With the Dogo Onsen main building as the center, a culture of hot spring tourism grew in the surrounding area.

Although there are numerous hot spring areas in Japan, not that many can be enjoyed by tourists in the way this one can, which is why this time we’d like to introduce lots of ways to enjoy Dogo Onsen.

Walking around the surrounding areas, as can be expected from a hot spring area, people wearing yukata stand out.

While some hotels lend yukata to guests, there are also shops selling fashionable yukata right in front of the Dogo Onsen main building.

After changing into yukata, you’ll surely feel even more excited about sightseeing, and the first thing we recommend you do is ride one of these.

There are two Botchan Ressha trains, and the one in the photograph is 1-go-sha (train number 1). The other is 14-go-sha (train number 14) and the reason for that is because this is the “land of Iyo (’14’ can also be read as ‘iyo’ in Japanese)!

If you find 14-go-sha, something good might just happen!

And then, this group of people right next to us…

Located next to the clock tower there is also a free hot spring for soaking your feet!

Riding the rickshaw through the shopping district was a bit embarrassing, but you can also feel a slight sense of superiority (laughs).

To finish off, we take a commemorative photograph in front of Dogo Onsen.

While the white heron on the marionette clock looks straight ahead, the one on Dogo Onsen faces away. Why is that?

There is a proper reason~.

Try asking your guide when you’re riding the rickshaw!

In addition, the Dogo Giyaman Glass Museum is nearby, along with a café dining area where you can take a moment’s break on the beautiful garden terrace.

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This is also one of our recommended spots!