Futohoto Ashiyu Cafe (Yamatoya Honten)

Futohoto Ashiyu Cafe (Yamatoya Honten)

A footbath cafe at the ryokan Yamatoya Honten (Dogo Yunomachi 20-8). The October 2026 notice gives 9:00–18:00, last order 17:30; one drink per person, footbath towel included.

A footbath cafe in the planted area at the entrance of the ryokan Yamatoya Honten (Dogo Yunomachi 20-8). According to a contributor, it is part of Yamatoya Honten. A hanging banner reading "ふとほと 足湯カフェ 営業中" (Futohoto Ashiyu Cafe, open) and a blackboard stand outside. The stone pillar at the entrance is carved with "温泉と俳句のまち" (a town of hot springs and haiku).

According to the "10月のご案内" notice at the shop (October 2026), opening hours are 9:00–18:00 with last orders at 17:30. One drink per person is required (elementary school age and above), and a towel for the footbath is included. Payment is by cash or PayPay. Closing days are shown on a monthly calendar; in October they were Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

The menu on display lists juices made from Ehime citrus, coffee made with beans roasted at a machiya in Dogo, drinks such as Dogo Beer, and sweets such as zenzai and cake. Opening hours and closing days change from month to month, so check the notice at the shop or the shop's social media.

Sources: On-site check (contributor photos of the shopfront and notices, 2026-10-29) Last checked: 4 November 2026

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