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Dogo Onsen Honkan

4.0

937 Reviews

Accommodations / Hot Spring

Ehime Pref. Matsuyamashi Dougoyunomachi 5-6

This is a public bathhouse of the historical Dogo Onsen. The three-tiered wooden building has been designated as an Important Cultural Property of Japan. It sprung to fame after it was mentioned in Natsume Soseki’s novel, Botchan. The dark interior with its pillars, beams and wooden lockers oozes with antiquated charm. The Honkan has two indoor baths, the Kami no Yu and the Tama no Yu, where visitors can relax and enjoy a pleasant soak. At extra charge guests can use the resting room complete with a hired yukata and some tea and cake. The nearest station is Dogo Onsen Station.

Not something for me personally, but my wife assures me there is something special about the water here. She took a bath, reasonably price and time limited (so I didnt have to wait around until she...
Botchan Train

4.0

795 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Matsuyama-shi Ehime Prefecture

Based on the steam locomotive that ran for 67 years since the opening of Iyotetsu Railway, this diesel engine train was restored in October of 2001. It is often called the “Botchan train”, as one of the characters in Natsume Soseki’s famous novel “Botchan” rode the old steam locomotives. You can board at the following stops: Dogo Onsen, Okaido, Matsuyama City Station, JR Matsuyama Station, Komachi Station.

Harder to miss than to see and outside the station. Everyone seems to love it. A cool little number.
Ishite-ji Temple

4.0

291 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Ehime Pref. Matsuyamashi Ishite 2-9-21

Located in the Ishite district of Matsuyama City, the Ishite-ji Temple is a Buzan sect Shingon Buddhist temple. The temple’s formal name is Kumano-san Kokuzo-in; it is the 51st temple visited on the Shikoku 88-temple Pilgrimage. The Ishite-ji Temple is famous for its association with Emon Saburo, a renowned early pilgrim who according to legend was reborn so that he could help restore the temple. The temple was first built in 728 by Ochino Tamazumi, the lord of Iyo Province. Initially, it was a Hosso school Buddhist temple, named the Anyo-ji Temple. However, following a visit by the monk Kukai in 813, it was transformed into a Shingon Buddhist temple. Besides the Niomon gate (a designated National Treasure), the Ishite-ji Temple also has several Important Cultural Properties, including the Hon-do (main hall) and a three-storey pagoda.

I came in from the east side and came across lots of stone statues. It’s a bit of a mess in that end with cardboard boxes and everything looking a bit ill-kept. Lots of caves and strong smell of...
Dogo Park

4.0

269 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Ehime Matsuyama-shi Dogo Park

This park in Dogokoen, Matsuyama City was developed around the Yuzuki Castle Ruins, a national historic site. The park, which is surrounded by the castle’s outer moat, retains archeological features such as earthwork fortifications and allotment of land. It also features recreations of samurai houses and a history museum that exhibits artifacts unearthed during archeological surveys, among other items. Many people also visit the park in the spring to see its famous cherry blossoms.

It is close to Dogo station, just a short walking distance. It is not a big park but a nice park to walk around and take some pictures.
Dogo Onsen Tsubaki-no-Yu

4.0

164 Reviews

Accommodations / Hot Spring

Ehime Matsuyama-shi Dogoyunomachi 19-22

A hot spring bathhouse in Dogoyunomachi, Matsuyama City. This day-trip bathhouse was built for the opening of the 1953 National Athletic Meet. Come relax in baths fed by hot spring cisterns from a free-flowing spring that can't be had anywhere but Dogo Onsen.

This is a very satisfactory bath though not up to the level of the honkan. In any other place, this would be a premium bath. However, do note that you must bring or buy soap and shampoo (towels are...
Dogo Onsen Annex Asuka-no-Yu

4.0

81 Reviews

Accommodations / Hot Spring

Ehime Matsuyama-shi Dogoyunomachi 19-22

The third of the Dogo Onsen bathhouses after Dogo Onsen Tsubaki-no-Yu. The bathhouse is built to encapsulate the concept of Asuka period architecture including ornamental ridge end rooftiles resembling historical structures such as Nara's Todaiji temple and a vivid outward appearance of contrasting red and white to draw the eye. Along with the large indoor public baths decorated with Tobe-ware walls they also have an outdoor bath unlike the Honkan Main Building and you can relax in the high-quality spring water to your heart's content.

