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Last Updated on December 15, 2025
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A mountain-side rest stop where a warm homemade meal gives you strength to walk again
Located just a minute’s walk from the Ipponmatsu bus stop in Ainan Town, Ehime, Ōmoriya Guesthouse is a cozy, family-run inn that warmly welcomes walking pilgrims. Despite its compact wooden exterior, the inn offers five guest rooms, free parking, laundry and drying machines—making it a reassuring stopover for those on the Shikoku pilgrimage. At the heart of the experience is the landlady’s heartfelt home cooking, which comforts guests and gives them a taste of the local atmosphere. With its cleanliness and quiet warmth, this is a place where both body and spirit are gently restored—ready to set out again with new energy.
Basic information
| Address | 1271-2 Ipponmatsu, Ainan-cho, Minamiuwa-gun Ehime |
| Phone number | 0895-84-3292 |
| Parking | Available (free) |
| Number of room(s) | 5 rooms |
| Price | Room only : 5,000 yen With breakfast : — With dinner : — Half board : 6,500 yen |
| Website | — |
| Check-in | 15:00 |
| Check-out | 10:00 |
| Wi-Fi | ✕ Not available |
| Laundry | Washing machine: ✓ Available (details unknown) Dryer: ✓ Available (details unknown) |
| payment | Cash: ✓ Accepted Credit card: ✕ Not accepted e-money: ✕ Not accepted |
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Located right along the pilgrimage trail and just a one-minute walk from the bus stop, the inn is praised for its convenient access. Guests frequently mention being comforted by the landlady’s home-cooked meals, especially after a tiring mountain pass walk.
The small wooden house brings nostalgic charm, with comments like “it felt calming and familiar.”
Though facilities are simple, many note the place is well-cleaned and offers a sense of security and comfort.
No negative reviews have been found, and overall, the inn is well-regarded as “a warm, homey place that gives you the strength to walk again.”
This is the closest inn to Matsuo Pass. Overall, it was clean, and I was satisfied with the landlady’s talk and delicious food.
★★★★ (4 out of 5 stars)
・The building and facilities are generally old, but well maintained.
★★★★ (4 out of 5 stars)
・No Wifi
・Washing machine and dryer available
・The food is excellent (traditional dishes may be served).
・The hostess is very hospitable.
