Dogo Onsen Sightseeing | Fun for everyone from children to adults! Recommended spots & gourmet food

This time, Ehime ・ Matsuyama City It is in Dogo Onsen Special feature.
Carefully selected by Activity Japan editorial department, Around Dogo Onsen Tourist attractions or gourmet spot , activity I'd like to introduce_______

Dogo Onsen has the longest history in Japan and has a charming townscape. .
It is a hot spring loved by cultural figures and is also a popular tourist spot.

We will introduce you to the many charms of Dogo Onsen that everyone from children to adults can enjoy!

What is Dogo Onsen?

It is said to have a history of about 3,000 years, and is visited by many cultural figures including writers. Dogo Onsen .
The smooth texture of the alkaline simple spring has attracted many people.

" Dogo Onsen Main Building "" Dogo Onsen Annex Asuka no Yu "" Dogo Onsen Tsubaki no Yu In the three facilities, Enjoy the charm of Dogo Onsen with fresh hot water flowing directly from the source can.

The townscape around Dogo Onsen is also attractive, and you can enjoy the hot springs and sightseeing while feeling the history and culture. .

Below, Recommended sightseeing spots around Dogo Onsen Let's introduce!

Dogo Onsen sightseeing map

Dogo Onsen Tourist Spot 1 | Dogo Onsen Main Building

The spots you should definitely visit at Dogo Onsen are: Dogo Onsen Main Building ”! It is a symbol of Dogo Onsen.
A great writer who was active in the Meiji period. Natsume Soseki He is also known for his famous work `` Botchan ' depicts an episode at Dogo Onsen. .

Dogo Onsen Main Building is The first public bath designated as an important cultural property of the country Even after being registered as a museum, it continues to operate without becoming a museum. . The current building is a three-story wooden structure that was renovated in 1894 (Meiji 27). When you visit, you can feel the atmosphere of those days.

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Dogo Onsen Honkan has hot springs with different temperatures and amounts of hot water. By blending and adjusting various sources, Rare in the whole country Directly flowing from the source without heating or adding water We are realizing . Children can also take a bath with peace of mind.

The museum is currently undergoing conservation and repair work as of December 2023 (Reiwa 5). Some facilities may not be available, so please check the official website when sightseeing.

A variety of activities and experiences are held around Dogo Onsen Honkan.
Close to the Seto Inland Sea Matsuyama City So, Marine activities I also recommend it!

[Ehime/Matsuyama] Easy access from Dogo Onsen ♪ Participation is possible from 2 people ♡ Self-care course while being healed by aroma <Foot massage plan> Oil gift included!

Umique Co., Ltd.

Matsuyama/Iyo

2,500 Yen～ (tax included)

Easy access, just 7 minutes walk from Dogo Onsen Station! We have prepared an aroma self-care course at "Dougonoyado Iwasaki"! We will teach you self-care methods for massaging your feet! ! Comes with a nice oil gift! The lecturer will be Rumiko Morita, who is knowledgeable about aroma! Highly recommended for those who live near Ehime or those who have some free time while sightseeing.

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Dogo Onsen Sightseeing Spot 2 | Botchan Karakuri Clock

Located in Hojoen, a plaza in front of Dogo Onsen Station. " Botchan Karakuri Clock "teeth, 100th anniversary of construction of Dogo Onsen main building Tourist spots created to commemorate .
The mechanism applied to Botchan Karakuri Clock is of the highest quality in the country. Please take a look at the various Botchan Karakuri clocks with your family.

Botchan Karakuri Clock is Every hour from 8:00 to 22:00 To, Along with music typical of Dogo Onsen, Natsume Soseki's novel `` Botchan Introducing the unique characters depicted in To do( Every 30 minutes on Saturdays, Sundays, holidays, March, April, August, November, and long holidays ).

It's lit up at night, and you can enjoy the Botchan Karakuri Clock, which has a different atmosphere than during the day. .

Next to the mechanical clock footbath There is a footbath, so please heal the fatigue of your trip while soaking in the footbath.

Around the Botchan Karakuri Clock, there are various Manufacturing experience and activities are popular.
Why not try your hand at making a piece of art as a memento of your visit to Dogo Onsen?

[Ehime Prefecture/Matsuyama (Dogo)] Bath salt making experience

Jumelles Fleul

Matsuyama/Iyo

1,240 Yen～ (tax included)

[Reservations can be made from the homepage! → Jumel Fleur] Bath salt making plan in Matsuyama City Making bath salts using herbs and mandarin orange powder from Ehime Prefecture. You can also choose citrus aroma from Setouchi ♪♪ Recommended as a souvenir from your trip to Ehime ♪♪

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[Ehime/Matsuyama] Power stone bracelet making experience ~ Choose from 40 types of natural stones for a safe fixed price! Purifying white sage spray souvenir with one drink

Jumelles Fleul

Matsuyama/Iyo

3,900 Yen～ (tax included)

Create one power stone bracelet. While checking the meaning of each natural stone from 40 types of power stones, you can freely create a bracelet with any combination of your choice. Since it is a fixed price system, you can easily create original accessories without worrying about your budget. Our staff will assist you with difficult tasks such as finishing rubber.

