Dougo Onsen, Shikoku

February 10, 2011
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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
Very nice styled station building
Town clock
Town clock
The arcade from the station to Dougo Onsen
The arcade from the station to Dougo Onsen
Entrance to the Dougo Onsen
Entrance to the Dougo Onsen
Quite an unusual building
Quite an unusual looking building
Stylish
Stylish
Balconies
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
Baskets for putting in your non valuables while you go the baths
Entrance to the male baths
Entrance to the male baths
Balconies from the waiting room overlooking the square outside
Balconies from the waiting room overlooking the square outside
Botchan's Room from the Natsume Soseki novel
Botchan's Room from the Natsume Soseki novel
A quick explanation of the connection between Natsume Soseki and the Dougo onsen
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
On a hot summers evening, the cool breeze passes in nicely in this corner room
Narrow passageways, reminded me of Sen to Chiharu
Narrow passageways, reminded me of Sen to Chiharu
Going upstairs?
Going upstairs?
Lots of character in the wooden structures
Lots of character in the wooden structures
Interesting decoration on top of the building
Interesting decoration on top of the building
Lots of atmosphere here with the buildings and people walking around in yukatas
Great atmosphere here with the buildings and people walking around in yukatas
A gift store close by
A gift store close by
Warm spring water flowing through town
Popular place to be in the evening
Popular place to be in the evening
Approaching from the road
Approaching from the road

Have you visited a Japanese onsen recently?

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