Top Boutique Hotels in Shikoku (2026)

Located in Imabari, 19 miles from Oogamiyama Omoto Shrine, WAKKA provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. Located around 21 miles from Saikon-ji Temple, the hotel with free WiFi is also 23 miles away from Saikokuji Temple. The property has a concierge service, free shuttle service and currency exchange for guests. Some rooms here will provide you with a kitchen with a fridge, a microwave and a minibar. A Full English/Irish breakfast is available daily at the hotel. The area is popular for cycling, and bike rental is available at WAKKA. Senkoji Temple is 23 miles from the accommodation, while MOU Onomichi City University Art Museum is 23 miles away. The nearest airport is Hiroshima Airport, 44 miles from WAKKA.

- "Beautiful place to stay. Gorgeous setting, amazing food, wonderful facilities. Would 100% recommend staying here" - "Really lovely place to stay, ideally situated for a stop halfway along the Shimanami Kaido route. Wakka was a very chilled out place, and the staff were all super nice and helpful. The barbecue on both evenings was amazing. I would definitely recommend it!" - "Amazing. Super cute and personable. Great food and amenities. Location on the water was beautiful. Amazing customer service. Helped us when our bike punctured. Couldn’t ask for anything better"

Located in Kasuga, 16 mi from Takamatsu, Asan Kotonami features a terrace and views of the mountain. The ryokan has a hot spring bath and sauna, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and free private parking is available on site. Each room at this ryokan is air conditioned and comes with a flat-screen TV. You will find a coffee machine and a kettle in the room. For your comfort, you will find slippers and free toiletries. You will find a shared lounge at the property. This ryokan offers free use of bicycles. You can engage in various activities, such as skiing and golfing. Takamatsu Airport is 7.5 mi away.

- "breakfast and dinner is so awesome , serverice is so great !" - "Great rooms in a peaceful setting. Dinner and breakfast superb. Staff lovely. Wine was a very reasonable cost" - "Loved everything about the hotel, beautiful view, clean, relaxing and comfortable room, helpful staff especially the ones in the restaurant, they really tried their best to explain all the dishes in English. I would definitely come back again" - "Asan Katonomi is truly a tranquil and amazing place to stay. I stayed in both "Deluxe Twin Room with Tatami Area and Open-Air Bath Type F" and "Cottage Type H" with my family. The food is very well prepared, delicious and unique. The staff, especially the butler, in the hotel is attentive and very polite. I have to give special compliments to the staff -- 春田燕 Tsubame Haruta. She made our stay extra memorable and enjoyable. She was very attentive to details and thought for us, customers, before we were aware of our needs. Couldn't be more thankful to be supported and served by her during our stay. The rooms of the hotel are cosy, clean and supported with very thoughtful service. For "Deluxe Twin Room with Tatami Area and Open-Air Bath Type F", there are two sleeping area in the room, one with beds and one with tatami. The open-air bath in Type F is absolutely enjoyable and relaxing. It's simply mesmerizing to look up to the starry sky while having a hot bath there. The elderly and the kids in our group loved the room. The bathroom is linked to the open bath area, you can go outside for the bath directly after shower. The bathroom amenities are well equipped. For Cottage H, it is less luxurious than Type F, but it's worth staying too. There is a room with beds and tatami avaialble in the living room. there is a balcony with table, chairs and arm-chairs. The cottage is closer to nature than Type F and its further away from the main building. Need to walk up hill for the place, but the hotel has a golf cart to help transport the luggage (and passengers!) uphill. You can call for the service in advance and they come very quickly. It's impressive that there are bottles of free fresh milk delivered to the special mail box every morning for the residents. Scrumptious and fresh milk! There is no onsen in the Cottage, but you are entitled to book a private spa in the speciall room in the middle hill."

Featuring beautiful nature views from its rooftop hot spring bath, Hotel Kazurabashi offers Japanese-style rooms and a dining room where food is prepared in the hearth at the guest's table. For more relaxation, it has a sauna and a games room, while massages can be arranged. Guests can stroll around in their yukata robe, and unwind in an outdoor or indoor public hot spring bath, or rent a bath for private use. Kazurabashi Hotel houses a souvenir shop and coin-operated laundry facilities. Free Wi-Fi is provided at the lobby. Rooms have a tatami-mat floor, on which traditional futon bedding is spread for sleeping. They are fitted with an LCD TV and a mini-fridge, while bathroom facilities are shared. Complimentary green tea is provided. A Japanese breakfast is served at the beautiful Japanese-style dining room, where guests can relax and warm up at a glowing hearth at dinner time. The hearth is used to prepare a meal featuring fresh local ingredients. Hotel Kazurabashi is a 10-minute drive from the Iya Kazura Bridge, and a 20-minute drive from the scenic Oboke and Koboke Gorges. Jr Oboke Train Station is a 15-minute taxi ride or 20-minute bus ride away.

