Dogo Onsen Tsubaki-no-Yu
道後温泉 椿の湯33°51′ N 132°47′ EPublic bath¥500, about CAD 4.50 or USD 3.20 (October 2026 rates)
Tsubaki-no-Yu suits bathers who want Dogo's water for ¥500 among Matsuyama locals, and you bring your own soap.
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Know before you bathe
Wash at the taps before you get in, tie up long hair and keep towels out of the water. The baths ban swimsuits and towels worn in the water, phones in the changing rooms and photos anywhere inside. Bring no food or drink in, and rinse your stool and basin before you leave.
Getting there
In the middle of the Dogo shopping arcade, next to Asuka-no-Yu.
Matsuyama calls Tsubaki-no-Yu its locals' bath. It was built in 1953 when the national sports festival came to Shikoku, rebuilt in 1984 and reopened after a renewal on 26 December 2017. The L-shaped building looks like an old storehouse from the arcade, and inside the tubs are granite.
The washing area has no soap or shampoo, and lockers and dryers cost ¥10 each. Keep to the one-hour limit.
Quick answers about Dogo Onsen Tsubaki-no-Yuよくある質問
Can you visit Dogo Onsen Tsubaki-no-Yu without staying the night?
Yes. Dogo Onsen Tsubaki-no-Yu sells day entry at ¥500 per adult (2026), about CAD 4.50 or USD 3.20 (October 2026 rates).
How much does Dogo Onsen Tsubaki-no-Yu cost?
Prices at Dogo Onsen Tsubaki-no-Yu start at ¥500 per adult (2026), about CAD 4.50 or USD 3.20 (October 2026 rates).
What are the opening hours of Dogo Onsen Tsubaki-no-Yu?
Dogo Onsen Tsubaki-no-Yu keeps these hours: Mon–Sun 06:30–23:00.
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