Dogo Onsen Honkan (道後温泉本館)
도고 온천 본관 (道後温泉本館)
A 3000-year-old onsen — the building that inspired Spirited Away
About this place
NotesJapan's oldest onsen with over 3,000 years of history. The 1894 Honkan bathhouse — a National Important Cultural Property — fully reopened in July 2024 after 5.5 years of restoration. Four-tier pricing from 700 yen (bath only) to 2,500 yen (private room). Famous as the setting for Soseki's novel "Botchan" and a key inspiration for the bathhouse in Miyazaki's "Spirited Away." Tattoo-friendly. 20 min by tram from Matsuyama Station.
Practical notes
The 2F rest plan (1,300 yen with tatami room, tea, and snacks) is the authentic Honkan experience. Yushinden Imperial bath tour is 500 yen. Asuka-no-Yu has an outdoor bath for a more modern experience.
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Info updated: 2026-08
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What stands out
- +Japan's oldest onsen
- +3,000-year-old onsen, a sacred site of literature and anime
- +Fully renovated in 2024; experience the Important Cultural Property building at its best
- +Reasonable rates from 700 yen with 4 experience tiers
- +Tattoo-friendly and welcoming to foreigners
- +3 facilities to choose from: Honkan, Asuka-no-Yu (open-air bath) and Tsubaki-no-Yu (450 yen)
Facility Details
0 saunas · 2 baths · 2 rest areas
Baths
2Rest Areas
2Facility details are verified and updated regularly, but may differ from actual conditions. Please confirm with the venue before visiting.
2F rest room plan (1,300 yen) with tatami, tea and sweets is the authentic experience
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