Dogo Monaka
A long-established café known for its ice-cream monaka (wafer sandwich), a favorite for over half a century and a fine treat after a bath.
"Dogo Monaka" is a Japanese confectionery shop located in the Dogo Onsen area of Matsuyama City. As the name suggests, the shop mainly offers "monaka," a Japanese sweet consisting of sweet bean paste sandwiched between crisp, thin wafers. Monaka is a traditional Japanese sweet characterized by the combination of fragrant wafers and sweet bean paste, and is suitable as a souvenir or for eating while walking. It is located near Dogo Onsen Honkan and Dogo Haikara-dori Street, making it a convenient place to stop by between hot spring visits and walks around the town. Since detailed information regarding individual product selection and business hours is limited, please check the storefront or the latest information before visiting. It is one of the options when looking for Japanese sweets in Dogo.
Source: Tabelog and others. Please check the storefront or official sources for the latest details on product selection, business hours, and regular holidays. Last confirmed date: July 14, 2026.
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