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  • Botchan Train
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    4.0
    795 Reviews
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    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.

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  • Ishite-ji Temple
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    4.0
    291 Reviews
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    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...

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  • Matsuyama City Shiki Memorial Museum
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    4.0
    108 Reviews
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    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...

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  • Yu Jinja Shrine
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    3.5
    107 Reviews
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    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.

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  • Dogo Giyaman Glass Museum
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    3.5
    53 Reviews
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    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...

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  • Seki Art Gallery
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    4.0
    37 Reviews
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    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...

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  • Dogo Onsen Sora-no-Sanpomichi (Walk in the Sky)
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    28 Reviews
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    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。

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  • Enmanji Temple
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    3.5
    28 Reviews
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    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。

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  • Akiyama Yoshifuru Monument (Dogo Park Yuzuki Castle Ruins)
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    Ehime Matsuyama-shi Dogo Park
    This stone monument is located inside the Dogo Park Yuzuki Castle Ruins, a national historic in Dogokoen, Matsuyama City. Erected to mark the occasion of the enthronement of Emperor Hirohito, the text carved into the monument was based on calligraphy written by Akiyama Yoshifuru. Akiyama’s exploits during the Russo-Japanese War were depicted in Shiba Ryotaro’s historical novel “Saka no Ue no Kumo.” A bronze statue of him also stands in the park.
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  • Hogonji Temple
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    Ehime Matsuyama-shi Dogoyuzukicho 5-4
    This Buddhist temple is located in Dogoyuzuki-cho, Matsuyama City. Records state the temple was founded in 665. The site is believed to be the birthplace of Ippen, founder of Jishu Buddhism, and the grounds have been designated a Historic Site by the prefecture. The main temple and temple kitchen were burned down in a fire in 2013 but have since been rebuilt thanks to donations by parishioners and others. A new temple hall, dedicated to Ippen, was also built at this time.
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  • Statue of Isaniwa Yukiya
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    Ehime Matsuyama-shi Dogoyunomachi 5-6
    This statue is located near the Dogo Onsen Honkan public bathhouse in Dogoyunomachi, Matsuyama City. It depicts Isaniwa Yukiya, the first mayor of Dogoyunomachi, who renovated the decrepit Dogo Onsen Honkan at great cost during the Meiji period. Although its renovation faced fierce opposition at the time, today the Dogo Onsen Honkan is the symbol of this hot spring district.
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  • Botchan's Room (Dogo Onsen Honkan Main Building)
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    Ehime Matsuyama-shi Dogoyunomachi 5-6 Dogo Onsen Motodate
    A room within the Dogo Onsen Honkan Main Building public bathhouse in Dogoyunomachi, Matsuyama City. It is one of the private rooms located on the third floor and was used by author Soseki Natsume when he visited the Dogo Onsen Honkan Main Building. Photographs and busts of Soseki decorate the room and guests of the bathhouse can visit the room.
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  • Yushinden (Dogo Onsen Honkan Main Building)
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    Ehime Matsuyama-shi Dogoyunomachi 5-6 Dogo Onsen Motodate
    One of the bathing areas within the Dogo Onsen Honkan Main Building public bathhouse in Dogoyunomachi, Matsuyama City. It was built in 1899 as an exclusive bathing area for the imperial family. It contains a front room, sitting area, throne room, and hidden area for guards. If you visit the room you can appreciate the fine details of the luxurious interior decor.
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  • Handmade Chopstick Studio Yuzen
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    Ehime Matsuyama-shi Dogoyunomachi 6-14
    This chopstick specialty shop is located on the Dogo Haikara Dori shopping arcade in Dogoyunomachi, Matsuyama City. It carries a selection of about 600 types of handmade chopsticks, chopstick rests, and other items. The shop offers a free engraving service. Customers can have their names engraved on a set of chopsticks in about four minutes.
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  • Hojoen / Botchan Karakuri Clock
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    Ehime Matsuyama-shi Dogoyunomachi 6-7 Dogo Onsen Ekimae
    This automaton clock is located at Hojoen in front of Dogo Onsen Station in Dogoyunomachi, Matsuyama City. It was installed in 1994 as part of the 100th anniversary of the construction of the Dogo Onsen Honkan. Characters from Natsume Soseki’s novel Botchan make an appearance accompanied by music once per hour from 8 a. m. to 10 p. m. (every 30 minutes on weekends and holidays). Foot baths have also been installed near the clock.
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  • Shikoku Goods Shop Jyugomangoku
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    Ehime Pref. Matsuyamashi Dougoyunomachi 20-23
    This souvenir shop sits on Dogo Shopping District about 20 minutes by car from the Matsuyama Interchange. Featuring the widest selection possible, you can find almost any Ehime souvenir there, including Ehime goods, famous Matsuyama sweets, local sake/beer, sea delicacies, Tobe-yaki potteries, Iyo kasuri, indigo products, and Shikoku-only products—perfect for anyone who wants to see all their options when purchase souvenirs. Recommended sweets include the “Botchan dango” named in honor of Natsume Soseki, and Shikoku’s famous “Ichiroku tart” —sponge cake with red bean paste and raw citron.
  • Takeya
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    Ehime Pref. Matsuyamashi Dougoyunomachi 6-15
    About a three-minute walk from Iyotestu Railway Dogo Onsen Station, this specialty shop sells craftsman bamboo work on the theme of “bamboo and hot springs.” Austere green bamboo “ao yukago” and the delicate “shiro yukago” are bamboo work imbued with the spirit of hot springs—great for flower-arranging. In addition to baskets, you can find pillows, radish shavers, bento boxes and other old, storied lifestyle goods, as well as high-quality bamboo charcoal. The drops of extract from bamboo charcoal are gaining attention for their disinfection properties.
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  • The Ruins of Yuzukijo-Castle (Dogo Kouen Park)
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    Ehime Pref. Matsuyamashi Dougokouen
    Yuzukijo-Castle was built by Kono, a powerful Iyo clan in the 1300s. Now it exists as part of Dogo Park, with the remaining castle moat and bulwarks, as well as an observation deck and Yuzukijo-Castle Museum. In 2002, it was chosen as one of Japan’s Top 100 Castles.
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  • Arune
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    Ehime Matsuyama-shi Dogoyunomachi 4-56
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  • Rikisha Co., Ltd.
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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.

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