Iyo Yuoka Monument (Replica)
A monument in Dogo Park. It conveys the tradition of a monument related to Prince Shotoku’s visit to Dogo Onsen (the original monument does not exist). Dogo Onsen is one of Japan’s three oldest hot springs and an ancient bath mentioned in the Manyoshu.
The Iyo Yuoka Monument (replica) is a monument located in Dogo Park that conveys the ancient history of Dogo Onsen.
Origin
This monument is associated with a legend that when Prince Shotoku visited Dogo Onsen, an inscription describing the visit was erected in Yuoka (near present-day Dogo). The original monument no longer exists, and the one here is said to convey that legend.
Dogo Onsen is said to be one of Japan's three oldest hot springs, and its existence has been known since ancient times. Dogo's hot spring is also sung about in Volume 1 of the "Manyoshu," and the name of the Dogo Onsen Beikan Asuka-no-Yu Sen is also derived from the legend of Prince Shotoku and others visiting the hot spring. The monument is a spot that conveys that Dogo's hot spring is a famous hot spring that has been known since ancient times.
Source: "Dogo Onsen" Wikipedia (CC BY-SA) Last confirmed date: July 2026
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