Iyotetsu Dogo Onsen Station

歴史

A Complete History of Dogo Onsen: From the Hot Water of the Nihon Shoki to Botchan Yu

Tracing the history of Dogo Onsen, where imperial visits are recorded in the Nihon Shoki and the surviving fragments of the Iyo no Kuni Fudoki, alongside a chronological table from Prince Shotoku's visit in 596, the completion of the Honkan in 1894, and its Important Cultural Property designation in 1994, to the full reopening of the entire facility in 2024.

文学

Waters of Literature: The Dogo Walked by Masaoka Shiki and Natsume Soseki

Masaoka Shiki (1867–1902) and Natsume Soseki, who took a post at Matsuyama Middle School in 1895. This article covers Gudabutsu-an, the lodgings where the two lived together for 52 days (rebuilt in 2026/7), admission fees and opening hours at the Shiki Memorial Museum, and Isaniwa Yukiya, who rebuilt Dogo Onsen Honkan.

歴史

Botchan Ressha: The Meiji-Era Train Named by "Botchan"

The Botchan Ressha runs only on Saturdays, Sundays, and national holidays, with a one-way fare of 1,300 yen for adults. Numbered boarding tickets for same-day trips departing from Dogo Onsen Station are distributed starting at 8:30 in the morning. This article summarizes operating days, timetables, boarding stops, and history from its opening in 1888 (Meiji 21) to its restoration in the Heisei era.

まちの記憶

Dogo Onsen Station and Hojoen: The Gateway to the Hot-Spring Town, and the Mechanical Clock

The Botchan Karakuri Clock operates every hour from 8:00 to 22:00 (every 30 minutes on weekends, holidays, and throughout March, April, August, and November), and the Hojoen foot bath is open 6:00 to 23:00 for free. This article summarizes Dogo Onsen Station opened in 1895, the station building recreated in 1986, and features in Hojoen in front of the station.

Getting around

Getting from Matsuyama Airport to the Dogo Onsen area: steps and estimated travel times

From Matsuyama Airport to Dogo Onsen Station, the Iyotetsu limousine bus takes about 40 minutes and costs 1,200 yen for adults (1,180 yen with a nationwide transport IC card). This guide also covers the airport's bus stops 4 and 5, how to pay, the last bus in the timetable starting October 25, the return bus, and how to use the 1-Day Ticket.

Getting around

Do You Need a Rental Car for Dogo Onsen Sightseeing? A Guide to Exploring by Train and Bus Alone

How to get around Dogo Onsen and Matsuyama by streetcar, bus, and on foot, and the kinds of itineraries where a rental car is worth considering.

Getting around

Differences Between "Matsuyama Castle" in Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture, and "Bitchu Matsuyama Castle" in Takahashi City, Okayama Prefecture, and How to Reach Them

Matsuyama Castle in Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture, and Bitchu Matsuyama Castle in Takahashi City, Okayama Prefecture, are different castles. The table compares their locations, nearest stations, and the names to enter in a route search, and the article also summarizes the ropeway and lift hours and fares for getting from Dogo Onsen to Matsuyama Castle.

Practical

Steps and Precautions for Visiting the Dogo Onsen Area When Using the ALL SHIKOKU Rail Pass Steps and Precautions for Visiting the Dogo Onsen Area When Using the ALL SHIKOKU Rail Pass

This article explains the transfer steps from JR Matsuyama Station to the Dogo Onsen area when traveling using the ALL SHIKOKU Rail Pass and precautions regarding the pass coverage on streetcars.

Walking the town

An Example of a Model Walking Course Around Dogo Onsen Station with a 2-Hour Stay An Example of a Model Walking Course Around Dogo Onsen Station with a 2-Hour Stay

This guide outlines an example of a short walking route starting from Dogo Onsen Station and visiting the shopping street, the exterior of public bathhouses, and surrounding temples and shrines when the stay in the Dogo Onsen area is approximately 2 hours.

Getting around

Routes from Matsuyama Kanko Port to Dogo Onsen (Takahama Line, Shuttle Bus and Taxi)

From Matsuyama Kanko Port to Dogo Onsen, take the shuttle bus to Takahama Station and transfer to the Iyotetsu Takahama Line and city tram, or take a taxi. The train route takes about 43 minutes; a taxi takes about 27 minutes and costs about 3,390 yen. The limousine bus has only 1 departure, at 22:22, and it ends at Matsuyama-shi Station.

Getting around

How to Ride the Iyotetsu City Tram (Streetcar) and Pay the Fare: Suica and ICOCA Work

On the Iyotetsu city tram, board through the door marked “Entrance” and pay when you get off. The cash fare is 250 yen for adults, or 230 yen for adults with a transit IC card such as Suica or ICOCA. Use the fare box to change money, and the 1-Day Ticket is digital only. The ALL SHIKOKU Rail Pass cannot be used.

Practical

Status of Multilingual Signs, Transportation Landscape Guidance, and Accessibility in the Dogo Onsen Area

For international travelers visiting Dogo Onsen, this article explains the status of multilingual information provided on official websites and at tourist information centers, as well as key points when exploring the local area.

Practical

How to Search for "Dogo Onsen" in Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture, and Distinction from the Homonymous Place Name in South Korea

This article explains the designated keywords and geographical verification procedures to prevent confusion with another region of the same name when searching for "Dogo Onsen" in Korean or other languages.

Getting around

Travel Time and Itinerary Planning Considerations for Tours Based in Dogo Onsen

When planning to travel around various parts of Shikoku while staying in Matsuyama and Dogo Onsen, this section organizes the points you should know regarding the characteristics of transportation and the coverage area of travel passes.

Getting around

Geographical Location and Overview of Wide-Area Access for Matsuyama and Dogo Onsen in Shikoku

For travelers heading to Dogo Onsen from a wide area, this section explains the geographical relationship of Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture, the access routes from airports and ports, and the distinction from castles sharing the same name.

Walking the town

A sample 1-night, 2-day Dogo Onsen itinerary: timetable and how to visit the public baths

Dogo Onsen Station, Dogo Haikara Dori, Dogo Onsen Honkan, Enman-ji Temple, and Dogo Park are all within walking distance. Seeing only the exteriors and walking around town takes 2 hours; adding one public bath takes about 4 hours in the afternoon. There are 5 patterns, from a 4-hour airport layover to a 1-night, 2-day stay, and the time needed depends on whether you only see the exteriors or also bathe at a public bath.

Getting around

An Example of a Walking Route to Explore the Dogo Onsen Area During a 4-Hour Layover at Matsuyama Airport or Port

This is an example of a route to explore the Dogo Onsen area by utilizing a layover time of approximately 4 hours from Matsuyama Airport or Matsuyama Sightseeing Port. It explains the access procedures for the limousine bus, baggage storage, and how to walk around the town in a short period of time.

交通

Touring by Bicycle from Dogo Onsen: Where to Rent, What It Costs, and Taking Bikes on Trains and Boats

Within walking distance of Dogo Onsen Station is Shikoku Tours Cycling Base (E-BIKE 4,400 yen / 4 hours). For a cheap standard bicycle, go to Monkeys on Okaido (500 yen per day). The ferry to Gogoshima carries bicycles for 160 yen; for Nakajima, only the ferry from Mitsuhama Port carries bicycles, at a fare of 260 yen.

散策

An Afternoon Walk Through Dogo Onsen and Its Surroundings After Arriving in Matsuyama

This is a sample itinerary for spending several hours in Dogo Onsen after arriving in Matsuyama and checking in at your