TraditionalUNIQUE WEDDING MATSUYAMA

US $11,600

2nights,3days

Matsuyama, a historic castle town nestled in a corner of Japan
A photo wedding journey of relaxation and joy, soaking in Japan’s oldest hot spring

Matsuyama is an atmospheric castle town facing the Seto Inland Sea in Shikoku.
Dogo Onsen, located in the heart of Matsuyama, is one of Japan’s oldest hot springs with a history spanning 3,000 years.
Stroll through the atmospheric hot spring town in a yukata and savor exquisite Japanese cuisine featuring fresh seafood from the Seto Inland Sea.

Immerse yourself in the charm of traditional Japan, and you’re sure to have an unforgettable journey.
Matsuyama Castle stands proudly atop Shiroyama hill, overlooking the historic castle town below.
Trams glide leisurely through the city streets, adding to the nostalgic charm that fills the atmosphere of Matsuyama.

In this nature-rich regional city of Japan, you’ll find picturesque photo spots that capture the beauty of all four seasons—cherry blossoms in spring, the sea in summer, and colorful foliage in autumn—all conveniently gathered within a compact area.

Why not include a 3-day, 2-night photo wedding tour in your journey, and create unforgettable memories together as a couple?
Take a short trip beyond Matsuyama and explore the crystal-clear Niyodo and Shimanto Rivers in Kochi Prefecture, which faces the Pacific Ocean.

On the calm, wave-free waters of the Seto Inland Sea, you’ll find unforgettable destinations such as the Shimanami Kaido cycling route, the scenic island of Shodoshima, and the picturesque port town of Tomonoura.

These enchanting spots are too captivating to simply pass by.
As a travel agency, we are here to coordinate your entire journey from start to finish.
Leave your unique trip to Japan in the hands of experienced professionals.
We look forward to hearing from you and helping you plan a truly memorable experience.

Optional items that can be ordered

【Photo wedding options】

Drone video shooting (1 day plan US$2700-)
Second Japanese or Western-style outfit for photo wedding US$1100-
[Arrangements for accommodation the day before and additional nights]
*We can also help with various other travel plans. Please feel free to contact us.

  • Menu included in the tour

    Dogo Onsen Deluxe with open-air bath, 2 nights and 3 days accommodation fee, 2 breakfasts, 1 dinner, 1 pair of Japanese or Western-style clothes, 1 hair and makeup session for the bride and groom, location photos (approximately 5 hours, 100 shots, data transfer, car transportation during the shoot is included in the price), Okinawa salon to photo wedding interpretation guide fee from the end of the photo wedding

  • Menu not included in the tour

    Transportation expenses other than those mentioned above, transportation expenses after checking out at the end of the second night, etc. Some examples include:

    (1) Excess baggage fees (items exceeding the specified weight, volume, or number).
    (2) Personal expenses such as cleaning fees, telephone charges, and other additional food and drink costs.
    (3) Additional charges for using a single room.
    (4) Transportation expenses between your home and the meeting/dismissal points, accommodation fees before and after the start and end of the trip, etc.
    (5) Fees for optional tours that only those who wish to participate in them can participate in.
    (6) Airport facility fees, etc. (unless expressly stated as included in the brochure, etc.).
    (7) Medical expenses and insurance premiums for injuries or illnesses, etc.

Schedule

DAY 1

  • 110:00 - The guide will greet you at Matsuyama Airport
  • 210:30 - Dress-up at the salon (approximately 2 hours)
  • 3After lunch (not included in the tour price)
    Transfer to accommodation by wagon taxi (approximately 2.5 hours) (the guide will attend you up to this point)
  • 416:00 - Arrive at accommodation → Relax in your room and explore the city
  • 519:00 - Dinner at the hotel
  • 6Go to bed

DAY 2

  • 15:45 - Start preparing for the photo wedding (with the guide-interpreter at your side)
  • 28:00 - Start of the photo wedding
  • 312:30 End of the photo wedding (with the guide-interpreter at your side)
  • 4Sightseeing
  • 5Go to bed

