Published date: February 5, 2025
The Closest Inn to Dogo Onsen
Room Type Stayed
Single
1 guest(s)
425 ~
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Experience of the stay
The location is unparalleled, right next to Dogo Onsen.
Being able to access the not crowded Dogo Onsen at 6 a.m. in a matter of seconds is a significant advantage. Besides food hunting, you can easily return to the inn after buying souvenirs, and if you get tired, you can relax in your room. There's also a basket for onsen hopping, and it's thoughtful that you can bring along towels and other items. It's great for a foot bath, too. The onsen in this ryokan is also magnificent and charming, I enjoyed it three times! After bathing, there are candy corners and alcoholic beverages, and in the lobby, there's a service for tap mandarin juice. The room had a massage chair that elevated my spirits. It's perfect for a tired body. Sufficient amenities are placed in the hallway. The staff members were all wonderful people with beautiful smiles, truly representing a long-established ryokan. On the fourth floor, there is a Noh stage where you can borrow small items for pictures and have fun, and there's also a foot bath café to enjoy. In the closet, there were emergency supplies for disasters, showing a high level of awareness.
Experiences during the trip
At 6 a.m., the drums signaling the opening of Dogo Onsen sound. Bathing at this hour was comfortable and not crowded, so I highly recommend enjoying a bath after hearing the drum's rhythm. The remodeled bathing area at Dogo Onsen was sparkling clean. For street food, the familiar tap mandarin juice is a must-try, but surprisingly, I recommend the jelly tasting, which was a leisurely experience and cost only 550 yen. There were also many cute Imabari towels for sale, and the mandarin rice balls were delicious. However, the most delicious treat was the eel rice balls. For parfaits, we went to the Omote-sando area and enjoyed a reasonable and very tasty parfait from Noma Farm with their Ehime Madonna. Although I sent a box of mandarins to my family, they tasted ordinary, so I recommend trying the desserts sold at the shop. Matsuyama Castle can be accessed by lift and ropeway, and surprisingly, the lift was thrilling and fun. The view from the Matsuyama Castle area overlooking the Seto Inland Sea and the city below was refreshing and became one of my favorites.Get Extra Bonus Coins! Sign up with this user's referral code now!