Dogo Onsen is one of the oldest hot spring resorts in Japan, located in Ehime Prefecture. The warm water that springs from its source heals the visitors. The historic building, Dogo Onsen Honkan, features beautiful wooden architecture and has appeared in Natsume Soseki's novel, making it a place rich in cultural charm.
Features of Dogo Onsen History and Culture Dogo Onsen is considered Japan’s oldest hot spring, with a history spanning approximately 3,000 years. Over its long history, many legends and stories have emerged. For example, the “Botchan Bath” featured in Natsume Soseki’s novel “Botchan” is modeled after the Dogo Onsen Main Building. This main building was […]
Hakone-Yumoto Onsen (箱根湯本温泉) – Kanagawa Hakone is one of the most famous hot spring resorts in Japan with a history of 1,200 years. Hakone-Yumoto is the gateway to Hakone and is the oldest of the Hakone hot spring resorts. It is easily accessible from Tokyo and is dotted with tourist attractions, so it is crowded […]
