What this area is like
Dogo Onsen Honkan is a wooden public bathhouse said to have inspired scenes in Spirited Away; it reopened fully in 2024 after renovation. Matsuyama Castle, an original keep, stands on a hill reached by ropeway.
Trams, including the Botchan Ressha steam-style train, connect Matsuyama city and Dogo.
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Places to see in this area
Dogo Onsen Honkan
A wooden public bathhouse from 1894, said to be one of Japan’s oldest hot springs, and the symbol of Dogo.
- Access
- About 5 minutes on foot from Dogo Onsen tram stop (Iyotetsu).
- Hours
- Kami-no-Yu 6:00–23:00 (last entry 22:30); other courses vary. Closed one day in December.
- Fee
- Kami-no-Yu bath only: adults ¥700, children ¥350.
- Address
- 5-6 Dogo-yunomachi, Matsuyama, Ehime
There is no re-entry. Private rooms are the only option that needs a reservation.
Matsuyama Castle
One of Japan’s twelve original castle keeps, on a hilltop in the middle of the city.
- Access
- About 5 minutes on foot from Okaido tram stop to the ropeway, 3 minutes up, then about 10 minutes’ walk to the keep.
- Hours
- Generally 9:00–17:00 (last entry 30 minutes before closing), varying by season. Closed the third Wednesday of December.
- Fee
- Keep: adults ¥520, elementary ¥160. Ropeway or chairlift round trip: adults ¥520, children ¥260.
- Address
- 3-2-46 Okaido, Matsuyama, Ehime
Take the single-seat chairlift one way for a breezy ride over the trees.
How to plan your time here
- Castle in the morning, lunch on Okaido, then the tram to Dogo for an evening soak.
- Matsuyama is under 3 hours from Okayama by limited express, or a short flight from Tokyo or Osaka.
Information checked 26 October 2026. Plans are JapaLens editorial suggestions, not on-site reviews. Hours and fees can change; check the official page before you go.