Matsuyama Castle features a tenshu (castle tower or keep) built in the early Edo period. Castle construction began in 1602 and took about a quarter of a century to complete.It is known as an impregnable castle and has many hidden features. Address Marunouchi, Matsuyama City Google Map Check with Google Maps Access Parking Business Hours Castle tower 9:00 to 5:00 p.m. (Last entry at 4:30 p.m.; varies according to the season) Admission Fee Adult: ¥520, Child: ¥160 Regular Holiday Castle Tower: the third Wednesday of December Phone Number 089-921-4873 URL https://www.matsuyamajo.jp/en/ SNS

There are four routes to Matsuyama Castle, situated on top of Katsuyama (alt. 132 meters), but the ropeway is the easiest way to get there. Address 3-2-46 Okaido, Matsuyama (Shinonome-guchi Ropeway Station) Google Map Check with Google Maps Access Parking Business Hours 8:30 a.m. through 5:30 p.m. (seasonal changes may apply) Admission Fee Round trip: Adults ¥520 / Children ¥260" Regular Holiday Closed Mondays Phone Number 089-921-4873 URL SNS

The museum is based on Ryotaro Shiba's novel "Clouds Above the Hill." The building was designed by architect Tadao Ando. Address 3-20 Ichibanchō, Matsuyama City Google Map Check with Google Maps Access Parking Business Hours 9:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. (Last entry 6:00 p.m.) Admission Fee 500 yen Seniors: 250 yen High school students: 250 yen Under high school: Free Regular Holiday Closed Mondays Phone Number URL https://www.sakanouenokumomuseum.jp/ SNS

This memorial museum is a restored house where Shiki Masaoka, the founder of modern haiku, lived until he was 17 years old. They exhibit the desk, ink, personal effects and photos that Shiki used. Address 16-3 Suehiro-machi, Matsuyama City Google Map Check with Google Maps Access Parking Business Hours 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Last entry 4:40 p.m.) Admission Fee Adults: 50 yen, University and high school students: 40 yen, Elementary school students: 30 yen Regular Holiday Phone Number 089-945-0400 (Shosoji Temple) URL https://shikido.ehime.jp/ SNS

A nationally designated important cultural property, this French-style Western-style building was built as a villa for the Hisamatsu family, the former lords of Matsuyama. Address Streetcar: About a 5 minute walk from Okaido Streetcar Station Google Map Check with Google Maps Access Parking Business Hours 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m Admission Fee No admission fee, 2F Exhibition: ¥300 Regular Holiday Mondays (except national holidays) Phone Number 089-921-3711 URL https://www.bansuisou.org/en/ SNS

A reconstruction of the house famous as the birthplace of AKIYAMA Yoshifuru and Saneyuki, who were two of the three protagonists in Saka no Ue no Kumo (“Clouds Above the Hill”) written by leading Japanese novelist SHIBA Ryōtarō. Address 3-6 2-chome, Kachimachi, Matsuyama City Google Map Check with Google Maps Access Parking Business Hours 10:00 a.m.to 5:00 p.m. (Last entry 4:30 p.m) Admission Fee Adult: ¥300, Under high School Student: No admission fee Regular Holiday Mondays Phone Number 089-943-2747 URL https://akiyama-kyodai.gr.jp/ SNS

A museum for everybody showing the history of Iyotetsu Railway, which has been servicing Matsuyama citizens since its foundation in 1887 Address Iyotetsu Group Building, 4-4-1 Minatomachi, Matsuyama Google Map Check with Google Maps Access Parking Business Hours 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Admission Fee No admission fee, Regular Holiday Open year-round Phone Number 089-948-3290 URL https://www.iyotetsu.co.jp/museum/ SNS

This Ferris wheel is 45 meters in diameter and rotates once in about 15 minutes. Positioned on the roof of the Iyotetsu Takashimaya Department Store, the highest point is 85m above ground. Address Iyotetsu Takashimaya 9th floor, 5-1-1 Minatomachi, Matsuyama Google Map Check with Google Maps Access Parking Business Hours 10:00 a.m. through 9:00 p.m. (Last entry 8:45 p.m.) Admission Fee 10:00 a.m. through 9:00 p.m. (Last entry 8:45 p.m.) Regular Holiday Phone Number 089-948-7056 (Kururin Ferris wheel gate) URL https://www.iyotetsu.co.jp/kankou/kururin/ SNS