- "The dining area was very atmospheric. It was probably the best hotel dinner we've had in Japan. The service was excellent, and the hotel owner came out to sing a song during dinner, which was lovely. Also, the spa (onsen) was wonderful." - "Staff called in advance to make sure we are on time for dinner. Saved a parking spot for us right in front of the gate." - "Stunning baths and food fantastic customer service" - "Breakfast was exceptional! The location is great! The staff attended to your every need. Even the owner personally came to thank her guest and provided entertainment. The front desk had English speaking personnel."

Offering a seasonal outdoor pool and views of the sea, SETOUCHI RETREAT by Onko Chishin Adults only is located in Matsuyama in the Ehime Region, 6.8 mi from Matsuyama. The hotel has a terrace and views of the mountains, and guests can enjoy a drink at the bar. Free private parking is available on site. A flat-screen TV, as well as an iPad are featured. Enjoy a cup of coffee from your terrace or balcony. Every room has a private bathroom. For your comfort, you will find bath robes and slippers. SETOUCHI RETREAT by Onko Chishin Adults only features free WiFi throughout the property. Sauna is available between 15:00-23:00, extra fees apply. Car hire is available at this hotel and the area is popular for golfing. Matsuyama Airport is 9.3 mi from the property.

- "All the staff went out of their way to make us feel comfortable. The secluded location is great, overlooking the Islands of the Seto Inland Sea." - "The building designed by Ando is amazing. The views from the room is spectacular. Food was very delicious and of course service is top notch." - "Its a building from Tadao Ando, which means that the architecture is just breath taking! Also dinner was just fantastic." - "Enjoyed the stay in this property, quiet environment and the staff is so friendly, offering support to take photos for us for our celebration. Especially thanks to Brad who can speak good English to have good explanation and support during our stay and dinner time. I already recommend this property to others :)"

A 15-minute walk from JR Kotohira Station, Kotohira Kadan offers natural hot spring baths and spacious Japanese-style rooms, some with a private outdoor hot spring bath. Free Wi-Fi is available in the public area and in some rooms. Guests can choose to stay in rooms with Western beds or Japanese futon bedding. The elegant rooms at Kadan Kotohira come with tatami-mat flooring and sliding paper screens. Amenities include an LCD TV, a DVD player and a fridge. Guests can choose to stay in Japanese-style houses, where Ogai Mori wrote his famous novel. Guests at spa-hotel Kadan can relax in the public or private hot spring baths, or unwind with a Thai massage. The hotel features a games room and karaoke. Japanese breakfast and multi-course dinners are served in the hotel’s dining room. Kotohira Kadan hotel is a 20-minute walk from the Kompira Shrine, and a 30-minute drive from the Seto Ohashi Bridge and Zentsu Temple.

- "Clean and very calming environment. Friendly and helpful staff. Multiple amenities offered to enjoy and provide relaxation. The area has lovely views of mountains and was great change from city life. Loved the cherry blossoms and gardens." - "We were extremely fortunate to stay in the Choseiden cottage. The very generous layout and views over the garden towards the faraway mountains, the scrolls, the paintings, the wooden furniture of this once tea house, not too forget the private bath (“Onsen”) with its glass panel onto the forest were exquisite. The staff were most helpful and kind. Very warm thoughts go to Reina who brought us our meals and guided us through the intricacies of the local cuisine, while answering with a joyful warmth our relentless barrage of questions about Japanese culture and herself. A stay which will linger!"

Offering air-conditioned rooms in the Dogo Onsen district of Matsuyama, CHAHARU Hanare Dogo Yumekura is a 9-minute walk from Joshin-ji Temple. This 4-star ryokan offers a 24-hour front desk and full-day security. Private parking can be arranged at an extra charge. The ryokan offers a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with slippers, a hair dryer, and bidet. The rooms are equipped with heating facilities. The ryokan is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs for guests to relax in. Matsuyama Shrine is a 13-minute walk from CHAHARU Hanare Dogo Yumekura, while Miyukiji Temple is one mile from the property. The nearest airport is Matsuyama Airport, 6.2 miles from the accommodation.

- "Beautiful tatami rooms, great roof-top onsen, excellent location. They provide yukata, outerwear and socks, as well as toiletries. The room has a private onsen. Quiet oasis in the middle of town." - "I loved our stay here!! The highlight of our Japan trip. The staff were all really friendly especially Taguchi san and the food was amazing! We were served a different menu for our second night, too. The private onsen bath overlooking dogo onsen was lovely. And the yukatas were cute!"

