Ehime Matsuyama City
An observation public bath overlooking Dogo Onsen Honkan, a modern hot spring inn where you can unwind in spectacular views and a famous hot spring
"Dogo Onsen Hotel Kowakuen Haruka" is a hotel in Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture. Located in the heart of the Dogo Onsen district, it is known for its panoramic views from its elevated setting. From the top-floor observation public bath, Haruka no Yu, you can soak in the Dogo Onsen source waters while taking in spectacular views of Dogo Onsen Honkan, Matsuyama Castle, and the city of Matsuyama. Relax in a variety of baths, including indoor baths, open-air baths, and reclining baths. Its environmentally conscious modern facilities blend with the healing qualities of a beloved historic hot spring, offering a new style of travel in Dogo.
An alkaline simple spring drawn from the Dogo Onsen source, with a smooth feel on the skin. At the observation public bath, Haruka no Yu, you can enjoy bathing in an overwhelming sense of openness with a view of Dogo Onsen Honkan below. Open-air baths and reclining baths are also available, allowing you to fully enjoy this famous hot spring with night views of Matsuyama in the evening and refreshing scenery in the morning.
[Day-use bathing] 13:00-22:00 (last entry 21:00)
Dogo Onsen
A luxurious soak in Dogo's famous hot spring and a self löyly sauna in an atmosphere steeped in British charm
Dogo Onsen
A blissful bathing experience with views of Matsuyama Castle from Dogo's first rooftop open-air bath
Dogo Onsen
Savor Japan's oldest famed hot spring to the fullest at a modern, renowned ryokan designed by Kisho Kurokawa
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Most of what we surveyed never even made it onto this site. This book is a further cut from what did. Our editor bathed in every onsen and sauna in it, and wrote only what they confirmed on the ground.