Located in the center of Matsuyama City, the museum houses a collection with over 12,000 works, including paintings by overseas artists such as Cézanne and Monet, important figures in the history of post-Edo-period Japanese art, and artists with local ties such as SUGIURA Hisui, AZECHI Umetarō, and MANABE Hiroshi. Address Horinouchi, Matsuyama City Google Map Check with Google Maps Access Parking Business Hours 9:40 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (Last entry 5:30 p.m.) Admission Fee Adult ¥310, High School or University Student: ¥200 Regular Holiday Mondays, New Year's holiday (Open when Monday is a national holiday and closed the following day) Phone Number 089-932-0010 URL https://www.ehime-art.jp/en/ SNS

Located at the foot of the castle hill, a 20 to 30-minute walk to the castle tower, this street is named after the cable car and lift to the castle up the east side of the hill from Shinonome Ropeway Station. Address Google Map Check with Google Maps Access Parking Business Hours Opening and closing times vary by store. Admission Fee Regular Holiday Phone Number URL http://www.sakakumo.net/en/index.html SNS

Statues of Botchan and Madonna donated by a private organization to promote Matsuyama, which was the stage of Soseki Natsume’s novel Botchan. Address 3-chome Okaido, Matsuyama, Ehime Google Map Check with Google Maps Access Parking Business Hours Admission Fee Regular Holiday Phone Number URL SNS

Dōgo Onsen, said to be Japan’s oldest hot spring with a history of about 3,000 years, is a renowned destination. At its center stands the Dōgo Onsen Honkan, a day-use bathhouse where visitors can enjoy both the historic architecture and the famous waters. The facility offers two bathing areas—“Kami-no-Yu” and “Tama-no-Yu”—separate for men and women, a variety of relaxation rooms, and viewing areas such as the “Yushinden” for guests to explore. Address 5-6 Dōgo-yunomachi, Matsuyama City Google Map Check with Google Maps Access Parking Business Hours Kamino-Yu Lower Floor 6:00-23:00 (Last admission 22:30) *May vary depending on course Admission Fee Kamino-Yu Lower Floor Adults ¥700, Children ¥350, etc. *May vary depending on course Regular Holiday Open daily (with a 1-day closure in December) Phone Number 089-921-5141 URL https://dogo.jp/en/ SNS

Just a short walk from the Dōgo Onsen Honkan, you’ll find Dōgo Onsen Annex Asuka-no-Yu, a stunning day-use bathhouse that blends the elegance of Asuka-period architecture with the beauty of Ehime’s traditional crafts. One of its most distinctive features is the open-air bath—something you won’t find at the Honkan—offering a truly relaxing experience under the sky. For an extra touch of luxury, guests can also reserve a Special Private Bath, a faithful recreation of the imperial bathing room “Yūshinden” found in the main building. This is the perfect spot to immerse yourself in history, art, and the soothing warmth of Japan’s oldest hot spring culture. Address 19-22 Dōgo-yunomachi, Matsuyama City Google Map Check with Google Maps Access Parking Business Hours 1st floor bathroom: 610 yen for adults, 300 yen for children, etc. *Varies depending on the course Admission Fee 1st-floor baths starting at ¥610 *varies by the course Regular Holiday Open daily (with a 1-day closure in December) Phone Number 089-932-1126 URL https://dogo.jp/onsen/asuka SNS

The nearest station to Dōgo Onsen is the Dōgo Onsen Station, served by the Iyotetsu city tram (streetcar) line. It is also the final stop for the famous Botchan Train, a nostalgic locomotive that delights visitors. The station building is a faithful reconstruction of the original structure built in 1911, showcasing the elegant Western-style architecture of the Meiji era. At night, the station is beautifully illuminated, creating a charming and photogenic scene for travelers. Address Dōgomachi 1-chōme, Matsuyama City Google Map Check with Google Maps Access Parking Business Hours 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Admission Fee Regular Holiday Open year-round Phone Number URL https://www.iyotetsu.co.jp/bus/global/en/ SNS