Located in Waki, within 25 miles of Yakuri-ji Temple and 26 miles of Shiraha Shrine, ADLIV/Factry Stay/工場に泊まれる has accommodations with a shared lounge and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free private parking for guests who drive. The property is around 26 miles from Matsui Shrine, 26 miles from Yakurishion Christ Church and 26 miles from Takamatsu Museum of History and Folklore. Guests can have a drink at the snack bar. All rooms in the hotel are equipped with an electric tea pot. At ADLIV/Factry Stay/工場に泊まれる the rooms are equipped with air conditioning and a TV. Naritasanshodaiji Temple is 27 miles from the accommodation, while Isamu Noguchi Garden Museum is 27 miles from the property. The nearest airport is Takamatsu Airport, 21 miles from ADLIV/Factry Stay/工場に泊まれる.

- "Very nice guest house in a factory which is very unique ! The location is closed to many commodities, in the industrial zone (obviously) there is a big parking. In few minutes by car it is possible to reach Mima renovated old streets and it is also a good spot to stay before going to Tsurugi mountain. While the staff who helped us to check in does not speak english he used a translator and things went really well. All the staff was very nice with us."

Boasting a 390-year history, Funaya offers hot-spring baths, a beautiful Japanese garden and a sauna. Just 656 feet from Dogo-Onsen Train Station, it provides traditional rooms with futon bedding and tatami (woven-straw) floors. Each air-conditioned Japanese-room at Funaya Ryokan comes with a flat-screen satellite TV, fridge and tea maker. The private bathroom has a bathtub and slippers. Isaniwa Shrine and Dogo Park are a 5-minute walk away, and Dogo Giyaman Glass Museum is a 10-minute walk. Matsuyama Castle is about 1.9 mi away. The hotel is a 30-minute tram ride from JR Matsuyama Train Station and a 40-minute bus ride from Matsuyama Airport. On-site parking is free. Guests can relax and unwind with a massage, or enjoy with footbath within the hotel’s peaceful garden. Free wired internet access is provided in the lobby. Japanese cuisine is served at Aoigoke Restaurant, and tea and coffee can be enjoyed at Garden Terrace Komorebi.

Offering beautiful views of the changing seasons in the Iya Valley, hotel Iya Onsen provides Japanese-style accommodations and natural hot spring baths. Rooms come with free WiFi and the hotel offers a shuttle to/from JR Ooboke Station upon prior request. Japanese-style hot spring hotel Iya Onsen is a 15-minute drive from the Kazura-bashi Bridge, an Important Tangible Folk Cultural Property. the Manneken Pis statue of Iya Valley can be walked to in 5 minutes, while Oboke-kyo Canyon is a 30-minute drive away. JR Ooboke Station is a 30-minute drive away. Elegant Japanese-style rooms feature tatami (woven mat) flooring and Japanese futon bedding. Amenities include an LCD TV, CD player and mini-fridge, while bathroom facilities are shared. Guests can relax in one of Iya Onsen's spacious public hot springs, enjoy the special footbath, or take the complimentary cable car to the hot spring in the valley. The hotel houses a souvenir shop and drink vending machines. Japanese-style dinners are served in Cafe Dining HANA or Dining Hall Iya Ferrows. A Japanese or Western-style breakfast is served in Cafe Dining HANA.

- "Springs were spectacular. Room with deck was enjoyable." - "The property is located in a beautiful Iya Valley The view from our room was amazing. You feel that you are in the middle of gorgeous nature full of birds and creates. The staff of the hotel is so polite , kind and very helpful ." - "An outdoor onsen with a hot spring water by the river, which is accessed by a cable car" - "Comfortable environment and helpful staff" - "Lovely hotel in a beautiful setting. Amazingly presented food. Beautiful inside and outside onsen with incredible views. Beautiful traditional Japanese rooms Kind staff who made lots of effort to make stay more comfortable."

Offering modern rooms with a Simmons bed, a flat-screen satellite TV and free wired internet, Royal Park Hotel is a 5-minute drive from JR Takamatsu Train Station. Massages and bicycles are available. Each air-conditioned room at Royal Park Hotel Takamatsu includes a fridge and an electric kettle with roasted green tea. You can watch pay TV programs or unwind with a hot bath. Toiletries are provided. Tamamo Park is a 15-minute walk from the hotel. Ritsurin Park is 0.9 mi away, and Takamatsu Airport is about a 30-minute drive. There is the 24-hour front desk, which offers luggage storage. Free-use internet stations are on site. Staying guests have access to the property's Club Lounge. Services include tea and some snacks between 15:00 - 18:00,alcoholic beverages, soft drinks and some snacks between 18:00 - 20:00, and from 20:00 - 22:00, the lounge will operate as a bar, serving alcoholic beverages and some snacks.

- "Good" - "Warm and welcoming art deco style decor. Very helpful staff. Comfortable rooms with good facilities. Handy for Marugamemachi shopping mall and airport bus stop, but a bit distant from the station. We very much enjoyed our stay." - "Amazing hotel. Stunning art deco interior, it was like a trip back in time. Room was spacious, bathroom bigger than some hotel rooms I've stayed in in Japan. Close to shopping, good eateries and the Ritsuin garden."