $123.48
    Taxes & fees incl.
    2 guests 1 night 1 room
    Plan benefits
    • Seasonal cuisine
    Meals
    • Japanese breakfast
    Dining locations
    • Breakfast (Japanese restaurant)
    Plan restrictions
    • Non-refundable
    • Credit card prepayment only
    Cancellation policy
    Free cancellation deadline
    11/16/2025 11:59 p.m. (JST)
    7 day(s) before your stay (from 00:00) (JST)
    20%
    1 day(s) before your stay (from 00:00) (JST)
    50%
    0 day(s) before your stay (from 00:00) (JST)
    100%
    No-show
    100%
    The penalty charges are based on the original rate of this room. However, if any discounts are applied, the incurred penalties will not exceed the total discounted amount of the reservation.The exchange rate is fixed when booking.

    Taxes & fees

    Included

    Consumption tax (from 10/1/2019) (Per person per night) 10%

    Excluded*

    Bathing tax (from 4/1/1950) (Per person per night)¥150

    * Excluded taxes and fees are approximated and may vary based on the property. They will be collected at the property at the time of check-in or check-out.

  • Restaurant side terrace
    Only 1 room left!
    Free cancellation until Nov 16
    Meal
    Seasonal cuisine
    Japanese dinner
    Non-refundable
    Rakuten Special OfferBonus Discount
    Credit card prepayment only
    Price for:
    1 night
     | 
     | 
    $168.71
    Taxes & fees incl.

    Coupon

    *The discount is calculated based on the original price.
    Plan details

    'One Night Stay with Dinner' Japanese Banquet Cuisine Plan [Japanese dinner]

    Free cancellation until 11/16/2025 11:59 p.m.(JST)

    Credit card prepayment only

    Coupon

    *The discount is calculated based on the original price.

    Let's have a relaxing morning sleep! I don't want breakfast! With no breakfast, you can enjoy the hot springs in the morning without worrying about the time. This is a plan that includes sweetfish with roe, which is very popular in the reviews! You can enjoy Kaiseki cuisine with the motto of local production for local consumption. 【dinner】 Food from the Shimanto River, from the mountains, from the sea, and Niida rice, a specialty of Shimanto town. We will serve you with our proud ingredients. Enjoy the flavors of each season. "Example menu" ■Advanced: Sesame tofu, grilled eggplant fukuso, shimeji mushrooms with sesame dressing ■Sashimi: Seared bonito ■Hot pot: Rice pork ginger hot pot ■Grilled food: Salt-grilled sweetfish with roe ■Steamed food: Chef's special chawanmushi ■Fried food: Assorted seasonal tempura ■Rice: Niida rice, pickles ■Suimono: Seri, Namafu, Yuba ■Dessert: Homemade ice cream *Menu may change due to seasonal changes and stock availability. 【bath】 There is an open-air bath with a spectacular view, a cold bath, a main bath, and a mist sauna that is gentle on the skin. ◆Hot spring ingredients◆ Alkaline simple sulfur cold mineral spring [Landscape] There is a valley in front of our hotel. You can enjoy the seasonal scenery from your room.

    Rakuten Special OfferBonus Discount
    $168.71
    Taxes & fees incl.
    2 guests 1 night 1 room
    Plan benefits
    • Seasonal cuisine
    Meals
    • Japanese dinner
    Plan restrictions
    • Non-refundable
    • Credit card prepayment only
    Cancellation policy
    Free cancellation deadline
    11/16/2025 11:59 p.m. (JST)
    7 day(s) before your stay (from 00:00) (JST)
    20%
    1 day(s) before your stay (from 00:00) (JST)
    50%
    0 day(s) before your stay (from 00:00) (JST)
    100%
    No-show
    100%
    The penalty charges are based on the original rate of this room. However, if any discounts are applied, the incurred penalties will not exceed the total discounted amount of the reservation.The exchange rate is fixed when booking.

    Taxes & fees

    Included

    Consumption tax (from 10/1/2019) (Per person per night) 10%

    Excluded*

    Bathing tax (from 4/1/1950) (Per person per night)¥150

    * Excluded taxes and fees are approximated and may vary based on the property. They will be collected at the property at the time of check-in or check-out.

  • Superb view open-air bath
    Only 1 room left!
    Free cancellation until Nov 16
    Meal
    Seasonal cuisine
    Japanese breakfast
    Japanese dinner
    Dinner (Japanese restaurant)
    Rakuten Special OfferBonus Discount
    Credit card prepayment only
    Price for:
    1 night
     | 
     | 
    $175.21
    Taxes & fees incl.