Located near the Dōgo Onsen Honkan, Tsubaki-no-Yu is a charming sister bathhouse that has been beloved by locals since its opening in 1953. Known as the “friendly bath” for the citizens of Matsuyama, it takes its name and symbol from the camellia flower. Unlike the wooden architecture of the Honkan, Tsubaki-no-Yu features a modern design inspired by traditional storehouses, with elegant white walls creating a bright and welcoming atmosphere. It’s the perfect spot to enjoy a relaxing soak in a setting that blends tradition with contemporary style. Address Google Map Check with Google Maps Access Parking Business Hours Admission Fee Regular Holiday Open daily (with a 1-day closure in December) Phone Number 089-935-6586 URL https://dogo.jp/onsen/tsubaki SNS

The Botchan Karakuri Clock was erected in Hōjō-en, located in front of Dōgo Onsen Station, in 1994 to commemorate the centennial anniversary of the Dōgo Onsen Honkan. The Karakuri Clock rises with music accompanied by characters from Soseki Natsume’s “Botchan,” in which Dōgo Onsen appears. The show runs every hour (every 30 minutes on weekends, holidays, and seasonal periods) between 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. The structure is modeled after the Shinrokaku from the Dōgo Onsen Honkan. Address 6-7 Dōgo-yunomachi, Matsuyama City Google Map Check with Google Maps Access Parking Business Hours The show runs every hour (every 30 minutes on weekends, holidays, and other occasions) between 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. Admission Fee No admission fee Regular Holiday Open year-round Phone Number 089-948-6556 URL https://www.city.matsuyama.ehime.jp/kanko/kankoguide/shitestukoen/karakuri.html SNS

Considered to have the shortest fixed poetic form in the world, haiku are becoming more widespread outside Japan as well in recent years. With its history of producing an impressive number of haiku poets, including MASAOKA Shiki, the originator of the modern haiku, Matsuyama is well-known as a city with a flourishing haiku culture. In the museum, a diverse range of materials related to Shiki are displayed, providing visitors with an accessible and informative overview of the life of Shiki and the literary history of Matsuyama. A permanent exhibition shows visitors a 1st-floor-only reconstruction of the Gudabutsu-an hermitage that Shiki once shared with novelist NATSUME Sōseki. Address 1-30 Dōgo-kōen Park, Matsuyama City Google Map Check with Google Maps Access Parking Business Hours 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Until 18:00 from May through October; last viewing offered 30 minutes before museum closing time) Admission Fee Adult ¥500, Free for high school students and under Regular Holiday The same as the opening calendar Phone Number 089-931-5566 URL https://shiki-museum.com/ SNS

The interaction center Himitsu-ja-nai Base is a work of art that was made for Dogo Art 2019/2020. Located at the top of Shoninzaka slope on the east side of Dogo Onsen Honkan, it is designed with the graceful, curved roof of temples and shrines as its motif. Himitsu-ja-nai Base provides information about art that can be found all around Dogo as well as tourist information. Visitors are invited to experience creating simple art (free of charge) and to enjoy gallery exhibitions. Address 2-41 Dogo Yuzukicho, Matsuyama City Google Map Check with Google Maps Access Parking Business Hours 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m Admission Fee No admission fee Regular Holiday Every Tuesday and Wednesday Phone Number URL SNS

Located at the foot of the castle hill, the foundations of the palace of Matsuyama’s feudal lord are marked out as a garden. Address 5 Marunouchi, Matsuyama City Google Map Check with Google Maps Access Parking Business Hours 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Last entry 4:30 p.m.; varies according to the season) Admission Fee Adult: ¥200, Child: ¥100 Regular Holiday The third Wednesday of December Phone Number 089-921-2000 URL https://www.matsuyamajo.jp/en/ SNS

Dōgo Park is an attractive park located not far from Dōgo Onsen Honkan. The small hill in the middle was the site of Yuzuki Castle. The castle stood for about 250 years from the first half of the 14th century to the latter half of the 16th century. The moat and earthworks remain as they were at that time. Samurai residences and earthen walls have been reconstructed, and items unearthed in excavations are on display. An outer moat surrounds the park, with an inner moat around the bottom of the hill. Local people and visitors to Matsuyama enjoy strolling around the park, and it’s also renowned for its cherry blossoms. Address Dōgo-kōen Park, Matsuyama City Google Map Check with Google Maps Access Parking Business Hours Exhibition facility: 9:00～17:00, Park: Any time open Admission Fee No admission fee Regular Holiday Mondays (Open when Monday is a national holiday and closed the following day), December 29th to January 3rd Phone Number 089-941-1480 URL https://dogokouen.jp/contents/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/english.pdf SNS