This onsen operated like a high end bathing house . The onsen is building is beautiful built and they are for a purpose of admiring the building more than just for a onsen visit . First , the onsen...
Dogo Haikara Dori

4.0

123 Reviews

Shopping

Ehime Matsuyama-shi Dogoyunomachi 15-23

"An L-shaped shopping arcade which connects Dogo Onsen Station on the Iyotetsu Jonan Line and the Dogo Onsen Honkan. Having flourished as a temple market from the Meiji period, visitors can take in the ""Meiji romance"" atmosphere the arcade still exudes. The arcade is filled with establishments offering up the charms of Dogo Onsen, such as Shirasagido, a shop famous for its bocchan dango sweet dumplings; and the Dogo Bakushukan beer hall, where you can enjoy local Ehime alcoholic beverages. The arcade is dedicated to the concept of warm and welcoming hospitality, and there are around 60 shops here ready and waiting to give a friendly welcome to customers. The bustling arcade was also selected in 2017 as one of HABATAKU Shopping Districts 30 due to their contribution to the revitalization and development of local communities through supporting the lives of local residents."

I think this is quite normal around Japan, nothing special, except shops selling towel I think and some locally made ceramics. Other than that, I do not find anything special here but some how to...
Matsuyama City Shiki Memorial Museum

4.0

108 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Ehime Pref. Matsuyamashi Dougokouen 1-30

Located roughly five minutes’ walk from Dogo Onsen Station, the Matsuyama City Shiki Memorial Museum has on display manuscripts and works by Masaoka Shiki, a leading writer of haiku poetry who was born in Matsuyama, as well as letters exchanged with Natsume Soseki and other major literary figures with whom he was friendly. The Museum provides detailed displays on the history of Dogo and Matsuyama, on the times in which Masaoka Shiki lived, and on his friendships and acquaintances. Special events are held on an occasional basis, and the Museum also functions as a community center for the local community.

道後温泉駅から徒歩3分ほど。道後公園内に立地している4階建ての文化施設で、2-3階が博物館となっている。入館料は400円。展示室内は愚陀佛庵(復元)を除き撮影不可。展示は全体の4分の1が道後・松山の歴史、残りが正岡子規の生涯に関する解説・資料展示となっている。正岡子規は松山の生まれで、松山市駅近くには「正岡子規誕生邸址」の石碑も立つ。教科書にも載る明治を代表する俳人であるが、浅学のため有名な「柿...
Yu Jinja Shrine

3.5

107 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Ehime Matsuyama-shi Dogoyunomachi 4-10

This shrine is in Dogoyuno-machi, Matsuyama. The ancient shrine was apparently built on the decree of the Keiko Emperor, the 12th emperor of Japan, and venerates the deities Onamuchinomikoto and Sukunabikonanomikoto. When the Dogo Onsen source spring was damaged by earthquake, tales say that prayers here resulted in it being restored, and now every March they hold the Yugitosai hot spring prayer festival to commemorate it.

not so big and we got heavy rain that day. just take a look and not so many people here but just one staff and two cats. ha.
Shikoku Matsuyama Dogo Onsen hotel

4.5

54 Reviews

Accommodations / Hot Spring

Ehime Pref. Matsuyamashi Dougoyunomachi 1-33

The Shikoku Matsuyama Dogo Onsen hotel is a long-established hot springs hotel located approximately three minutes’ walk from Dogo Onsen Station (on the Iyotetsu Jonan Line tram line). The hotel traces its origins back to a hot springs inn that was opened during the Kan’ei era (1624–1644), and which was famous for being patronized by leading literary figures connected with Matsuyama. Day visitors are welcome to use the hot springs facilities. The cypress-wood bath, where bathers can relax while enjoying the marvelous scent of Hinoki (cypress wood), and the two granite bathtubs (made using the Iyo region’s famous Oshima granite) are open to male bathers at certain times of day and female bathers at other times. Saunas and open-air baths are also available.

