Dogo Onsen (道後温泉, Dōgo Onsen) is one of Japan's oldest and most famous hot springs, located to the east of central Matsuyama. The area is popular with tourists for its beautiful bath house and many ryokan. Dogo Onsen has also been a frequent destination for Japan's most prestigious guests, the Imperial Family.
The main attraction in Dogo Onsen is the Dogo Onsen Honkan, a wooden public bathhouse, dating from 1894. The interior of the Honkan is a maze of stairways, passages and rooms, all of which bustle with bathers and staff. It is said to have served as inspiration for Miyazaki's popular animated film "Spirited Away".
The Dogo Onsen area also features many other attractions such as a shopping arcade, the secondary bath house Asuka no Yu, interesting temples and shrines, Dogo Park and a museum about Masaoka Shiki, one of Matsuyama's most celebrated figures. Ryokan guests often walk around the streets in their yukata, giving the onsen town a very pleasant atmosphere.
Getting there and around
Dogo Onsen is the terminus of three tram lines. It can be reached from JR Matsuyama Station by tram line 5 in 20 minutes or from Matsuyama-shi Station by tram line 3 in 15 minutes.
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Yamatoya BessoLocated in Matsuyama, 600 metres from Joshin-ji Temple, Yamatoya Besso offers accommodation with a spa and wellness centre, private parking, an open-air bath and a garden. This 4-star ryokan offers a 24-hour front desk and a lift. The accommodation provides a hot spring bath, free WiFi throughout the property and family rooms. The ryokan will provide guests with air-conditioned units offering a wardrobe, a kettle, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. At the ryokan, all units are allergy-free. At the ryokan, all units are equipped with bed linen and towels. Guests at the ryokan can enjoy an Asian breakfast, and breakfast in the room is also available. The ryokan is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. Guests can also relax on the sun terrace. Matsuyama Shrine is less than 1 km from Yamatoya Besso, while Miyukiji Temple is a 17-minute walk away. Matsuyama Airport is 10 km from the property.View on Booking.com -
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Cinnamon Guesthouse DogoCinnamon Guesthouse Dogo is situated in the Dogo Hot Spring district of Matsuyama, 1.7 km from Miyukiji Temple, 2.3 km from Ishitegawa Park and 2.7 km from Matsuyama castle. It is located 1.2 km from Matsuyama Shrine and provides a shared kitchen. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Joshin-ji Temple is less than 1 km away. The guest house is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. Okaido Shopping Street is 2.9 km from the guest house, while Yasaka Temple is 2.9 km away. Matsuyama Airport is 10 km from the property.View on Booking.com -
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CHAHARU Hanare Dogo YumekuraSituated within less than 1 km of Joshin-ji Temple and a 13-minute walk of Matsuyama Shrine, CHAHARU Hanare Dogo Yumekura features rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Matsuyama. This 4-star ryokan offers a 24-hour front desk and full-day security. Private parking can be arranged at an extra charge. The ryokan offers a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with slippers, a hair dryer and bidet. The units are equipped with heating facilities. The ryokan is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. Miyukiji Temple is 1.6 km from the ryokan, while Ishitegawa Park is 2.3 km from the property. The nearest airport is Matsuyama Airport, 10 km from CHAHARU Hanare Dogo Yumekura.View on Booking.com -
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Kowakuen HarukaSituated in Matsuyama, 500 metres from Joshin-ji Temple, Kowakuen Haruka offers accommodation with an open-air bath, private parking and a garden. This 4-star ryokan offers a 24-hour front desk and a lift. The accommodation features a hot spring bath, public bath, family-friendly restaurant and free WiFi. All units at the ryokan come with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a bidet, slippers and a hair dryer. Units have a kettle, while some rooms also boast a balcony and others also feature garden views. At the ryokan, the units are fitted with bed linen and towels. Buffet and Asian breakfast options with warm dishes, local specialities and fruits are available each morning. The ryokan is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. A bicycle rental service is available at the ryokan. Matsuyama Shrine is less than 1 km from Kowakuen Haruka, while Miyukiji Temple is a 17-minute walk from the property. Matsuyama Airport is 10 km away.View on Booking.com -
