Question 1

Are shampoo and hair dryers provided?

Accepted Answer

Shampoo, conditioner, body soap, and hair dryers are provided. You can bring your own towel or purchase one at the facility.

Question 2

How do I book a private room?

Accepted Answer

Private rooms such as "Shirasagi no Ma" and "Hisho no Ma" require advance booking. Online reservations are accepted until 22:00 the day before. For same-day reservations, call 089-921-5141.

Question 3

What are the operating hours?

Accepted Answer

Kami-no-Yu (lower level) operates from 6:00 to 23:00 (tickets sold until 22:30) with early morning and late-night availability. Tama-no-Yu and the second floor operate from 6:00 to 22:00 (tickets sold until 21:00). You can use it first thing in the morning or after dinner.

Question 4

Can children bathe here?

Accepted Answer

Bathing is available from age 2 onwards. For example, admission to Kami no Yu lower level is ¥350 for children (ages 2–11). Rates may differ for preschool children, so please check the official website for details.

Question 5

Can I use cashless payment?

Accepted Answer

We accept various cashless payment methods including credit cards (VISA, Mastercard, JCB, AMEX, etc.) and electronic money (IC transit cards, PayPay, Rakuten Pay, d payment, etc.).

Question 6

What is the difference between "Kami no Yu" and "Rei no Yu" at Dogo Onsen Honkan?

Accepted Answer

Kami no Yu is a public bathhouse on the first floor with two men's baths and one women's bath, with relatively affordable rates starting from ¥700 for bathing only. Rei no Yu is a high-end bathhouse using premium stones such as Aji stone, Oshima stone, and marble, with bathing rates starting from ¥700 for adults (separate charges apply for rest areas).

Question 7

Can I bathe in a building designated as a National Important Cultural Property?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Dogo Onsen Honkan is designated as a National Important Cultural Property and operates as a public bathhouse. Part of the admission fees goes toward the preservation and repair of the building.

Question 8

What kind of place is Matsushinden (the imperial bathhouse)?

Accepted Answer

Matsushinden is Japan's only imperial bathhouse. It features lavishly decorated spaces including the throne room, imperial rest quarters, and imperial bathing chamber. It is not available for bathing; only guided tours (9:00–17:00) are permitted.

Question 9

Can I wear a yukata and explore the hot spring town?

Accepted Answer

Many accommodations in the Dogo hot spring area offer yukata rentals, and exploring the hot spring town in yukata is a popular style for tourists. The area around the main building is lined with shops and souvenir stores.

Question 10

Is there parking available?

Accepted Answer

Dōgo Onsen Parking Lot (4-30 Dōgo Yu-no-machi, Matsuyama City) is a paid facility with 143 spaces (¥100 per 30 minutes). The first hour is free if you validate your parking ticket at the front desk authentication machine.

Question 11

What are the admission fees?

Accepted Answer

Kami no Yu (ground floor only): ¥700 adults, ¥350 children. Kami no Yu second-floor seating: ¥1,300 adults, ¥650 children. Rei no Yu second-floor seating: ¥2,000 adults, ¥1,000 children. Rei no Yu third-floor private rooms: ¥2,500 adults, ¥1,250 children

Question 12

When is the facility closed?

Accepted Answer

Open year-round (except during year-end cleaning)

Question 13

Is there parking?

Accepted Answer

Parking is available. Please check the official information for details.

Question 14

What is the address?

Accepted Answer

Dogo Yunomachi 5-6, Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture

Question 15

What are the opening hours (visiting hours)?

Accepted Answer

Kami no Yu (ground floor): 6:00–23:00 (tickets stop at 22:30). Rei no Yu and second-floor seating: 6:00–22:00 (tickets stop at 21:00). Matsushinden viewing (guided): 9:00–17:00

Question 16

How do I get there?

Accepted Answer

About 3 minutes on foot from Iyo Railway Dogo Onsen Station

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