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Dogo Onsen

Welcome to Dogo Onsen. This is one of the oldest hot spring areas in Japan (along with Arima Onsen in Kobe) and frequented by famous Japanese artists and the nobility since the 6th Century. The main hot spring bath is the Dogo Onsen Honkan, and it has been in service for over 100 years. It is the only bath in Japan that has a special section for the Imperial Family. The top of the main building is decorated with the legendary white heron and a large bell is rung at 6:30 every morning to announce the opening of the bath. Two of the main baths, Tamanoyu (Water of Spirit), and Kaminoyu (Water of God), are situated in this building. Tsubakinoyu (Water of Camellia) is in a newer building about one block away.

Nearby Matsuyama Castle is a fine example of Edo architecture with pleasant gardens and parks surrounding it.

Area Photos

Ryokan with Hot Springs
(There is an onsen tax of about 150 yen to 500 yen or more per person at many ryokans)


Ryokan Categories	Price Per Guest Based on Double Occupancy (See ryokan page for meals included.)
A+	30,000 to 50,000 yen
A	20,000 to 30,000 yen
B	15,000 to 20,000 yen
C	10,000 to 15,000 yen

Price Per Guest: 30,000 to 50,000 yen (tax not included)
Name	Prefecture City	Area	Style	Price Per Guest (subject to change)
Yamatoyabesso	Ehime-ken Matsuyama-shi	Dogo Onsen	Luxurious Ryokan	Category: A+

Price Per Guest: 20,000 to 30,000 yen (tax not included)
Name	Prefecture City	Area	Style	Price Per Guest (subject to change)
Funaya Ryokan	Ehime-ken Matsuyama-shi	Dogo Onsen	Modern Ryokan	Category: A

Price Per Guest: 15,000 to 20,000 yen (tax not included)
Name	Prefecture City	Area	Style	Price Per Guest (subject to change)
Hotel Katsuragi	Ehime-ken Matsuyama-shi	Dogo Onsen	Ryokan Hotel	Category: B, C
Kowakuen	Ehime-ken Matsuyama-shi	Dogo Onsen	Ryokan Hotel	Category: B, C

Price Per Guest: 10,000 to 15,000 yen (tax not included)
Name	Prefecture City	Area	Style	Price Per Guest (subject to change)
Hotel Katsuragi	Ehime-ken Matsuyama-shi	Dogo Onsen	Ryokan Hotel	Category: B, C
Kowakuen	Ehime-ken Matsuyama-shi	Dogo Onsen	Ryokan Hotel	Category: B, C

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