Dogo Onsen Honkan

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Overview

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Address

5-6 Dogoyunomachi, Matsuyama, Ehime 790-0842
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Hours

6:00 - 23:00 Open now

Opening Hours

  • Monday

    6:00 - 23:00

  • Tuesday

    6:00 - 23:00

  • Wednesday

    6:00 - 23:00

  • Thursday

    6:00 - 23:00

  • Friday

    6:00 - 23:00

  • Saturday

    6:00 - 23:00

  • Sunday

    6:00 - 23:00

  • Holidays

    6:00 - 23:00

Price

Free

Phone

089-921-5141

Website

dogo.jp

Highlights

Dogo Onsen Honkan

The Honkan or Main Building is Dogo Onsen's most famous structure — its picturesque exterior making it the star of photography and Studio Ghibli enthusiasts. One of Japan's oldest hot springs, Dogo Onsen Honkan is designated a National Important Cultural Property and has been renovated several times to preserve as much of its original state as possible. The 3-story structure was designed by Matahachiro Sakamoto, a master craftsman who also played a role in designing Matsuyama Castle. Within the Honkan itself, there are two bathing areas to choose from — Tama no Yu and Kami no Yu.

Tsubaki no Yu Bathhouse

Constructed in 1953, the Tsubaki no Yu Bathhouse adopts the tsubaki (camellia flower) into its design. The tsubaki flower is a symbol of Matsuyama City. Since its construction and prior remodelling in 1984 and 2017, Tsubaki no Yu has been a local favorite due to its 100% natural hot spring water and charming interior that resembles a kurayashiki (warehouse-office-residence hybrid building).

Annex Asuka no Yu Bathhouse

Unlike the other two bathhouses, Asuka no Yu is a newly constructed building that opened in late 2017. It was named after the architectural style of the Asuka period, which the building was designed to emulate. What makes Asuka no Yu distinct from the Honkan are its open-air baths and private bathing room that was designed to model the Yushinden (the private bath the Imperial Family used at the Honkan).

General Amenities

  • Restroom
  • Souvenir shop
  • Paid parking

Dogo Onsen Honkan