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Family-friendly hotels near Dogo Onsen Station
Information checked on 2026-11-05. Hours, admission and facilities can change; please confirm on the official site before you go.
About Dogo Onsen Station
Dogo Onsen Station is a stop on the Iyotetsu city tram (a streetcar line run by Iyo Railway) and the closest station to Dogo Onsen. It takes about 20 minutes by city tram from Matsuyamashi Station, and it is also the terminus of the Botchan Train, a vintage-style sightseeing train. The station building is a reconstruction of the original 1911 station, with the Western-style exterior of the Meiji era, and it is lit up at night. In front of the station you will find Hojoen (a small park), a tourist information center, and the entrance to the Dogo shopping arcade. The arcade runs in an L-shape from in front of Dogo Onsen Honkan (the historic main bathhouse) to the station, lined with souvenir shops and restaurants.
Visiting Dogo Onsen Station with kids
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Barrier-free access
The official Matsuyama City tourism website lists the station as barrier-free. If you want to know how easy it is with a stroller, it is safest to check with Iyo Railway.
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A foot bath right by the station
Hojoen, the small park in front of the station, has a foot bath with benches arranged around a kettle-shaped hot spring basin. It is a nice place to sit and warm your feet when little legs get tired.
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Karakuri clock
The karakuri clock (a mechanical clock with moving figures) in Hojoen performs every hour from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., and every 30 minutes on weekends and national holidays. Watching is free. The clock is modeled on Shinsakaku, the rooftop tower of Dogo Onsen Honkan.
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A station for the Botchan Train
At the far end of this terminus station, you can watch the Botchan Train turn around. It holds up to 36 passengers, and tickets are bought from the crew.
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Information center and arcade right in front
The tourist information center and the entrance to the Dogo shopping arcade are directly in front of the station. The arcade is lined with souvenir shops and restaurants, so it is easy to stop in for a meal or some shopping.
The Botchan Train runs only on Saturdays, Sundays, and national holidays. Reservations are not accepted, and when the train is full, you may not be able to board even with a ticket bought in advance.
Family-friendly features near Dogo Onsen Station
Hotels within 1.5 km of Dogo Onsen Station (14, nearest first)
Of the family-friendly hotels listed on Kids Stay, 14 are within 1.5 km of Dogo Onsen Station. They are sorted from nearest to farthest, with the distance to each.
Dogo Onsen Taniya
Dogo Onsen Dogo Grand Hotel
Dogo Onsen Funaya
Dogo Onsen Hotel Patio Dogo
Dogo Onsen Chaharu
Dogo Onsen Yamatoya Honten
Hotel Dogo Yaya
Old England Dogo Yamanote Hotel
Dogo Hakuro
Dogokan
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Travel tips
If you plan to ride the Botchan Train, numbered tickets for same-day departures from Dogo Onsen Station are handed out from 8:30 a.m. at the Dogo ticket counter, so it is reassuring to pick one up first. There are four departures from Dogo Onsen Station: 9:19 a.m., 10:48 a.m., 1:19 p.m., and 2:59 p.m. Hojoen in front of the station has foot bath benches, which are handy for a rest when you are tired from walking.
Best season
In this base area, spring and autumn are mild and ideal for sightseeing, and winter is relatively warm too, so it suits a family trip all year round. Summer can be very hot, so it is wise to save outdoor outings for the cooler mornings and evenings. The station building is lit up at night, so the area in front of the station is also enjoyable after dusk.
Getting there
From Matsuyamashi Station, take the city tram bound for Dogo Onsen. The ride takes about 20 minutes. The fare is 230 yen for adults and 120 yen for children.
Access and basic information
| location_onAddress | 1-chome Dogocho, Matsuyama |
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| scheduleHours | 6:00 a.m. to 10:50 p.m. |
| calendar_monthClosed | Open every day |
| paymentsAdmission | From Matsuyamashi Station: 230 yen for adults, 120 yen for children |
| trainNearest station | Iyotetsu city tram (about 20 minutes from Matsuyamashi Station) |
| callPhone | 089-948-3323（伊予鉄道） |
| languageOfficial site | https://www.dogo.or.jp/ |
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FAQ
Can I bring a stroller on the Botchan Train?
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Only folding strollers and wheelchairs can be brought on board. The train runs only on weekends and national holidays, and advance reservations are not accepted.
How much does the Botchan Train cost?
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A single ride costs 1,300 yen for adults and 650 yen for children. Nationwide interoperable transit IC cards such as ICOCA (a prepaid rail card) can also be used.
How far is it from Matsuyamashi Station?
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It takes about 20 minutes on the city tram bound for Dogo Onsen.
Are there places to stay near the station?
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There are 14 family-friendly places to stay within 1.5 km. The closest, Dogo Onsen Taniya, is about 0.1 km from the station.
Which places to stay have baby cribs?
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Among the nearby places to stay, Dogo Onsen Funaya, Dogo Onsen Yamatoya Honten, Old England Dogo Yamanote Hotel, and Dogokan offer baby cribs for loan.