Dogo Onsen Hotel Tsubakikan
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forumWhat families say
Rakuten Travel rating 4.51 out of 5 (2,102 reviews). Guests praise the family-friendly touches, such as being able to choose children's slippers and having diaper bins available, and report that the location - a 2-3 minute walk from Dogo Onsen Honkan - makes getting around easy with children. Some posts mention that children were delighted by the summer-holiday festival stalls and the mikan (mandarin orange) juice service. On the other hand, guests report that both the indoor and open-air baths are quite hot, with one saying their first-grader could only just manage it, so it is worth keeping an eye on the water temperature.
Kids Facilities
Two open-air baths and rooms with a hinoki cypress bath
Two open-air baths and rooms with a hinoki cypress bath
Two open-air baths and the indoor bath in the communal bath let you take your time with Dogo's water, an alkaline simple onsen. Some rooms come with a hinoki cypress bath, so the family can bathe in private. Even if a small child is uneasy about the communal bath, the hinoki bath in the room is a reassuring option.
- •Two open-air baths and the indoor bath in the communal bath
- •Some rooms have a hinoki cypress bath
- •Dogo Onsen is an alkaline simple onsen (gentle on the skin)
A choice of kaiseki or buffet, and rice porridge for babies
A choice of kaiseki or buffet, and rice porridge for babies
Dinner is a choice of kaiseki course cuisine or a buffet with a wide variety of dishes. Strollers are available to borrow at the front desk, and families can relax in Japanese-style tatami rooms while enjoying their meals together.
- •Dinner is a choice of kaiseki course cuisine or a buffet
- •Strollers are available to borrow at the front desk
- •Rice porridge and other options are available at the breakfast buffet
- •If you choose kaiseki course cuisine for dinner, let the ryokan know about allergens or disliked foods in advance and those dishes will be replaced with others.
Crib available to borrow
Crib available to borrow
A crib is available to borrow for babies.
- •The crib costs 1,100 yen including tax.
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Overview
Dogo Onsen Hotel Tsubakikan is a hot-spring ryokan in Dogo Onsen. Two open-air baths and the indoor bath in the communal bath let families take their time with Dogo's water, an alkaline simple onsen. Some rooms come with a hinoki cypress bath, so the family can bathe in private. Dinner is a choice of kaiseki course cuisine or a buffet with a wide variety of dishes, and the breakfast buffet includes rice porridge and other options for babies. Strollers are available to borrow at the front desk, and the Japanese-style tatami rooms make this a comfortable base for a family trip to Dogo Onsen.
A Hot-Spring Ryokan in Dogo Onsen
Dogo Onsen Hotel Tsubakikan is a hot-spring ryokan in Dogo Onsen, known as Japan's oldest hot spring. It sits in the area around Dogo Onsen Station on the Iyotetsu Jonan Line and is easy to reach from Matsuyama Airport and JR Matsuyama Station, making it a base for a family trip to Dogo Onsen.
Two Open-Air Baths and Rooms with a Hinoki Cypress Bath
Two open-air baths and the indoor bath in the communal bath let you take your time with Dogo's water, an alkaline simple onsen. Some rooms come with a hinoki cypress bath, so the family can bathe in private. Even if a small child is uneasy about the communal bath, the hinoki bath in the room makes for a relaxed stay.
A Choice of Kaiseki or Buffet, and Rice Porridge for Babies
Dinner is a choice of kaiseki course cuisine or a buffet with a wide variety of dishes. The breakfast buffet includes rice porridge and other options for babies, and strollers are available to borrow at the front desk. Families can relax in Japanese-style tatami rooms while enjoying their meals together.
Access
The ryokan is in Dogo Onsen, in Dogo Sagidanicho, Matsuyama, Ehime, in the area around Dogo Onsen Station on the Iyotetsu Jonan Line. Parking is available. It makes a convenient base for the sights of Matsuyama and Dogo, including Dogo Onsen Honkan, Matsuyama Castle and the Botchan Train.
Access & Information
| location_onAddress | 5-32 Dogo Sagidanicho, Matsuyama, Ehime 790-0836 |
|---|---|
| directions_carAccess | The hotel stands in Dogo Onsen, known as Japan's oldest hot spring, in the area around Dogo Onsen Station on the Iyotetsu Jonan Line. It is also easy to reach from Matsuyama Airport and JR Matsuyama Station, and has its own parking. |
| trainNearest station | Dogo Onsen Station |
| local_parkingParking | Parking for 100 vehicles. 880 yen per car per night; 550 yen for motorcycles. |
| callPhone | +81-89-945-1000 |
| paymentsCards | VISA, JCB, American Express, UC, DC, NICOS, OMC |
| languageOfficial site | https://www.tsubakikan.co.jp/open_in_new |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What ages is Dogo Onsen Hotel Tsubakikan best suited to?
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It has facilities that work especially well for babies and toddlers (ages 0 to 2) and children aged 3 and over. There is no age limit, and families with children of any age can stay.
Does Dogo Onsen Hotel Tsubakikan have baby beds?
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Baby beds are available to rent. See the Kids Facilities section on this page for details.
Is there parking at Dogo Onsen Hotel Tsubakikan?
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Parking: Parking for 100 vehicles. 880 yen per car per night; 550 yen for motorcycles.
How do you get to Dogo Onsen Hotel Tsubakikan?
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The hotel stands in Dogo Onsen, known as Japan's oldest hot spring, in the area around Dogo Onsen Station on the Iyotetsu Jonan Line. It is also easy to reach from Matsuyama Airport and JR Matsuyama Station, and has its own parking.
Can children who are not yet out of diapers (not yet toilet-trained) use the communal bath?
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This is not stated, so please confirm with the ryokan. What is published is that children under 6 may take part in mixed bathing, while children ages 7 and over may not.
Can we bring our own baby food, or have it warmed up?
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Whether you may bring your own baby food or have it warmed up is not stated, so please confirm with the ryokan. With advance application, baby food can be served at dinner for 1,100 yen including tax per child, and the breakfast buffet also includes rice porridge and other options.
What are the check-in and checkout times?
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Check-in is from 3 p.m. and checkout is by 10 a.m. the next morning. If you are having dinner at the ryokan, you need to arrive by 8 p.m.
Can you accommodate a child with a food allergy?
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With kaiseki course cuisine, allergenic ingredients can be swapped for other dishes if you let the ryokan know in advance, up to 3 days before. Substitutions are not possible with the buffet, but you can speak with the staff on the day.
Can we bring a stroller, or borrow one?
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Strollers may be brought into the restaurant venue. Numbers are limited, but strollers are also available to borrow at the front desk.
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