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Hotel Vista MatsuyamaHotel Vista Matsuyama is set in Matsuyama, within 1.6 km of Matsuyama castle and less than 1 km of Matsuyama Civic Center. With free WiFi, this 3-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage space. The property is non-smoking and is situated 300 metres from Okaido Shopping Street. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a kettle, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. All rooms have a wardrobe. American and Asian breakfast options are available at Hotel Vista Matsuyama. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Yasaka Temple, Botchan Train Museum and Ishitegawa Park. Matsuyama Airport is 8 km from the property.View on Booking.com -
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DogoYayaDogoYaya features air-conditioned rooms with satellite flat-screen TV in the Dogo Hot Spring district of Matsuyama. This 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk. Free WiFi is available and private parking can be arranged at an extra charge. Guest rooms in the hotel are fitted with a kettle. All rooms have a safety deposit box. A buffet breakfast is available each morning at DogoYaya. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Joshin-ji Temple, Matsuyama Shrine and Miyukiji Temple. Matsuyama Airport is 10 km from the property.View on Booking.com -
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FunayaBoasting a 390-year history, Funaya offers hot-spring baths, a beautiful Japanese garden and a sauna. Just 200 metres from Dogo-Onsen Train Station, it provides traditional rooms with futon bedding and tatami (woven-straw) floors. Each air-conditioned Japanese-room at Funaya Ryokan comes with a flat-screen satellite TV, fridge and tea maker. The en suite bathroom has a bathtub and slippers. Isaniwa Shrine and Dogo Park are a 5-minute walk away, and Dogo Giyaman Glass Museum is a 10-minute walk. Matsuyama Castle is about 3 km away. The hotel is a 30-minute tram ride from JR Matsuyama Train Station and a 40-minute bus ride from Matsuyama Airport. On-site parking is free. Guests can relax and unwind with a massage, or enjoy with footbath within the hotel’s peaceful garden. Free wired internet access is provided in the lobby. Japanese cuisine is served at Aoigoke Restaurant, and tea and coffee can be enjoyed at Garden Terrace Komorebi.View on Booking.com -
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REF Matsuyama City Station by VESSEL HOTELSFeaturing 4-star accommodation, REF Matsuyama City Station by VESSEL HOTELS is situated in Matsuyama, 300 metres from Botchan Train Museum and 600 metres from Matsuyama Civic Center. The property is around 1.1 km from Okaido Shopping Street, 2 km from Matsuyama castle and 2.6 km from Ishitegawa Park. The hotel has a sauna, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi throughout the property. Complete with a private bathroom fitted with a bidet and free toiletries, all rooms at the hotel have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and some rooms are fitted with a seating area. The units will provide guests with a desk and a kettle. A buffet breakfast is available each morning at REF Matsuyama City Station by VESSEL HOTELS. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include The Museum of Art, Ehime, Matsuyama Station and Yasaka Temple. Matsuyama Airport is 6 km from the property.View on Booking.com -
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Comfort Hotel MatsuyamaSituated 600 metres from Botchan Train Museum, Comfort Hotel Matsuyama offers 3-star accommodation in Matsuyama and has free bikes. The property is around 1.1 km from Matsuyama Station, 1 km from Okaido Shopping Street and 2 km from Ishitegawa Park. Free WiFi is available and private parking can be arranged at an extra charge. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a kettle, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. Guests at Comfort Hotel Matsuyama can enjoy a buffet breakfast. Staff at the 24-hour front desk speak English and Japanese. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Matsuyama Civic Center, The Museum of Art, Ehime and Yasaka Temple. Matsuyama Airport is 7 km from the property.View on Booking.com -
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Dormy Inn Matsuyama Natural Hot SpringDormy Inn Matsuyama Natural Hot Spring features rooms in Matsuyama near Matsuyama Civic Center and The Museum of Art, Ehime. This 3-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage space. The accommodation offers a sauna, hot spring bath, restaurant and free WiFi throughout the property. The units come with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a fridge, a kettle, a bidet, a hairdryer and a wardrobe. The rooms feature a safety deposit box. A buffet breakfast is available every morning at the hotel. Popular points of interest near Dormy Inn Matsuyama Natural Hot Spring include Yasaka Temple, Okaido Shopping Street and Botchan Train Museum. Matsuyama Airport is 8 km away.View on Booking.com
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