Ehime Matsuyama City
A scenic natural hot spring inn with panoramic views of Matsuyama Castle town and the night scenery
"Ooedo Onsen Monogatari Dogo" is a hot spring ryokan in Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture. Located on elevated ground in Dogo Onsen, it enjoys a superb location with panoramic views of Matsuyama Castle and the city from the open-air bath. At night, beautiful views of the castle town stretch out before you, allowing you to fully enjoy bathing while taking in the scenery. The hot spring has a gentle, smooth quality that is kind to the skin, and this natural spring has long been cherished as a beauty hot spring. It is also equipped with a sauna for both men and women, where you can work up a sweat while enjoying the views. After your bath, you can spend your time however you like with entertainment facilities such as table tennis, karaoke, and a manga corner.

A large public bath in an excellent location overlooking Matsuyama Castle and the city. The Tamagawa mineral spring is an alkaline cold mineral spring that is gentle on the skin and known for its smooth texture. In the open-air bath, you can feel a pleasant breeze and, at night, enjoy a luxurious bath while taking in the beautiful night scenery.

A dry sauna attached to both the men's and women's bathing areas. From the large window inside, you can look out over the scenery of Matsuyama Castle town and the night view, and work up a sweat in an open, relaxing atmosphere. In a simple wooden space, you can warm up thoroughly while enjoying the view.
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Large public bath and open-air bath: 15:00–24:00 / 2:00–10:00 Sauna: 15:00–24:00 / 7:00–10:00
Guests with tattoos, body art, temporary tattoo stickers, painting, or similar markings are not permitted to use the large public bath. However, tattoos that can be completely covered by two 10cm x 14cm cover seals may use the large public bath on the condition that they wear the designated cover seals. Cover seals are sold at the front desk for 220 yen per sheet, tax included.

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