Dogo Onsen

Apologies for the old story. A friend from Hokkaido came to visit me in Shikoku, and we drove from Tokushima Prefecture to Dogo Onsen together 11 years ago. Due to preservation and repair work, there weren't many customers, so I was able to take a leisurely bath. Afterwards, I went up to the second floor, enjoyed some green tea and Botchan dango, and had a relaxing rest. (Please be careful, as the stairs are steep.) The construction is now complete, and as it's a very popular tourist destination, there are many customers, so some people have complained that they are hesitant to bathe or that it feels like they can't relax. Depending on the time of day, you might be able to find some time to relax. ●Japan's oldest hot spring, with a history of approximately 3,000 years. Dogo Onsen Main Building: Nationally Designated Important Cultural Property Following extensive preservation and repair work, the hot spring will reopen for full operations in December 2024. ●Business Hours: 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM (Last order 10:30 PM) Address: 5-6 Dogo Yunomachi, Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture 790-0842 Dogo Onsen Annex Asuka no Yusen: A hot spring facility offering a new experience based on the concept of Dogo and art. For the latest prices and event information, please check the Dogo Onsen Official Area Guide or the official website. Dogo Haikara Street: A shopping street adjacent to the main building, lined with souvenir shops and restaurants, many of which are open from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Access: Approximately a 3-minute walk from Dogo Onsen Station on the Iyotetsu Railway, or approximately a 30-minute drive from Matsuyama Expressway Matsuyama IC toward Dogo. I'll come again. Thank you for your continued support.

In addition to the hot spring resort, there are also souvenir shops, the Yuzuki Castle ruins, and many tourist spots in front of the station, as well as gourmet food, a downtown area, and a bar district, making this a town that both adults and children can enjoy. During long holidays and peak tourist season, Dogo Onsen's parking lot fills up. You may find it quicker and with less wait time to leave the bar district and use Minute Park 24h Dogo Yunomachi No. 1 Parking Lot or a nearby parking lot. If you just want to stroll around the hot spring town and take some photos, parking costs only about 100 yen, even if you take your time. The magical atmosphere makes you want to spend your time there, but with so many tourists, it's difficult to even take photos. There are many visitors from other prefectures and a lot of car traffic, so please be careful of accidents and trouble.

The Dogo Onsen is a must-do. Please note that they offer 2 price options : - one with just access to the public bath - one with access to public bath + premium public bath + access to tea room with tea and a snack offered. We chose the second option, great for taking your time and talking with your family, but also with the staff during the tea time as she explained many things to do in the city. We also did the small visit of the dogo onsen’s historical rooms and baths where the emperor and his family used to come. The visit is free and takes 5-10 minutes. I highly recommend going for the option 2. Please note that tattoos are accepted.

Very pretty to look at from the outside. The service was excellent and they guide you pretty well, even if they struggle with English for a tourist like me. I love the snack and tea provided but the onsens itself was lacklustre and on a smaller scale when compared to dazzling exterior

Wow, what a great to have a bath. 2500 yen for 90 min, private room tea/sweets. Very historic and historical. From what I was told, the movie "spirited away' was based on this bath house.