Title: Dogo Hot Spring Travel Guide: Best of Dogo Hot Spring, Matsuyama Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Dogo Hot Spring](https://expedia.co.uk/Dogo-Hot-Spring-Matsuyama-Hotels.0-n553248633981691510-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Matsuyama](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Matsuyama.d2489.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Matsuyama](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Matsuyama.d2489.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Dogo Hot Spring Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Dogo-Hot-Spring.d553248633981691510.Car-Hire-Guide)[Dogo Hot Spring Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Dogo-Hot-Spring.d553248633981691510.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Dogo Hot Spring Travel Guide ## Matsuyama ![Dogo Hot Spring](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248633981691510/b9198051-5dd7-42dd-952d-792b57e2f37d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Dogo Hot Spring](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248633981691510/b9198051-5dd7-42dd-952d-792b57e2f37d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Dogo Hot Spring](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248633981691510/4044e922-dbb9-4423-9b23-ab5926d12abd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Dogo Hot Spring](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248633981691510/15e7274a-62e0-4941-8b21-a89ce2850d76.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Dogo Hot Spring](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248633981691510/95fe58fb-f0ba-4950-b321-3878fff867f8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Dogo Hot Spring Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Matsuyama travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Matsuyama.dx2489) #### Follow in the regal footsteps of the emperors who delighted in the natural thermal water spas of this hub for relaxation. Dōgo Onsen (Dōgo Hot Spring) is known for its soothing thermal waters, said to possess healing properties. A range of intriguing museums, shrines and other sights have developed around these hot springs, making it one of the most visited areas in the city. Pursue utter relaxation in the historic and elegant rooms of the spa. The highlight of the zone is the Dōgo Onsen Honkan, a bath house whose traditional architecture is said to have inspired the classic Japanese film *Spirited Away*. Flit between the Bath of the Gods and the Bath of the Spirits, before checking out the opulent room once reserved for the imperial family. Enjoy traditional crackers in one of the private rooms. A little south of the bath house is Dōgo Park, a large circular set of grounds with colourful flowers and cherry blossom trees that wrap around it in spring. Ascend to the viewing platform on a hill for an excellent panorama of the city. Inspect the park’s Yuzuki Castle Ruins and admire the replica of the samurai complex. The adjacent Yuzuki-jō Museum displays an array of artefacts illustrating lives of the Kōno rulers who inhabited the castle. Get a sense of historic Japanese art and innovation at the Dogo Giyaman Glass Museum where you’ll find glass animals, cigars and other surprising subjects. Enjoy the tranquility in the café near the complex’s pond. The Botchan Karakuri Clock comes to life on the hour, displaying characters and scenes from a locally set novel. For the spiritual side of the district, visit the Hōgon-ji Temple and the Isaniwa Shrine. The Dōgo Onsen neighbourhood is in the northeastern part of Matsuyama. Take the tram to the Dōgo Onsen Station at its eastern terminal and explore the area on foot. Visit some of the neighboring areas, such as Dogokitashiro, Dogoimaichi and Iwaidani. Come to Dōgo Hot Spring for the thermal spas and stay for its museums and temples. --- ### Popular places to visit ![Dogo Onsen showing heritage elements and a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248626387854579/c23b9646-301b-4e85-a029-a6ff771f0d58.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Dogo Onsen 5/5(1 review) Soak in the natural thermal water and admire the architecture and period décor of the bathhouse that inspired the wonderful drawings of the animated film Spirited Away. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Dogo-Onsen-Matsuyama.d553248626387854579.Attraction) ![Shiki Memorial Museum](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621526920739/c0e6d0cd-448b-4195-9e44-6a143ada37b8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Shiki Memorial Museum As one of the four haiku masters of Japan, poet Masaoka Shiki was a bright, yet fleeting, light in Japanese literature. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Shiki-Memorial-Museum-Dogo-Hot-Spring.d553248621526920739.Attraction) ![Dogo Park featuring a bridge, a pond and a park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6103696/4fb2a8bd-4fb6-4079-8fd1-cc880c9c2e65.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Dogo Park Explore the great outdoors at Dogo Park, a lovely green space in Matsuyama. Discover the area's museums and temples. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Dogo-Park-Dogo-Hot-Spring.d6103696.Attraction) ![Isaniwa Shrine featuring a garden as well as a couple](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6103698/a3233c60-8d8c-4d21-89b1-89b5097472ff.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Isaniwa Shrine You can learn about the history of Matsuyama when you stop by Isaniwa Shrine. Discover the area's museums and temples. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Isaniwa-Shrine-Dogo-Hot-Spring.d6103698.Attraction) ![Dogo Giyaman Glass Museum](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621562272181/2f89937e-eb19-4794-8325-e070e92884c6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Dogo Giyaman Glass Museum The Meiji and Taisho periods come to life through the translucent antiques in this museum. See how glass cutting can inspire the most unlikely themes. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Dogo-Giyaman-Glass-Museum-Dogo-Hot-Spring.d553248621562272181.Attraction) ![Enmanji](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635945562371/eb3ed41b-85ef-4e4f-9639-7283e5b5c107.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Enmanji Learn about the local history of Matsuyama with a stop at Enmanji. Amble around the area's parks or experience its museums. