Dougo Onsen, Shikoku
Dougo Onsen is located in Matsuyama, on the island of Shikoku. The Onsen is well sometimes referred to as Botchan Onsen in reference to its featuring in the novel by Natsume Soseki of that name. The Onsen has separate male and female baths as well as a bath exclusive for the Emperor. You can take a tour of this area and the museum.
The waiting room at Dougo Onsen
Very nice styled station building
Town clock
The arcade from the station to Dougo Onsen
Entrance to the Dougo Onsen
Quite an unusual looking building
Stylish
Balconies
Lucky when I arrived the place was not too busy, so they let me take photos
Baskets for putting in your non valuables while you go the baths
Entrance to the male baths
Balconies from the waiting room overlooking the square outside
Botchan's Room from the Natsume Soseki novel
A quick explanation of the connection between Natsume Soseki and the Dougo onsen
On a hot summers evening, the cool breeze passes in nicely in this corner room
Narrow passageways, reminded me of Sen to Chiharu
Going upstairs?
Lots of character in the wooden structures
Interesting decoration on top of the building
Great atmosphere here with the buildings and people walking around in yukatas
A gift store close by
Warm spring water flowing through town
Popular place to be in the evening
Approaching from the road
Have you visited a Japanese onsen recently?
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Cool photos. Can you recommend some nice but inexpensive onsens in Tokyo?
Fantastic work you posted here my friend.
Loved visiting Japan on 2008 I will definitely follow you here and keep notes for next visit!!
Fantastic work you posted here my friend.
Loved visiting Japan on 2008.
I will definitely follow you here and keep notes for next visit!!
Fantastic work you posted here my friend.
I will definitely follow you here and keep notes for next visit!
Fantastic work you posted here my friend.
Awesome onsen. Reminds me of Oedo Onsen in Odaiba only even better.
神の湯 kaminoyu = bath of the gods
What is the women’s bath called?
Do not sit or lean on handrail
Really beautiful. I wanna visit that onsen soon. Very impressive!
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very nice. thank you
What a beautiful place. That is one thing that America lacks, thousands years of civilized culture.