Dōgo Hōjō-en square

When the Isaniwa Shrine was moved to its current location between 1334〜1336, a pond was created to show adulation for the water drawn from the Mitarai Stream in the precincts. This pond was called “Hojo Pond” and was said to be clean sacred land, and the space plaza reclaimed from this pond is the current Hojo-en.
The Hojo-en is located in front of Dogo Onsen Station at the entrance to the Dogo Shopping Arcade. There are hot spring “footbaths” coming out of the Yugama (a boiler) which was previously used in the Main Building of Dogo Onsen, and “Botchan Karakuri Clock” which has the motif of Shinro-kaku in the Main Building of Dogo Onsen. At night, this area is a spot full of hot spring atmosphere with retro gas lights.

Basic information

Address

6-7 Dogo Yunomachi, Matsuyama City

How to Get There

Short distance from the Iyotetsu Railway "Dogo Onsen Station"

Open time

Footbath 6:00〜23:00, Botchan Karakuri Clock performs once every hour between 8:00〜22:00. (every 30 min. on Sat. Sun, and holidays)

Closed

Open year-round

Fee

No admission fee

Filters

• Accessible by public transportation

Who are you traveling with?

• Family
• Couple
• Friends
• Alone
• Senior

Recommended seasons

• Spring
• Summer
• Autumn
• Winter

Note

Please be aware that changes may be made to the information due to various circumstances.
For the latest information, please contact the respective facilities directly.

Detailed information

Phone

089-948-6556(Tourism and International Exchange Section, Matsuyama City Hall)

This information is correct as of 12/2023. For details, please visit the official website of each facility or contact each facility.