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Enmanji-Dogo-Hot-Spring.d553248635945562371.Attraction) --- ## Top hotels in Dogo Hot Spring ![Hotel Patio Dogo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9622600/9622551/24d35740_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Patio Dogo 20-12 Dogoyunomachi Matsuyama Ehime-ken £54 19 Feb - 20 Feb Stay at this hotel in Matsuyama. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews) Nothing particularly special about the room or the hotel, but it was clean, comfy, and convenient. Location is excellent if you are here for the famous Dogo onsen. Staff allowed me to park my bike for free near the front of the hotel. Very friendly staff. Reviewed on 28 Nov 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=19%2F02%2F2026&endDate=20%2F02%2F2026&selected=9622551&PinnedHotelID=9622551&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248633981691510) ![Dogo-Kan](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9640000/9631400/9631364/a9d83eff_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Dogo-Kan 7-26 Dogotakocho Matsuyama Ehime-ken £128 23 Feb - 24 Feb Stay at this ryokan in Matsuyama. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 restaurants and hot springs on-site. Popular attractions Dogo Onsen and Dogo Giyaman Glass Museum are located ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (54 reviews) Excellent service, location and lovely rooms. Enjoyed our stay. Reviewed on 22 Nov 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F02%2F2026&endDate=24%2F02%2F2026&selected=9631364&PinnedHotelID=9631364&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248633981691510) ![Villa Dogo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9780000/9776300/9776250/5b0233a7_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Villa Dogo 4-55 Dogoyunomachi Matsuyama Ehime £55 9 Mar - 10 Mar Stay at this hotel in Matsuyama. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and in-room massages. Popular attractions Dogo Onsen and Isaniwa Shrine are located ... 6.8/10 (132 reviews) I’m posting this or my son who just stayed there. He said that he almost hesitated because of some of the bad reviews, but after staying there, he didn’t understand why they would have left them. He said it’s a very traditional Japanese place to stay which he appreciated. He is not in Japan to stay ... Reviewed on 22 Jul 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F03%2F2026&endDate=10%2F03%2F2026&selected=9776250&PinnedHotelID=9776250&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248633981691510) ![Dogo Hotel Kowakuen Haruka](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106270000/106268500/106268476/1094fff1_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Dogo Hotel Kowakuen Haruka 1-1 Dogosagidanicho Matsuyama Ehime Stay at this spa hotel in Matsuyama. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and hot springs on-site. Popular attractions Dogo Onsen and Asuka-no-Yu Hot Spring ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (86 reviews) Great staff, location and amenities. Super customer service Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=20%2F02%2F2026&endDate=21%2F02%2F2026&selected=106268476&PinnedHotelID=106268476&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248633981691510) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=20%2F02%2F2026&endDate=21%2F02%2F2026&selected=106268476&PinnedHotelID=106268476&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248633981691510) ![Dogo Onsen Funaya](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9730000/9720700/9720609/255d2c9f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Dogo Onsen Funaya 1-33 Dogoyunomachi Matsuyama Ehime-ken £176 9 Feb - 10 Feb Stay at this luxury ryokan in Matsuyama. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, hot springs on-site and a nightclub. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (317 reviews) Great staff, spacious room & food was great! Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F02%2F2026&endDate=10%2F02%2F2026&selected=9720609&PinnedHotelID=9720609&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248633981691510) ![Ryokan Dougoya](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8180000/8170200/8170153/e44efdee_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Ryokan Dougoya 6-38 Dogo Tako-cho Matsuyama Ehime-ken £112 7 Feb - 8 Feb Stay at this ryokan in Matsuyama. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, hot springs on-site and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Dogo Onsen and Dogo Giyaman Glass Museum ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (143 reviews) A beautiful traditional ryokan inn experience. Loved the in-house hot springs bath. 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Matsuyama-Dogomachi.dx553248635976008367) ![#ehime #japan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2489/17a64ce5-427c-46da-bc2d-f9026590ed94.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Okaido Okaido might not have many top sights, but Saka no Ue no Kumo Museum and Matsuyama Castle Ropeway are two attractions nearby that you can check out. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Matsuyama-Okaido.dx553248635976007253) ![#ehime #japan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2489/17a64ce5-427c-46da-bc2d-f9026590ed94.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Ichibancho If you're spending some time in Ichibancho, Saka no Ue no Kumo Museum and Akiyama Brothers Birthplace are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Matsuyama-Ichibancho.dx959557234923507712) ![Matsuyama showing street scenes, road cycling and a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2489/4d8bca09-b319-4656-8027-3013d54735fe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Sanbancho Sanbancho is well liked for its historical sites, and you can visit sights like Saka no Ue no Kumo Museum and Bansuiso if you have time to explore the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sanbancho.dx3000755706) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Miyatamachi Miyatamachi might not have many top sights, but Matsuyama Central Park and Matsuyama Castle are two attractions nearby that you can check out. 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