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 accommodation designed by architect Kisho Kurokawa. Kisho Kurokawa (1934-2007) is known for works such as the Nakagin Capsule Tower Building and was 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 design philosophy, the interior space is characterized by a fusion of traditional Japanese beauty and the sense of modern architecture.
Dogo Takoucho is an area east of Dogo Onsen Station, located close to both the bustle and tranquility of the hot spring resort. Dogo Onsen Honkan and Dogo Haikara-dori (shopping street) are also within walking distance, making it an easy-to-use base for visiting public baths and strolling around the town.
Foot Bath
In the list of hand baths and foot baths in Dogo published by the Dogo Onsen Ryokan Cooperative Association, the operating hours of the ryokan's foot bath are from 6:00 to 22:00. It is one of the 9 hand baths and foot baths in Dogo. Please bring your own towel.
Source: "Kisho Kurokawa" Wikipedia (CC BY-SA) and others / Dogo Onsen Official Area Guide "Teyu/Ashiyu" https://www.dogo.or.jp/experience/teyuashiyu/ Last verified: August 6, 2026. Please check the official information (dogokan.co.jp) for the latest information on guest rooms, rates, and reservation status.
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Comparison of Public Baths (Sotoyu) and Lodging Facility Large Baths (Uchiyu) in Dogo Onsen
This article explains and compares the characteristics of public baths (sotoyu) and large baths in lodging facilities (uchiyu) in Dogo Onsen. It summarizes the hot spring water supply through a shared distribution system, differences in historical architecture and facilities, as well as differences in usage formats and amenities.
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Etiquette for Wearing Yukata and Using Yu-kago Baskets in the Dogo Onsen Town
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Dogo Rilakkuma no Yu
A hot spring-themed Rilakkuma goods shop and takeout counter located on Dogo Haikara Dori. It carries items such as hanging plush toys exclusive to the Dogo store.
Cat Cafe Hinata no Mado
A cat cafe inside the arcade of the Dogo shopping street. Many of the cats are rescues, and visitors can spend time with them close to Dogo Onsen.
Kanmuriyama Parking Public Toilet
A public toilet located within the Kanmuriyama Chushajo parking area. Convenient for visitors to Dogo who are traveling by car.
Queen's Cafe
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Bettei Yasuragi
An inn where guests can stay with their dogs, introduced as an annex to Hotel Luna Park. It features facilities for guests with dogs, such as a dog run, and baths supplied with Dogo hot spring water.
Jujuu
An okonomiyaki and teppanyaki restaurant at Dogo-Yunomachi 15-23, in front of Matsuyama East Fire Station.
Tsuboya Kashiho
A long-established Dogo confectioner founded in 1883 (Meiji 16), said to be the model for the dango shop in Soseki's Botchan. It sells the original Botchan dango and shoyu-mochi.
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Yu no Yado Sachiya
A secluded seven-room ryokan partway along Dogo Haikara-dori, about a 1-minute walk from Dogo Onsen Honkan. It is known for free-flowing Dogo Onsen water and creative Japanese kaiseki meals.
Dogo Onsen Yachiyo
A Dogo Onsen inn where every room has an open-air bath and meals are served in the room. It opened in 2018.
Dogo no Oyado Iwasaki
A fully non-smoking, barrier-free inn about a 3-minute walk from Dogo-koen tram stop. It offers yukata rental and has a bakery on the grounds.
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Funaya
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Koto no Niwa
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