The Foot Bath in Dogo. Here, you can soak your feet and relax.

Dogo Hot Spring Annex Asuka-no- yu which was built in the Asuka style of architecture, about 1,400 years ago. It has mixed well modern Japanese architecture with Ehime's tarditional handicrafts and the latest art.

Dogo Hot Spring main building with "The Phoenix" by Osamu Tezuka, famous manga artist in Japan.

The statue of legendary Emon Saburo who is believed to be the origin of the Shikoku Pilgrimage to the 88 temples. You can see it at the entrance of Ishite-ji Temple.

The main hall of Ishite-ji Temple, the 51st of the 88 temples on Shikoku Pilgrimage route.

Matsuyama Castle keep and the second bailey in autumn.

Matsuyama Castle keep in autumn.

Three- storied pagoda of Ishite-ji Temple.

Matsuyama Castle from the angle of Inui turret.

Matsuyama Castle keep in spring.

Matsuyama Healing One-Day Trip

Name: Matsuyama Healing One-Day Trip
Brand: GoWithGuide
Price: 298.40 USD
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Ehime

8 Hours

up to 5 people

English ( Business )

Private tour (only you and your guide)

Walking / Public Transportation Tour
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Please enjoy the traditional castle town with hot springs. Your destinations are Matsuyama Castle, Ishite-ji Temple and Dogo Hot Spring area. Matsuyama Castle is one of the 12 original castles which are extant as they were built in the Edo period. Ishite-ji Temple is one of the 88 temples of the Shikoku Pilgrimage. Dogo Hot Spring is the oldest hot spring in Japan.

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From the top of Matsuyama Castle keep, you can enjoy the panoramic view of the city, Seto Inland Sea, and Shikoku mountains.
You can experience one of the temples of the famous Shikoku 88-temple Pilgrimage.
The Dogo Hot Spring main building has become the Phoenix's nest, now. Please feel the atmosphere of the oldest hot spring in Japan.

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Departure & Return

Starting time 09:00 AM

Meeting Point At your hotel in Matsuyama

Ending Point At your hotel in Matsuyama

Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

guide fee

What‘s not included

transportation fee for your guide (usually 640 JPY from your guide's home to your hotel and from your hotel to your guide's home, but the fee varies according to the starting point and ending point.)
transportation fee for you and guide (about 600 JPY per person), lunch( about 1000～2000 JPY per person, for you and guide), entrance fee for Matsuyama Castle keep (1020 JPY per person, for you)
(This trip doesn't include "bathing" in Dogo Hot Spring.)

Important

In general, every day is available.

1.Matsuyama Castle has several steep slopes and steps to the top of the castle keep. It is not recommended for guests with walking difficulties. It is recommended that guests dress in casual clothing, and wear flat, comfortable shoes.
2. Please prepare the Japanese yen. You may need to pay in yen for lunch, the entrance fee of the castle, fares of a streetcar, etc.

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation - 30 days prior to meeting time
50% Refund - 15 to 29 days prior to meeting time
No Refund - Within 14 day(s) prior to meeting time

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Will there be other tourists in my tour?

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Can the guide pickup me at the airport?

Yes, but there will be additional charge for that and it is not by car. The guide will go pick you up using public transportations. For further details, please contact your guide directly.