    Coupon

    *The discount is calculated based on the original price.
    Plan details

    【NEW!】Includes ayu with roe♪ Shiman-to Japanese banquet cuisine [Japanese breakfast] [Japanese dinner]

    Free cancellation until 11/16/2025 11:59 p.m.(JST)

    Credit card prepayment only

    Coupon

    *The discount is calculated based on the original price.

    ●● Renewal Plan♪ ●● "Shimanto Japanese Kaiseki", which has been well received by everyone for a long time, has been renewed! We will be serving our specialty "Salt-grilled sweetfish with roe"♪ Incorporating rich bounty from the Shimanto River basin We offer seasonal arrangements. "With roe sweetfish ♪ An example of Japanese Kaiseki menu in Shimanto" ■Advanced: Sesame tofu, grilled eggplant fukuso, shimeji mushrooms with sesame dressing ■Sashimi: Seared bonito ■Hot pot: Rice pork ginger hot pot ■Grilled food: Salt-grilled sweetfish with roe ■Steamed food: Chef's special chawanmushi ■Fried food: Assorted seasonal tempura ■Rice: Niida rice, pickles ■Suimono: Seri, Namafu, Yuba ■Dessert: Homemade ice cream *Menu may change due to seasonal changes and stock availability. 【breakfast】 Japanese cuisine made with ingredients from the Shimanto region ◆ Dinner Place: Restaurant Time: From 17:30 to 21:00 (Please ask at check-in.) ◆Breakfast Place: Restaurant Time: From 7:30 to 9:30 (Please ask at check-in.) With the slogan “Power Charge in Kochi”, We are holding a campaign where you can experience Kochi to its fullest! Majestic nature [Shikoku Mountains, Pacific Ocean, and many clear streams flowing between them]. From the blessings created by its unique topography, Experience-based programs include a variety of activities that allow you to experience the great outdoors, and walking around town where you can interact with local people. We have a treasure trove of our proud ingredients such as yuzu, chives, tomatoes, bonito, Shimizu mackerel, red sea bream, Tosa red sea bream, Shimanto pork, and Tosa Jiro, all available here. Please enjoy a journey that will refresh your mind and recharge your energy for tomorrow.

    Rakuten Special OfferBonus Discount
    $175.21
    Taxes & fees incl.
    2 guests 1 night 1 room
    Plan benefits
    • Seasonal cuisine
    Meals
    • Japanese breakfast
    • Japanese dinner
    Dining locations
    • Dinner (Japanese restaurant)
    • Breakfast (Japanese restaurant)
    Plan restrictions
    • Non-refundable
    • Credit card prepayment only
    Cancellation policy
    Free cancellation deadline
    11/16/2025 11:59 p.m. (JST)
    7 day(s) before your stay (from 00:00) (JST)
    20%
    1 day(s) before your stay (from 00:00) (JST)
    50%
    0 day(s) before your stay (from 00:00) (JST)
    100%
    No-show
    100%
    The penalty charges are based on the original rate of this room. However, if any discounts are applied, the incurred penalties will not exceed the total discounted amount of the reservation.The exchange rate is fixed when booking.

    Taxes & fees

    Included

    Consumption tax (from 10/1/2019) (Per person per night) 10%

    Excluded*

    Bathing tax (from 4/1/1950) (Per person per night)¥150

    * Excluded taxes and fees are approximated and may vary based on the property. They will be collected at the property at the time of check-in or check-out.

Room details

River side, 8 tatami, no bath A [Japanese room] [Non-smoking] [Mountain view] [River view]

No smoking
Mountain view
139.5 ft²
Max 4 adults / 3 children
Room facilities
  • Toilet available, no bath
  • Wi-Fi in room (free)
Japanese-style room
Mountain view
139.5 ft²
Max 4 adults / 3 children
Room facilities
  • Wi-Fi in room (free)
  • Bathtub available
  • Japanese breakfast
    Only 1 room left!
    Free cancellation until Nov 16
    Meal
    Seasonal cuisine
    Japanese breakfast
    Breakfast (Japanese restaurant)
    Non-refundable
    Rakuten Special OfferBonus Discount
    Credit card prepayment only
    Price for:
    1 night
     | 
     | 
    $139.07
    Taxes & fees incl.

    Coupon

    *The discount is calculated based on the original price.
    Plan details

    'Relaxing in the hot springs with breakfast included' Business plan [Japanese breakfast]

    Free cancellation until 11/16/2025 11:59 p.m.(JST)

    Credit card prepayment only

    Coupon

    *The discount is calculated based on the original price.

