Dogo Onsen -one of the oldest onsen in Japan

I have been wanting to visit Dogo Onsen in Shikoku for years. It is one of the oldest in Japan. for all the Miyazaki fans , it is the building that appeared in the film- Spirited Away. We arrived in Dogo Onsen town in late morning and parked in the nearby parking lots. The covered shopping street was already quite vibrant and ready for the lunch hours. We followed the street to the end and came to the spot where I was supposed to see the beautiful onsen house. Instead, I saw a colorful hoarding covering all three sides of the building ! Only the lower part of the front facade and the entrance was not covered! As I finally learned, the building is under going renovation for 7 years. ( starting Jan 2019 ). Whether there was delay due to covid, I am not sure. So disappointingly, we can only see part of this building and read about the history of the Onsen in the little exhibition house across the street. Hopefully I will have the chance to go back when the work is completed. The good thing is that the Onsen is still opened for business during this time. Aside from the Onsen, there are also other fun things to do such as the foot bath at the park, and plenty of shops for shopping and enjoying udon which is famous in Shikoku. Hours- 6am-11 pm daily #Dogoonsen #Matsuyama #Onseninjapan

Thousands of Chihiro "Oil House" framing the road After the hot spring main building this Ehime County trip, has been a long time to see thousands and thousands of quests ~ but came to the local, there is still a sense of deja vu. The movie is impressive, and the scenes in reality are very special. The Dogo Onsen in Matsuyama City has a history of 3,000 years and is listed as the three ancient springs in Japan. The "Oil House" in the Spirited Away is based on the Doosan Onsen Main Building built in 1894. Lue Ge once appeared in the postcard of the travel frog~ watching the exterior of the building at night, and the colorful windows on the second and third floors are particularly attractive. This is from the design of Suichuan real flower, which is part of the local art activities. The public large bathroom on the first floor, to tell the truth, it didn't take long to quit, there are too many people - the Houhou Hot Spring seems to be very popular among Japanese elderly tourists. If you come here, you can go to the upper floor without bathing. The Japanese royal family's royal bathroom "new hall", special person to explain, the third floor rest area, there is the "between young masters" that Natsume Soseki once visited. If you want to bathe in the hot springs of Dow, it is recommended to go to the new building, the environment facilities are better.

Ehime Prefecture Dogo Onsen has a history of 3,000 years and is one of the three ancient springs in Japan, attending rheumatism.

Daohou Hot Spring is one of the three ancient springs in Japan and has a history of 3,000 years. During this period, it was the art exhibition of the Doosan Hot Springs Main Building and the Sasakawa Shira. She transplanted the magnificent and fascinating photography style to this ancient hot spring, and let the Dogo Onsen main building exude a new look. The spring water of the road after the hot spring can not only maintain beauty, but also treat neuralgia and muscle pain. In addition, the Dogo Onsen Main Building is an important cultural heritage of Japan's designated countries. When you come here, you can not only run the hot springs, but also experience the continuation of history. Local hot spring culture has been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people. On the hot spring street, men and women wearing yukata can be seen everywhere. Their faces are full of comfortable expressions. There is such an ancient spring. I think the local people will receive a lot of Fukuzawa! Daohou Hot Spring Main Building: Aiyama, Matsuyama-shi, Minato-ku, Yunomachi, 5-6, Housaka Onsen Exit, about 3 minutes walk

When it comes to traveling in Japan, most of them go to Hokkaido, Tokyo, Osaka, Nara and other places. In fact, many niche destinations in Japan are very worth visiting, such as Ehime County on Shikoku Island. The sea bream stuffed rice that I ate just now is the special delicacy here. The whole sea bream and rice are boiled together. Before serving the rice, all the fishbone/bones 🦴 will be picked out, and then mixed with rice evenly, and then served with side dishes and flavors Eat it together with Zengtang, I have eaten a lot of stuffy rice, I have to say it is really delicious. In addition, Ehime Prefecture is also rich in citrus, like a city surrounded by 🍊 [打泪笑笑] can see all kinds of food related to 🍊, including mascots are all related to citrus [呲牙] There is also Japan's very famous Dogo Onsen♨ which is the prototype of the oil house in "Spirited Away" and one of the oldest hot springs in Japan. To Ehime County, you can also go to: JR Shimonada Station: An unmanned station, facing the Seto Inland Sea, enjoying the tranquility of being alone. Shimanami Kaido Cycling Path: Wear light clothes, ride with the sea breeze, and enjoy the joy of outdoor sports. Matsuyama Castle Castle Tower: See the most romantic cherry blossoms in spring🌸. Imabari: Buy a towel of the highest quality in Japan. Meijinji Station: The filming location of "Tokyo Love Story". Perhaps Ehime Prefecture is not well-known among the counties in Japan, but in fact, many famous film and television dramas, food, items... all come from here. If you have the opportunity to go to Japan, you can really go and see it. It will definitely surprise you of.