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Dogo Onsen

Also written: 道後温泉 · 道后温泉

Dogo Onsen is one of Japan's oldest hot springs, with a history of over 1,000 years. It is internationally known as one of the inspirations for Studio Ghibli’s film Spirited Away.

Ehime Shikoku Culture & Tradition

About this place

Dogo Onsen Matsuyama 3000 years earliest Japan spring Nihon Shoki Genji Pillow Soseki Botchan alkaline simple 18 fountainheads 20-55C mixing 42C non-heated non-add source flow rare nationally 1894 Dogo Honkan important cultural 5.5-year restoration 2024 Kami Tama pair baths Ghibli 1998 staff trip art overseer exterior reference Miyazaki journal confirmation Spirited Away shrine internationally 6am Asayu 19 light-up Tsubaki Asuka Botchan train shopping street suitable deep experience side beer mikan.