This food hall offers a variety of cuisine, including local Ehime, Shikoku, and Setouchi cuisine. It is a gourmet spot with a side street-like atmosphere and seats 300. Address 1F Mitsukoshi 3-3-7 Ichibanchō, Matsuyama City Google Map Check with Google Maps Access Parking Business Hours Sunday to Thursday: 11:00-21:00 (last order 20:30) Friday, Saturday, and the day before a public holiday: 11:00-22:00 (last order 21:30) Admission Fee Regular Holiday Phone Number 089-933-8555 URL https://botchanfoodhall.com/ SNS

This spacious, covered shopping arcade runs through the central part of Matsuyama. It’s a pedestrian-only area. There are many apparel and accessory shops, amusement arcades, and eateries. Address Ōkaidō Matsuyama City Google Map Check with Google Maps Access Parking Business Hours Opening and closing times vary by store Admission Fee Regular Holiday Phone Number URL https://okaido.jp/ SNS

This is Shikoku’s only underground shopping centre. It runs between Iyotetsu Takashimaya department store and the Gintengai Shopping Arcade. Address Minatomachi 5-chōme, Matsuyama City Google Map Check with Google Maps Access Parking Business Hours Opening and closing times vary by store Admission Fee Regular Holiday Phone Number URL http://matsuchika-town.com/ SNS

Along with Ōkaidō Shopping Arcade, this 600 m-long arcade is one of Matsuyama’s two main shopping streets. Shops for apparel, accessories, sundries and cosmetics are well-represented. Address Minatomachi, Matsuyama City Google Map Check with Google Maps Access Parking Business Hours Opening and closing times vary by store. Admission Fee Regular Holiday Phone Number URL http://gintengai.jp/ SNS

Our recommended dish at this restaurant, located right next to the Matsuyama Castle Ropeway station, is "Uwajima Taimeshi." This local dish features fresh "Date Madai" brand sea bream sashimi, mixed with a special sauce that we've been perfecting since our establishment, along with a raw egg, and served over warm rice. We also recommend "Satsuma Meshi," a home-style dish from Ehime's Nanyo region, where grilled sea bream meat is combined with Ehime's special barley miso, thinned with dashi, and poured over warm barley rice. Another local specialty is "Uwajima Jakoten" (fried fish cake). Additionally, we offer a wide selection of carefully chosen Ehime local sakes and drinks made with Ehime-grown citrus fruits. Please enjoy Kadoya's hospitality along with these offerings. Address 3-7-4 Okaido, Matsuyama City, Green Forest Sakanoue, 1st floor Google Map Check with Google Maps Access Parking Business Hours 11:00-20:30 (last order 20:00) Admission Fee Regular Holiday None (closed on January 1st) Phone Number 089-907-5100 URL https://www.kadoya-taimeshi.com/kadoyamanage/shoplist/taimeshikadoyaropeway/ SNS

Uwajima Taimeshi Motoyama is committed to local production for local consumption, serving our dishes with heartfelt dedication. This Ehime local cuisine features fresh sea bream sashimi, mixed with our secret sauce, egg, and condiments, then poured over warm rice. We also offer Ehime's legendary "Mikan Juice from a Tap." Address 3-2-37 Okaido, Matsuyama City Google Map Check with Google Maps Access Parking Business Hours 11:00-21:00 (Last Order 20:30) Admission Fee Regular Holiday Open daily Phone Number 089-948-4343 URL SNS

This is the annex of "Uwajima Taimeshi Motoyama," a specialty restaurant with four branches in the Matsuyama Ropeway Shopping Street. Located directly in front of the ropeway exit, it's a new and easily accessible branch near the Matsuyama Castle Ropeway, popular with many customers. The restaurant has 32 seats and features a "Mikan Juice from a Tap" where you can enjoy local orange juice for 200 yen, as well as a "Taimeshi Photo Panel" for commemorative photos. Enjoy Uwajima Taimeshi along with these unique experiences before or after using the ropeway or during your Matsuyama Castle sightseeing. If you're looking for Uwajima Taimeshi on Ropeway Street, please feel free to stop by! Address 3-8-2 Okaido, Matsuyama City Google Map Check with Google Maps Access Parking Business Hours 11:00-21:00 (Last Order 20:30) Admission Fee Regular Holiday Open daily Phone Number 089-907-5776 URL SNS

