Yuagari Chaya
A rest area on the second floor of the ryokan Dogokan. After bathing, guests can have light dishes such as ramen, beer and jakoten (fried fish cake).
Yuagari Chaya is a post-bath relaxation space located inside the ryokan "Dogokan" in Dogo Takomachi, Matsuyama City.
Business Status (As of July 2026)
Dogokan's official website informs regarding the business hours of Yuagari Chaya that "Business is currently suspended." There is no mention of plans to resume on the official website.
In addition, it is guided that even during suspension, massage chairs and mineral water can be used at any time during the opening hours of the large public bath. The mineral water is drawn from the well in the basement of this building and is provided free of charge.
Opening Hours of the Large Public Bath
- 5:00 - 9:30 / 14:00 - 24:00 (Last entry)
The large public bath is equipped with hot baths, warm baths, cascading baths, open-air baths, lying baths, and saunas. The bathtubs use 100 percent drawn Dogo Onsen water, with temperature and cleanliness maintained by a heat exchange circulation filtration system. The cascading bath is a free-flowing type using 100 percent fresh water.
Business status is subject to change. Please check with the facility for the latest status.
Source: Dogokan Official Website https://www.dogokan.co.jp/page2
Last Confirmation Date: July 27, 2026
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