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Stay at Dogo Onsen Hikari no Yakata, a boutique inn just a 5-minute walk from the main bath. This historic building blends Meiji-era architecture with modern comfort, featuring private open-air baths and complimentary kimono rental. The hotel partners with Dōgo Onsen for "Morning Soak & Tea Ritual" packages, letting guests enjoy a serene breakfast in the garden after soaking in ancient waters
Dogo Onsen Kin’yoku Kaku stands out—located directly across from the main bath entrance, it’s just a 30-second walk away. The building preserves its original wooden structure from the late 19th century, with a public bathhouse featuring a 1,000-year-old hot spring pool. Book the "Sakura Garden Room" for views of a tranquil Japanese garden, illuminated beautifully at night—perfect for an authentic Shikoku retreat
Dogo Onsen Sakura no Yado offers a unique "Foot Spa Gathering" experience: guests can relax in a stone-lined foot bath area with locally sourced yuzu salt foot massage. Their joint "Dual Soak Pass" includes access to both the main bath and this exclusive foot bath. All rooms feature tatami flooring and hinoki wood tubs, blending tradition with comfort for a true cultural immersion
Begin at Dogo Onsen Ryokan Yachiyo, just 2 minutes from the main bath. Visit the "Emperor's Bath" and view the centuries-old copper bath furnace before returning to enjoy a farm-to-table breakfast with local black chicken dishes. In the afternoon, join the hotel’s "Matsuyama Castle Tour + Traditional Bath Bag Workshop", where you’ll learn to craft handmade herbal bags and end your day with a bonfire ceremony in the garden under the stars
Dogo Onsen Daiwa-kan is ideal for families, offering a dedicated children’s onsen pool and a kids’ activity room. Their "Three Generations Soak Package" grants priority entry to the main bath for all family members. Each room features a private balcony and floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the Iyo Mountains, with evening events like paper lantern crafting perfect for young travelers—book via HopeGoo to secure availability
Dogo Onsen Gin no Yu presents the "Moonlight Soak Ceremony": after 6 PM, the main bath area dims to candlelight and moonlight only, accompanied by live taiko drumming and sake tasting. Guests receive night-time kimono for strolling through the garden. Their "Starry Sky Bath" features an open-roof design for stargazing—an exclusive experience in Matsuyama. Reserve through HopeGoo to guarantee a spot
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