Located in the Matsuyama Castle Ropeway Shopping Street, this is the second branch of "Uwajima Taimeshi Motoyama," a specialty restaurant with four locations. It's the closest Uwajima Taimeshi restaurant to the Matsuyama Castle Ropeway, situated on the second floor of the building directly in front of the ropeway exit. Open only for lunch on weekends, holidays, and during tourist seasons, this branch offers 34 seats. Being on the second floor, it's a well-regarded "hidden gem" where you can enjoy your meal in a relatively calm atmosphere. We highly recommend it for those who want to savor Uwajima Taimeshi at a relaxed pace before or after visiting Matsuyama Castle. If you're looking for Uwajima Taimeshi on Ropeway Street, please feel free to stop by! Address 2F, 3-8-3 Okaido, Matsuyama City Google Map Check with Google Maps Access Parking Business Hours 11:00-21:00 (Last Order 20:30) Admission Fee Regular Holiday Open daily Phone Number 089-948-9292 URL SNS

Address 3-1-5 Okaido, Matsuyama City Google Map Check with Google Maps Access Parking Business Hours 11:00-21:00 (Last Order 20:30) Admission Fee Regular Holiday Open daily Phone Number 089-941-5676 URL SNS

Taimeshi" is known as one of Ehime Prefecture's local dishes, but it's broadly divided into two types depending on the region. In the eastern and central parts of Ehime Prefecture (Toyo and Chuyo regions), "Taimeshi" refers to rice cooked with sea bream. A whole sea bream or fillets are grilled, placed on rice, seasoned with soy sauce, salt, sake, mirin, and dashi, and then cooked. Once cooked, the sea bream is flaked and mixed into the rice. In the southern part of Ehime Prefecture (Nanyo region), centered around Uwajima City, "Taimeshi" refers to fresh sea bream sashimi mixed with a sauce and served over rice. The sauce for the sashimi is soy sauce-based, enriched with raw egg, sesame, chopped green onions, and other condiments for a flavorful finish. Address 3-5-1 Okaido, Matsuyama City Google Map Check with Google Maps Access Parking Business Hours [Lunch] 11:00-15:00 (L.O. 14:30) [Night] 17:30-20:30 (L.O. 20:00) Admission Fee Regular Holiday Tuesday Phone Number 089-909-7652 URL SNS

Experience "Uwajima Taimeshi," an Ehime local dish that originated before the Showa era. We preserve the flavors of our hometown, our long-established tradition, and the tastes of the season. With fresh sea bream sashimi from Uwa Sea, our secret sauce, the finest ingredients, and meticulous preparation, we deliver the "authentic taste" that has been cherished for a century. ◆ Our Specialty: "Uwajima Taimeshi" ◆ The signature dish of Marusu, a restaurant with a century of tradition. Enjoy thinly sliced sea bream sashimi mixed with our special raw egg and secret sauce, poured over warm rice. ◆ Dogo Local Beer ◆ We offer a variety of Ehime's local beers, each for 850 yen (tax included). Please order them with Ehime's local cuisine. Address 3-7-8 Okaido, Matsuyama City Google Map Check with Google Maps Access Parking Business Hours Lunch: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM (Last order: 2:30 PM) Dinner: 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM (Last order: 8:00 PM) Admission Fee Regular Holiday Open daily (irregular holidays) Phone Number 089-909-8167 URL SNS

Connecting the Dōgo Onsen Honkan and Dōgo Onsen Station is an L-shaped covered shopping arcade stretching about 250 meters. Known by its charming nickname “Dōgo Haikara Street,” this lively area is lined with souvenir shops, local specialty stores, and restaurants catering to visitors. It’s the perfect place to stroll, shop, and savor the atmosphere of one of Japan’s most historic hot spring towns. Address Dōgo-yunomachi, Matsuyama City Google Map Check with Google Maps Access Parking Business Hours Opening and closing times vary by store. Admission Fee Regular Holiday Phone Number 089-931-5856 URL https://dogo-shoutengai.jp/ SNS

This temple is said to have been built in 812 and its principal image is Amida Nyorai. In the Buddhist hall in front of the main hall is a large white-painted Jizo statue measuring 3.67m. It is said that if you write your wish on the knotted ball and tie it, you will be blessed with success in love, and in recent years it has become popular as a power spot and a photogenic spot. Address 4-49 Dōgo-yuzukichō, Matsuyama City Google Map Check with Google Maps Access Parking Business Hours Admission Fee Regular Holiday Phone Number URL SNS