    [ plan contents ] Soak in the hot spring and relax♪ Japanese breakfast included! Sorry it's sold out ^^ Transportation is not possible with this plan. 【bath】 There is an open-air bath and an indoor bath where you can soak while listening to the beautiful nature and the sound of a mountain stream. ◆Hot spring ingredients◆ Alkaline simple sulfur cold mineral spring 【breakfast】 Japanese cuisine using ingredients from the Shimanto region *Please note that the actual product may differ as we use seasonal materials. ◆Breakfast Place: Restaurant Time: From 7:30 to 9:00 (please ask at check-in) [Landscape] There is a valley in front of our hotel. You can enjoy the seasonal scenery from your room.

    Rakuten Special OfferBonus Discount
    $139.07
    Taxes & fees incl.
    2 guests 1 night 1 room
    Plan benefits
    • Seasonal cuisine
    Meals
    • Japanese breakfast
    Dining locations
    • Breakfast (Japanese restaurant)
    Plan restrictions
    • Non-refundable
    • Credit card prepayment only
    Cancellation policy
    Free cancellation deadline
    11/16/2025 11:59 p.m. (JST)
    7 day(s) before your stay (from 00:00) (JST)
    20%
    1 day(s) before your stay (from 00:00) (JST)
    50%
    0 day(s) before your stay (from 00:00) (JST)
    100%
    No-show
    100%
    The penalty charges are based on the original rate of this room. However, if any discounts are applied, the incurred penalties will not exceed the total discounted amount of the reservation.The exchange rate is fixed when booking.

    Taxes & fees

    Included

    Consumption tax (from 10/1/2019) (Per person per night) 10%

    Excluded*

    Bathing tax (from 4/1/1950) (Per person per night)¥150

    * Excluded taxes and fees are approximated and may vary based on the property. They will be collected at the property at the time of check-in or check-out.

  • Restaurant side terrace
    Only 1 room left!
    Free cancellation until Nov 16
    Meal
    Seasonal cuisine
    Japanese dinner
    Non-refundable
    Rakuten Special OfferBonus Discount
    Credit card prepayment only
    Price for:
    1 night
     | 
     | 
    $184.31
    Taxes & fees incl.

    Coupon

    *The discount is calculated based on the original price.
    Plan details

    'One Night Stay with Dinner' Japanese Banquet Cuisine Plan [Japanese dinner]

    Free cancellation until 11/16/2025 11:59 p.m.(JST)

    Credit card prepayment only

    Coupon

    *The discount is calculated based on the original price.

    Let's have a relaxing morning sleep! I don't want breakfast! With no breakfast, you can enjoy the hot springs in the morning without worrying about the time. This is a plan that includes sweetfish with roe, which is very popular in the reviews! You can enjoy Kaiseki cuisine with the motto of local production for local consumption. 【dinner】 Food from the Shimanto River, from the mountains, from the sea, and Niida rice, a specialty of Shimanto town. We will serve you with our proud ingredients. Enjoy the flavors of each season. "Example menu" ■Advanced: Sesame tofu, grilled eggplant fukuso, shimeji mushrooms with sesame dressing ■Sashimi: Seared bonito ■Hot pot: Rice pork ginger hot pot ■Grilled food: Salt-grilled sweetfish with roe ■Steamed food: Chef's special chawanmushi ■Fried food: Assorted seasonal tempura ■Rice: Niida rice, pickles ■Suimono: Seri, Namafu, Yuba ■Dessert: Homemade ice cream *Menu may change due to seasonal changes and stock availability. 【bath】 There is an open-air bath with a spectacular view, a cold bath, a main bath, and a mist sauna that is gentle on the skin. ◆Hot spring ingredients◆ Alkaline simple sulfur cold mineral spring [Landscape] There is a valley in front of our hotel. You can enjoy the seasonal scenery from your room.

    Rakuten Special OfferBonus Discount
    $184.31
    Taxes & fees incl.
    2 guests 1 night 1 room
    Plan benefits
    • Seasonal cuisine
    Meals
    • Japanese dinner
    Plan restrictions
    • Non-refundable
    • Credit card prepayment only
    Cancellation policy
    Free cancellation deadline
    11/16/2025 11:59 p.m. (JST)
    7 day(s) before your stay (from 00:00) (JST)
    20%
    1 day(s) before your stay (from 00:00) (JST)
    50%
    0 day(s) before your stay (from 00:00) (JST)
    100%
    No-show
    100%
    The penalty charges are based on the original rate of this room. However, if any discounts are applied, the incurred penalties will not exceed the total discounted amount of the reservation.The exchange rate is fixed when booking.