DAY 3

  • 1Check out after breakfast at the hotel (~11:00)
  • 2Take a wagon taxi to Matsuyama Airport
UNIQUE WEDDING JAPAN Matsuyama
  • UNIQUE WEDDING JAPAN Matsuyama
  • UNIQUE WEDDING JAPAN Matsuyama
  • UNIQUE WEDDING JAPAN Matsuyama
  • UNIQUE WEDDING JAPAN Matsuyama

The Charm of Matsuyama

Matsuyama City is known for the Dogo Onsen Main Building in the city center. The tower built in the Meiji era is a quaint three-story wooden building with intricate craftsmanship. It is also an attractive area for photo spots. Matsuyama Castle in the west of the city has many buildings built in the Edo period. In spring, Shiroyama Park is filled with cherry blossoms, making for a wonderful view. Baishuji Station, 18 minutes from the city center, is the closest station to the Seto Inland Sea. Matsuyama City is filled with picturesque and extraordinary scenery.

  • A beautiful townscape developed around Shiroyama
  • The beautiful sea of Shimanami Kaido is nearby.
  • Matsuyama Castle is a famous spot for viewing the night view of the city and is also famous for its cherry blossoms.
  • Matsuyama Castle, built in 1602
  • Calm view of the Seto Inland Sea
  • Try Ehime's famous mandarin oranges
  • If you go a little further to Uchiko Town, you can encounter some good old scenery.
  • If you go a little further to Uchiko Town, you can encounter some good old scenery.
  • Matsuyama Castle is also a very popular photo spot
  • Matsuyama Castle is also a very popular photo spot
  • Matsuyama's specialty, sea bream rice
  • If you go south, you will come to Cape Ashizuri in the national park.
  • The Shimanto River is also a popular tourist spot for inbound tourists.

Plan example

Day 1

  • 10:00 -

    The guide will greet you at Matsuyama Airport

  • 10:30 -

    Fitting at the salon (about 2 hours, the guide will attend you up to this point)

  • After lunch (not included in the tour price)
    Pilgrimage experience: A guide will accompany you from the inn to Ishite-ji Temple on foot, and you will receive a lecture on the etiquette of visiting and the history of the pilgrimage, and a goshuin will be written in your book

  • 16:00 -

    Arrive at your accommodation → Relax in your room or go sightseeing in the city

  • 19:00 -

    Dinner at the hotel

  • Go to bed

Day 2

  • 5:45 -

    Start preparing for the photo wedding (the guide will attend you)

  • 8:00 -

    The photo wedding will start
    Going a little further, you can enjoy a photo tour that combines sightseeing. Experience a wedding tour
    Take a wedding photo shoot in a dress on the Shimanami Kaido
    Enjoy taking photos in a kimono with the Uchiko townscape in the background

  • 18:00 -

    Photo wedding ends (Interpreter guide will attend up to this point)

  • 20:00 -

    Sleep at hotel

Day 3

  • 7:00 -

    Breakfast at hotel

  • 9:00 -

    Experience the Shikoku Pilgrimage, which is attracting worldwide attention
    Go to Ishite-ji Temple, receive a lecture on the manners of visiting and the history of the pilgrimage, and receive a goshuin stamp in your book

  • 14:00 -

    After lunch, experience indigo dyeing at the Iyo Kasuri Hall

  • 19:00 -

    Dinner and sleep at the hotel

Day 4

  • After breakfast at the hotel, check out (~11:00) and take a wagon taxi to Matsuyama Airport

STAY

Here is a high-quality healing space that inherits the tradition of “Osettai” that is given with care down to every corner.

The concept of Dogo Oyu is “modern toji”.
Enjoy the oldest hot spring in Japan, Dogo, to your heart’s content.
Meals carefully prepared with the seasonal blessings of Setouchi and Ehime.
We welcome you in a gentle and dignified space based on the design of “New Wa”.
All rooms have an open-air bath and a view terrace overlooking Matsuyama Castle, and there are 4 types of rooms, total of 30.
Each room is unique and has its own unique furnishing.
*Children from junior high school age are allowed (same price as adults).
*Please note that elementary school students and younger, including infants and toddlers, cannot stay at the hotel.
*Please note that accommodation is not available during Golden Week, New Year’s holidays, national holidays, and mid-February. We will guide you to other hotels.
https://www.dogomiyu.jp/

