Dogokan
A hot spring ryokan in Dogo known for its design by the architect Kisho Kurokawa. Japanese tradition and modern architecture are combined throughout.
Dogokan is a hot spring ryokan located in Dogo Takoucho, Matsuyama City, known as an inn designed by architect Kisho Kurokawa. Kisho Kurokawa (1934–2007) is known for the Nakagin Capsule Tower Building and others, and is one of the central figures of the "Metabolism" movement, which likened cities and architecture to living organisms that metabolize. At Dogokan, against the background of such a design philosophy, the interior space is characterized by a fusion of traditional Japanese beauty and a sense of modern architecture.
Dogo Takoucho is an area entering east from Dogo Onsen Station, located close to both the bustle and calmness of the hot spring town. It is also within walking distance to Dogo Onsen Honkan and Dogo Haikara-dori (shopping street), making it an easy-to-use inn as a base for visiting public baths and walking around the town.
Source: "Kisho Kurokawa" Wikipedia (CC BY-SA) and others. Please check official information (dogokan.co.jp) for the latest information on guest rooms, rates, reservation status, etc. Last verified: July 10, 2026
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