Dogo Jinrikisha Ganso Kurumayasan
A sightseeing rickshaw departing from and arriving in front of Dogo Onsen Station. The oldest sightseeing rickshaw that first began operating in Shikoku in 1982.
Dogo Jinrikisha Ganso Kurumayasan is a sightseeing rickshaw that departs from and arrives in front of Dogo Onsen Station.
History
According to the official website and the Dogo Onsen Official Area Guide, it was established in 1982. It is the first sightseeing rickshaw to start running in Shikoku, and they position themselves as one of the oldest veterans that became one of the foundations of sightseeing rickshaws running all over Japan today.
How to Use
The departure and arrival point is in front of Dogo Onsen Station (6-8 Dogo Yunomachi, Matsuyama City), which is close to Hojoen with the Botchan Karakuri Clock and the entrance to Dogo Haikara-dori. The operating hours are from around 10:00 to around 17:00, and operations are suspended on rainy or stormy days. Reservations are accepted via the official website and by phone (050-3187-7151).
Touring Dogo
Attractions in the hot spring resort, such as Dogo Onsen Honkan, Dogo Onsen Bekkan Asuka-no-yu, Isaniwa Jinja, and Dogo Park (Yuzuki Castle Ruins), are concentrated within walking distance. The rickshaw is one of the means to move between these spots while listening to the guide of the rickshaw puller.
Note
Please check the operation days, courses, and fees on the official website. The day's operation may change depending on the weather and the availability of rickshaw pullers.
Source: Dogo Jinrikisha Ganso Kurumayasan Official Website https://dougokurumaya.jp/ / Dogo Onsen Official Area Guide https://www.dogo.or.jp/experience/kurumayasan/ Last verified: August 6, 2026
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