We stayed here for a night and had a set Japanese dinner. I had high expectations of what a top quality Japanese restaurant would be like. Unfortunately while it was nicely presented with very...
Dogo Giyaman Glass Museum

3.5

53 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Ehime Pref. Matsuyamashi Dougosagidanichou 459-1 Yamanote hand garden Place

Located within the Yamanote Garden Place—within its collection of cafes and English gardens, you’ll find this Japanese-glass art museum. Surrounded by water, verdure, and a glimmering garden during nighttime illumination, the museum interior features a modern design and black&red motif. 300 items are on display here—the most in west Japan—from the red glass of Shinrokaku, symbolic of Dogo Onsen, giyaman glass from Edo period, faceted glass, vidro glass, and Japanese glass works from the Meiji and Taisho periods. The works that utilize the garden glass and water are also noteworthy.

As I am interested in glass works, I planned to visit here in advance. Although the museum itself is not that big, I believe it would be worth visiting. The glasses are so beautifully made and those...
Seki Art Gallery

4.0

37 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Ehime Matsuyama-shi Dogokitamachi 4-42

This art museum is located in Dogokita-machi, Matsuyama City. It features a collection of modern Japanese and western-style paintings from the Meiji to Showa period s by artists such as Yokoyama Taikan, Kuroda Seiki, and Tsuguharu Foujita. In addition to several galleries and a video room, the museum also features special collection of works by Auguste Rodin. The centerpiece of this collection, which is entitled “Rodin’s Room,” is a marble statue of a faun (forest fairy).

道後温泉から近いので、思い付きで初めて訪れた美術館ですが、本当に素晴らしかった。建物も展示作品も暖かみのある雰囲気を持ち、整然とした一体感を感じました。穏やかな時間と空間、とてもセンスが良い。図録を見ると、今回見た作品を遥かに凌ぐ数が載っています。年に数回、作品の入れ替えをするそうなので、その都度訪れようと思います。オルゴールも毎回、リクエストしなくては！狭い路地を入ったところに...
Dogo Onsen Sora-no-Sanpomichi (Walk in the Sky)

3.5

28 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Ehime Matsuyama-shi Dogoyunomachi 5-6

A walking path in Dogoyunomachi, Matsuyama City. Located on the top of Mt. Kanmuri near the Dogo Onsen Honkan Main Building public bathhouse from this spot you can enjoy the view of the Dogo Onsen Hot Spring Town. It was remodeled in 2019 and the footbaths, gazebo, resting areas, and garden where you can enjoy seasonal flowers were improved.

道後温泉本館のすぐそばの小高い丘に湯神社という神社があり、ちょっとした展望スペースがある。道後温泉本館が一望できるが、現在は改装工事のため、ちょっと残念な景色になっている。足湯もあるので、一休みするのにいい。
Enmanji Temple

3.5

28 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Ehime Matsuyama-shi Dogoyuzukicho 4-49

道後温泉本館から宝厳寺の方へいく途中にある。寺と言っても山門は無く、通路の奥にお堂がある。ここのお地蔵様は「火除け地蔵」といい、行基の作と伝わる。
Dogo-Kan hot spring ryokan hotel

Accommodations / Hot Spring

Ehime Pref. Matsuyamashi Dougotakouchou 7-26

Dogo-Kan is a famous hot spring ryokan hotel designed by the architect Kurokawa Kisho. Situated on a small plateau in the hot springs district, it has a fine view over Matsuyama Castle. The main bath area has a comprehensive range of facilities, including water cascades, reclining baths, open-air baths, saunas, etc.; day visitors are welcome. The decor of the hotel interior is based on Edo-period street scenes, and is very impressive.
Dogo Onsen 4th-Bun Yuba

3.0

6 Reviews

Accommodations / Hot Spring

Ehime Matsuyama-shi Dogoyunomachi 7-28

One of the hot springs at Dogo Onsen, it plays the role of distributing spring water drawn from each source to nearby hot spring bathhouses, hotels, and ryokan style inns. Inside there's a handwashing station allowing you to feel the spring water from the source first hand as well as a viewing room where you can observe the spring water as it falls into the hot water tanks.

