Popular places to visit
Dogo Onsen
Soak in the natural thermal water and admire the architecture and period décor of the bathhouse that inspired the wonderful drawings of the animated film Spirited Away.
Matsuyama Castle
Picturesque cherry blossom trees form a different kind of moat around a three-story feudal castle with views extending across Matsuyama.
Shiki Memorial Museum
As one of the four haiku masters of Japan, poet Masaoka Shiki was a bright, yet fleeting, light in Japanese literature.
Dogo Park
Explore the great outdoors at Dogo Park, a lovely green space in Matsuyama. Discover the area's museums and temples.
Saka no Ue no Kumo Museum
The dark, angled slates and glass panels create a stylish building to house a museum based on a novel dear to Matsuyama locals.
Matsuyama Castle Ropeway
You can find out about the history of Matsuyama with a trip to Matsuyama Castle Ropeway. Make time to visit the temples and monuments while you're in the area.
Top hotels in Dogomachi
Daiwa Roynet Hotel Matsuyama
とても綺麗な設備で立地はとても良いです。 ただ駐車場の数は限られている為付近のパーキングにとめなければなりませんでした。 あと朝食はメニューが他のビジネスホテルより限られているように感じ、ラテのようなカフェメニューがなかったのは少し残念でした。
Reviewed on Oct 19, 2025
Candeo Hotels Matsuyama Okaido
침대사이즈가 커서 좋았고 조식도 맛있었어요. 사우나 시설도 좋았으나 타월 비치가 안돼 불편했어요.
Reviewed on Aug 19, 2025
Comfort Hotel Matsuyama
Very servicable business style hotel with decent breakfast (however don't expect gourmet at these prices!!). A bit far from shopping and eating, tho still many choices within 15-20 min walk. 15 min walk from Matsuyama City station (nb this is NOT the JR Station). Good access to trams.
Reviewed on Oct 18, 2025
Hotel Patio Dogo
It is a good hotel but a little tricky because the entrance to the car park it’s just opposite the famous onsen so you have to turn right on the side of the onsen to get in.The car park is one of those that has an elevator -kind of uncomfortable to actually try to get in the door, but my husband ...
Reviewed on Oct 27, 2025
Hotel MyStays Matsuyama
Great view of Mastuyama Castle, lovely staff, nice restaurant downstairs. We always stay here when passing through.
Reviewed on Oct 25, 2025
Dormy Inn Matsuyama Natural Hot Spring
Onsen is very nice, provides lots of free amenities
Reviewed on Oct 18, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Dogomachi
Dogo Hot Spring
Well-liked for its restaurants and museums, Dogo Hot Spring is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Shiki Memorial Museum and Botchan Karakuri Clock, and jump on the metro at Dogo Onsen Tram Stop to get around the city.
Ichibancho
If you're spending some time in Ichibancho, Saka no Ue no Kumo Museum and Akiyama Brothers Birthplace are top sights worth seeing.
Okaido
While Okaido isn't home to many top sights, Saka no Ue no Kumo Museum and Bansuiso are some notable places to visit nearby.
Sanbancho
You'll appreciate the historic sites during your time in Sanbancho and you might want to plan a stop by Saka no Ue no Kumo Museum and Bansuiso while you're in the area.
Miyatamachi
Though Miyatamachi might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Matsuyama Central Park and Matsuyama Castle.