ROOM

High-quality healing space and sincere hospitality
High-quality “new Japanese” furnishings with care in every corner
Heartfelt, unobtrusive service that inherits the tradition of “Osetai” in Iyo and Dogo
Spend your time freely as you like, as if you were in your own villa
The main furniture used at Dogo Oyu is made by skilled furniture craftsmen from domestic manufacturers
We have carefully selected furniture that is delicate like Japanese furniture and comfortable to sit on and use, in harmony with the physical senses of Japanese people, to suit each location
Deluxe with open-air bath
https://www.dogomiyu.jp/guestroom/#facility-and-amenity-section-anchor
*Upgrades and downgrades can be discussed

Hot Springs

Here is a relaxing inn created by a historic hot spring.
Drawn in the Man’yoshu as far back as ancient times, and later in Natsume Soseki’s “Botchan,” Dogo Onsen has been healing the countless people who have visited this area since ancient times.
Due to its gentle and smooth spring water, it is also called “Beauty Baths” and has been loved throughout the ages.
The alkaline simple spring water is gentle on the delicate skin of Japanese people, and is gentle and smooth, making it suitable for hot spring therapy and beauty treatments.
It is also said to have healing properties for neuralgia, gastrointestinal disorders, gout, anemia, etc.

Bedroom

A Japanese space that is the ultimate in “simple and simple” so that you can enjoy the Dogo hot springs to your heart’s content.
All rooms have an open-air bath and a view terrace overlooking Matsuyama Castle, and there are 4 types of rooms, totaling 30. While the basic design and facilities are provided, such as calm colors based on wood and monotone, and high-quality bedding and furniture, the colors and furniture are slightly different, so that each room has its own unique character.
A space that pursues comfort and functionality through simplicity and minimalism, carefully selected facilities and furniture, and the highest quality amenities are available, so please relax and enjoy your private time in a spacious room.

Facilities details (1 example)

77㎡, 5 rooms (1 barrier-free) with 4-person capacity (3 beds)
3 semi-double (1.2m wide) beds
8-tatami Japanese-style living room facing a wide terrace, large washroom with double sinks
The largest room in the hotel, equipped with a 50-inch TV, Harman Bluetooth speaker, etc.
Recommended for guests who want to relax in a spacious and bright room

AMENITY GOODS

<Guest room facilities>
Card key switch/Individual air conditioning/Open-air bath in guest room (available 24 hours)/USB and 100V power outlet/TV (50 inch and 43 inch)/Free WiFi/Mini refrigerator/Humidifier/Air purifier/Toilet with washlet/Internal phone/Safety box/

<Bathroom and guest room amenities>
Towel set (Imabari towel)/Hair dryer/Toothbrush set/Bath amenities set/Lotion set/Razor/Shower cap/Cotton set/Brush/Drawstring bag/Yukata/Samue (relaxing wear)/Geta/Slippers/Deodorizing spray/Mini bar
Electric kettle/Welcome sweets/Coffee and tea set/Teacups, mugs and glasses set/Bottle opener/Tea bag tray/Various free drinks (in refrigerator)
Desk/Alarm clock/Memo pad and pen/Jewelry box/Charger/Tabletop mirror

<Rental amenities>
We can lend out various equipment and amenities. Please contact the front desk for details.
[Examples of rental equipment and amenities] Nail clippers/thermometer/desk lamp/charger/Blu-ray/DVD player/humidifier/blanket/writing implements/stationery/hair iron (straight/curl)/iron/steam iron/wheelchair

<Notes>
Smoking is prohibited throughout the building, including electronic cigarettes and heated cigarettes (please use the outdoor smoking area next to the garden if you wish to smoke).

SPECIAL MOVIE

PHOTO WEDDING & ACTIVITY

Hair and makeup will be done at the accommodation. After that, we will travel in a prepared car and take your photo wedding to a few photo spots of your choice. [Locations] Dogo Onsen, Matsuyama Castle, Dogo Park, Ninomaru Historical Garden, Bansuiso, Chado Park, Baishuji Station + Beach, Matsuyama General Park, etc.

[1 outfit plan] Shooting time is about 5 hours, 100 shots
[2 outfit plan] Shooting time is about 8 hours, 200 shots
Data delivery takes about 45 days
Initial preparation time is about 120 minutes
Change time from 1st outfit to 2nd outfit is about 60 minutes

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