Dogo Onsen Annex Asuka-no-Yu
An annex of Dogo Onsen opened in 2017. A bathhouse incorporating the architectural style of the Asuka period, it features an open-air bath, a grand hall, and special bathrooms that recreate the Yushinden imperial bath chamber.
Dogo Onsen Annex Asuka-no-yu is a bathing facility in Dogo Onsen that opened in 2017. Together with Dogo Onsen Honkan and Tsubaki-no-yu, it forms the public baths of Dogo, and was developed as a bathhouse incorporating the architectural style of the Asuka period. Its interior, which incorporates Ehime's traditional crafts throughout, is also a characteristic feature.
Facilities
The first floor has indoor and open-air baths, and rest spaces are provided on the second floor. Inside the building, there are special baths that recreate the Imperial Family's private bath "Yushinden" from the Honkan, private rooms, and a 60-tatami-mat grand hall, offering different experiences depending on the plan used.
Visitor Guide (As of July 2026)
Use is divided into multiple plans (tax included).
| Plan | Adults (12 and older) | Children (2 to under 12) |
|---|---|---|
| 1F Bath only | 610 yen | 300 yen |
| 2F Grand Hall | 1,280 yen | 630 yen |
| 2F Private Room | 1,690 yen | 830 yen |
| 2F Special Bath (Family Bath) | 2,040 yen per group + 1,690 yen per adult | 2,040 yen per group + 830 yen per child |
Operating Hours
The 1F bath is open from 6:00 to 23:00 (last entry 22:30), and the 2F Grand Hall, 2F Private Rooms, and 2F Special Baths are open from 6:00 to 22:00 (last entry is 21:00 for the Grand Hall and Private Rooms, and 20:30 for the Special Baths). The usage time for all plans is 90 minutes. The 1F bath is equipped with body soap, shampoo, conditioner, and hair dryers.
Special Bath Reservations
The 2F special baths require reservations, which can be made from 90 days before the date of use through a dedicated reservation system or by phone. The phone number is the Dogo Onsen Consortium (089-932-1126, reception hours 6:00–23:00). There are two special bath rooms: one that recreates the Honkan's imperial private bath "Yushinden," and another that modernized the Iyo-su bamboo blinds and ceiling paintings.
Because fresh hot water is drawn for each use in the special baths, the facility makes a final confirmation call 2 hours before the reservation time (1 hour before for 7:00 and 8:00 reservations). Head to the ticket counter at the 1F front entrance roughly 10 minutes before the scheduled time. Because soaps cannot be used in the special baths, visitors use the 1F main bath to wash their bodies. Bringing outside food and beverages is not permitted. If 30 minutes pass after the reserved time without contact, the reservation is automatically canceled.
Circuit Ticket
There is the "Dogo Onsen 3-Bathhouse Circuit Ticket," which allows visitors to visit three Dogo Onsen facilities (Honkan Kami-no-yu First Floor, Tsubaki-no-yu, and Asuka-no-yu 1F Bath) at 20% off regular rates. The price is 1,440 yen for adults and 680 yen for children (revised on September 1, 2026; Source: Dogo Onsen Official "3-Bathhouse Circuit Ticket Price Revision" https://dogo.jp/news/4393.html), and it is valid for two days: the day of purchase and the following day.
A portion of the bathing fee for Asuka-no-yu is allocated toward the preservation and repair of Dogo Onsen Honkan, a national Important Cultural Property.
Source: Dogo Onsen Official Website Dogo Onsen Annex Asuka-no-yu
Last verified: August 6, 2026
The 2F Grand Hall includes a rental yukata, tea, and tea confectioneries; the 2F Private Rooms additionally include a rental towel; and the 2F Special Baths additionally include a rental bath towel and rental yucho.
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歴史
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建築
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温泉文化
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実用
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街歩き
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温泉文化
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実用
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実用
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まちあるき
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実用
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実用情報
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散策
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温泉
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