A famous hot spring said to be the oldest in Japan, with a history of about 3000 years and even mentioned in the Nihon Shoki. Its symbol, the Important Cultural Property Dogo Onsen Honkan, is also said to have been one of the models for the Bathhouse in Studio Ghibli's film Spirited Away, and it enjoys overwhelming popularity and recognition among inbound foreign visitors. It is also famous as the setting of Natsume Soseki's novel Botchan, and its atmospheric hot spring town where you can stroll around in a yukata, along with its skin-friendly alkaline simple spring water, continue to fascinate travelers from around the world seeking a traditional hot spring experience unique to Japan. It is a highly powerful international hot spring resort representing Shikoku.