It is said to have been founded in 665, the fourth year of Emperor Tenji's reign, and is known as the birthplace of Ippen Shonin, a Kamakura-period monk and founder of the Ji sect of Buddhism. Ippen Shonin was a member of the Kono clan, a powerful local clan. He became a monk and distributed talismans (talismans) while traveling to spread the teachings of Nembutsu. The "dancing Nembutsu," in which people chant Nembutsu while dancing, is said to be the origin of the Bon Odori dance. The "Wooden Standing Statue of Ippen Shonin," a National Important Cultural Property depicting Ippen on his pilgrimage, was destroyed in a fire in 2013 but was rebuilt in 2016 along with the Ippen Shonin Hall. The tranquil atmosphere makes it a popular, hidden spot for viewing sunsets, and in autumn, you can enjoy the beautiful yellow leaves of the large ginkgo trees. Address 5-4 Dogo Yuzukicho, Matsuyama City Google Map Check with Google Maps Access Parking Business Hours Visiting and stamp reception hours: 9:00-17:00 Admission Fee Regular Holiday Phone Number URL https://hougonji.org/ SNS

Founded over 1,000 years ago, this shrine is representative of Matsuyama and has been a place of worship since ancient times. The vibrant vermilion-lacquered main hall is one of only three in Japan to be built in the formal Hachiman style. A photo spot with a panoramic view of the Matsuyama Plain. Address 173 Sakuradanichō, Matsuyama City Google Map Check with Google Maps Access Parking Business Hours Shuin Reception (temple stamp) 9:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m. Admission Fee Regular Holiday Phone Number URL https://isaniwa.official.jp/ SNS

The Hojo-en is located in front of Dogo Onsen Station at the entrance to the Dogo Shopping Arcade. There are hot spring “footbaths” coming out of the Yugama (a boiler) which was previously used in the Main Building of Dogo Onsen, and “Botchan Karakuri Clock” which has the motif of Shinro-kaku in the Main Building of Dogo Onsen. At night, this area is a spot full of hot spring atmosphere with retro gas lights. Address 6-7 Dogo Yunomachi, Matsuyama City Google Map Check with Google Maps Access Parking Business Hours Footbath 6:00〜23:00, Botchan Karakuri Clock performs once every hour between 8:00〜22:00. (every 30 min. on Sat. Sun, and holidays) Admission Fee No admission fee Regular Holiday Open year-round Phone Number 089-948-6556 URL https://www.city.matsuyama.ehime.jp/kanko/kankoguide/shitestukoen/hojyoen.html SNS

A promenade on Kanmuriyama, on the south side of Dōgo Onsen Main Building. It is located on a hill with a panoramic view of the Dōgo Onsen Main Building, including foot baths, lounges, benches, changing booths, and other relaxation facilities. In addition to the wisteria garden, you can enjoy seasonal flowers like cherry blossoms in the spring, hydrangea in the summer, red maple in autumn, and camellia hiemalis flowers in the winter. There is also a haiku monument dedicated to the flowers and Dōgo Onsen composed by Shiki Masaoka. This is a spot where you can slow down and enjoy the beautiful scenery of Dōgo while staying warm in the foot bath. Address 4-30 Dōgo-yunomachi, Matsuyama Google Map Check with Google Maps Access Parking Business Hours Foot bath is open from 6:00 a.m. through 9:00 p.m. Admission Fee No admission fee Regular Holiday No set holidays (Closed for one day in December) Phone Number 089-921-5141 URL https://dogo.jp SNS

Dogo Onsen has 18 hot spring sources. The pumped water is collected in what is called a hot spring supply facility. Hot water of varied temperatures is blended and adjusted so that it stays at a constant temperature. It is then sent to public bathhouses such as the Dogo Onsen Honkan, as well as hotels. A characteristic of Dogo Onsen is the hot spring water direct from the source with no reheating or added water. Dogo Onsen has four hot spring supply facilities, but the No. 4 Hot Spring Supply Facility is the only place where visitors can observe how the water is collected and enjoy the feel of the freshly pumped hot spring water in the handbath. Address 7-28 Dogo-yunomachi, Matsuyama City Google Map Check with Google Maps Access Parking Business Hours 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (handbath may be used 24 hours) Admission Fee free Regular Holiday Open year-round (observation room temporarily closed for one day in December) Phone Number URL https://dogo.jp/tour SNS