    Taxes & fees

    Included

    Consumption tax (from 10/1/2019) (Per person per night) 10%

    Excluded*

    Bathing tax (from 4/1/1950) (Per person per night)¥150

    * Excluded taxes and fees are approximated and may vary based on the property. They will be collected at the property at the time of check-in or check-out.

  • Superb view open-air bath
    Only 1 room left!
    Free cancellation until Nov 16
    Meal
    Seasonal cuisine
    Japanese breakfast
    Japanese dinner
    Dinner (Japanese restaurant)
    Rakuten Special OfferBonus Discount
    Credit card prepayment only
    Price for:
    1 night
     | 
     | 
    $190.81
    Taxes & fees incl.

    Coupon

    *The discount is calculated based on the original price.
    Plan details

    【NEW!】Includes ayu with roe♪ Shiman-to Japanese banquet cuisine [Japanese breakfast] [Japanese dinner]

    Free cancellation until 11/16/2025 11:59 p.m.(JST)

    Credit card prepayment only

    Coupon

    *The discount is calculated based on the original price.

    ●● Renewal Plan♪ ●● "Shimanto Japanese Kaiseki", which has been well received by everyone for a long time, has been renewed! We will be serving our specialty "Salt-grilled sweetfish with roe"♪ Incorporating rich bounty from the Shimanto River basin We offer seasonal arrangements. "With roe sweetfish ♪ An example of Japanese Kaiseki menu in Shimanto" ■Advanced: Sesame tofu, grilled eggplant fukuso, shimeji mushrooms with sesame dressing ■Sashimi: Seared bonito ■Hot pot: Rice pork ginger hot pot ■Grilled food: Salt-grilled sweetfish with roe ■Steamed food: Chef's special chawanmushi ■Fried food: Assorted seasonal tempura ■Rice: Niida rice, pickles ■Suimono: Seri, Namafu, Yuba ■Dessert: Homemade ice cream *Menu may change due to seasonal changes and stock availability. 【breakfast】 Japanese cuisine made with ingredients from the Shimanto region ◆ Dinner Place: Restaurant Time: From 17:30 to 21:00 (Please ask at check-in.) ◆Breakfast Place: Restaurant Time: From 7:30 to 9:30 (Please ask at check-in.) With the slogan “Power Charge in Kochi”, We are holding a campaign where you can experience Kochi to its fullest! Majestic nature [Shikoku Mountains, Pacific Ocean, and many clear streams flowing between them]. From the blessings created by its unique topography, Experience-based programs include a variety of activities that allow you to experience the great outdoors, and walking around town where you can interact with local people. We have a treasure trove of our proud ingredients such as yuzu, chives, tomatoes, bonito, Shimizu mackerel, red sea bream, Tosa red sea bream, Shimanto pork, and Tosa Jiro, all available here. Please enjoy a journey that will refresh your mind and recharge your energy for tomorrow.

    Rakuten Special OfferBonus Discount
    $190.81
    Taxes & fees incl.
    2 guests 1 night 1 room
    Plan benefits
    • Seasonal cuisine
    Meals
    • Japanese breakfast
    • Japanese dinner
    Dining locations
    • Dinner (Japanese restaurant)
    • Breakfast (Japanese restaurant)
    Plan restrictions
    • Non-refundable
    • Credit card prepayment only
    Cancellation policy
    Free cancellation deadline
    11/16/2025 11:59 p.m. (JST)
    7 day(s) before your stay (from 00:00) (JST)
    20%
    1 day(s) before your stay (from 00:00) (JST)
    50%
    0 day(s) before your stay (from 00:00) (JST)
    100%
    No-show
    100%
    The penalty charges are based on the original rate of this room. However, if any discounts are applied, the incurred penalties will not exceed the total discounted amount of the reservation.The exchange rate is fixed when booking.

    Taxes & fees

    Included

    Consumption tax (from 10/1/2019) (Per person per night) 10%

    Excluded*

    Bathing tax (from 4/1/1950) (Per person per night)¥150

    * Excluded taxes and fees are approximated and may vary based on the property. They will be collected at the property at the time of check-in or check-out.

Room details

River-side 8 tatami D [Japanese room] [Mountain view] [River view]

Mountain view
139.5 ft²
Max 4 adults / 3 children
Room facilities
  • Wi-Fi in room (free)
  • Bathtub available