道後温泉駅のすぐ裏にあるのに、観光客はほとんど見かけない。ここは、各旅館へ温泉を分配するための施設。地下からくみ上げたばかりのお湯を手湯として楽しめる。
Yaya Dining restaurant

4.5

28 Reviews

Gourmet / Alcohol

Ehime Pref. Matsuyamashi Dougotakouchou 6-1

Yaya Dining is a restaurant located in the Hotel Dogo Yaya in Matsuyama City. The restaurant's specials are made using vegetables grown without the use of agrochemicals on the restaurant's own organic farm. A breakfast buffet and lunch buffet are provided. Besides organic vegetables picked fresh that morning and home-grown rice, there are also other delicious menu options, included hot French toast. Yaya Dining is very popular not only with tourists, but also with locals.

ホテルの朝食付きプランで利用しました、朝だけの営業となります。売りでもあり「朝食バイキング」ですが、ホテルの規模を考えると料理の品数や味の方も頑張っている方だと思いますし、美味しいです。スタッフさんもテキパキと仕事をしていてプロフェッショナルだと思います。がっ！当ホテルに宿泊していない人が、お店の評価が高いからと言って外から来店すると過度な評価なんだなーって感じがすると思う・・・
Dogo Beer Brewery Restaurant

Gourmet / Alcohol

Ehime Pref. Matsuyamashi Dougoyunomachi 20-13

Located opposite the Dogo Onsen Honkan hot springs hotel, the Dogo Beer Brewery Restaurant is a beerhall where patrons can enjoy Dogo Beer delivered directly from local brewery Minakuchi Shuzo. There are also a wide range of local specialty dishes to enjoy, including senzanki (fried chicken made using the local Iyo chicken breed). Tourists often drop in on their way back from visiting the hot springs, and it is common to see patrons wearing yukata. A wide variety of other meal options are available, including o-zen (trays with several different small dishes of food) and tai-meshi (rice with minced sea-bream); the lunch menu is also very popular.
Korokke no Mitsuwa

Shopping

Ehime Pref. Matsuyamashi Dougoyunomachi 12-33

This deep-fried food delicatessen is located alongside the ramen shop Shokubo Yumejikon in front of the Botchan Karakuri Clock at the entrance to the Dogo Shopping Street. Their popular products include their Jaco Cutlet, a crispy breaded fried mix of minced fish and vegetables. Having appeared in numerous forms of media and gourmet TV programs, they are well known as one of Ehime's gourmet delicacies. Other great fried foods perfect for eating while you explore the area are their Iyo beef croquette, their pork and ginger croquette, and their tatsuta-age, a deep-fried fish or meat marinated in soy sauce and other flavors, and coated with potato starch. You can also enjoy piping hot deep-fried food at the ramen shop next-door.
Wakamiya Pearl (Dogo Shop)

Style / Fashion

Ehime Pref. Matsuyamashi Dougoyunomachi 13-18

This was Ehime's first pearl specialty store and opened in 1962. They only offer high quality pearls that comes with a deep understanding of the pearl aquaculture industry. They offer a wide variety of products from spellbinding glittering glamourous formal jewelry to more simple and casual accessories. Pearls from the rich nature of Uwajima are renown worldwide and in 1978 they surpassed Mie Prefecture, Japan's former number one producer of pearls.

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Ehime Areas

Stretched across the northwest corner of Shikoku island, Ehime is a nature-rich prefecture boasting beautiful coastlines and a rural center where mountains play host to 26 of the Buddhist temples that make up the Shikoku Pilgrimage. Matsuyama is home to an original post-feudal castle as well as Dogo Onsen, one of the country’s oldest natural hot springs. The northern city of Imabari marks the entrance to the Shimano Kaido, a road that crosses six spectacular bridges and several islands, forming a route between Shikoku and mainland Honshu.