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Dogo Onsen Sightseeing Spot 3 | Dogo Shopping Street (Dogo High Color Street)

" Dogo High Color Street ” is affectionately known as “ Dogo shopping street "teeth, Shopping street adjacent to Dogo Onsen Honkan .

The approximately 250m L-shaped arcade that runs from Iyo Railway's Dogo Onsen Station to Dogo Onsen Main Building is lined with shops that can be enjoyed by both children and adults. .

There are many gourmet spots in Dogo Shopping Street that are recommended for eating while walking.
Named after Natsume Soseki. Botchan dango "or" Tanimoto Kamaboko store ” kamaboko, “Dogo Beer Museum” local beer “ bocchan beer How about something like ``?

Dogo Shopping Street has a variety of local gourmet foods, so be sure to enjoy them while strolling around.

There are many sightseeing spots around Dogo Shopping Street. rickshaw If you go sightseeing, you will feel as if you have traveled back in time to the Meiji era.

[Ehime/Matsuyama Dogo] Tour Dogo on a rickshaw! Thoroughly guided 30-minute plan "Shiki-san course" 5 minutes walk from Dogo Onsen Station

Rikisha main store

Matsuyama/Iyo

4,400 Yen～ (tax included)

★☆～We will help you create memories with your safety first as our motto～☆★Enjoy a stylish trip by rickshaw through Matsuyama Dogo, the ancient capital that was the setting for Natsume Soseki's novel "Botchan" How about that? Shiki-san course takes about 30 minutes◎We will be waiting for you in front of Dogo Onsen Honkan!

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[Ehime/Matsuyama Dogo] Dogo Onsen power spot tour! “Couple Course” Let’s go see the Jizo statue that will help you find love.

Rikisha main store

Matsuyama/Iyo

5,500 Yen～ (tax included)

★☆~We will help you create memories with your safety as our motto~☆★A couple plan that includes the power spot "Enmanji" to improve your love luck is now available! Rickshaw sightseeing is very popular at Dogo Onsen ♪ This course is recommended not only for dates, but also for matchmaking with women ♪

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Dogo Onsen tourist spot 4 | Dogo Park Observation Deck

" Dogo Park Observation Deck "teeth, An observation deck located on a small hill in the center of Dogo Park .
It's about a 5-minute walk from Dogo Onsen Station, so it's easy to access.

From the Dogo Park Observation Deck, you can see a panoramic view of Matsuyama City, and you can see Matsuyama Castle lit up at night. .

There are many ways to enjoy Dogo Park, such as playing with the playground equipment and enjoying the scenery from the observation deck.

Dogo Onsen Tourist Spot 5｜Matsuyama Castle

" matsuyama castle "teeth, A military commander who achieved great results in the Battle of Sekigahara. Yoshiaki Kato was built by .

The castle tower was built before the Edo period. 12 castles Only one of them remains, and Matsuyama Castle is one of them.

Matsuyama Castle has 21 buildings including the castle tower. Important cultural property It consists of “ 100 beautiful historical features of Japan "or" 100 famous castles in Japan Also selected as It has been.
There are various exhibition areas within the castle, so you and your family can have fun while learning about history.

From the top floor of the castle tower, you can see the Seto Inland Sea and Matsuyama Plain. In addition, the city's top class night view spot It has also become.

Dogo Onsen Sightseeing Spot 6｜Taimeshi Motoyama 3rd branch

Speaking of Ehime's local cuisine, Sea bream rice !
Located about 5 minutes walk from Matsuyama Castle, Taimeshi Motoyama 3rd store At ``, you can enjoy delicious sea bream rice.

Sea bream rice What is A dish in which red sea bream sashimi is tossed in a special sauce made from sea bream soup stock and eggs, and served over rice. .

" Uwajima sea bream rice Jakoten set ” is the restaurant's popular menu!
Jakoten What is A whole fish that is ground and fried into small pieces. . In Ehime, where you can catch delicious fish, Soul food alongside sea bream rice is.

Ehime When sightseeing, sea bream rice and jakoten are must-try gourmet foods.
Be sure to try it at Taimeshi Motoyama 3rd branch!

Enjoy Dogo Onsen sightseeing to the fullest!

Japan's most historic Dogo Onsen teeth, A hot spring loved by many great writers is.

Also, around Dogo Onsen, There are many sightseeing spots and you can also enjoy Ehime's representative gourmet food. .

Please use this article as a reference and enjoy sightseeing in Dogo Onsen with your family.

*The contents of this article are current as of December 2023.

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