Dogo Onsen Main Building

The main building of the Dogo Onsen. It offers various courses that you can enjoy. From the general bath for ¥700 where you bring your own towel to ¥2000 full course which includes towel and yukata rental, refreshments after your bath (green tea and onsen cookies), rest area and tour of the royal bath. The only downside is that you are limited to 60 minutes, but it looks like they are lax on this if the trafic is low. While the bath water isn't as hot as some other onsen I have visited and it lacks other amenities like sauna and multiple bath types it more than makes for it with its atmosphere. Will come again!

The private room at Dogo Onsen was an amazing value at ¥2500 for 90 minutes. The facilities were clean, spacious, and well-maintained, and the staff were professional, attentive, and gave a helpful tour of the place. They also provided complimentary tea and sweets, adding a nice touch to the experience. It was an amazing experience, and I would definitely say it was one of the best onsens I’ve been to, offering great quality and relaxation for the price.

Highly recommend to visit this historic hot spring remains. Also, the long queue usually happens in the evening so If you would like to have a faster queue I recommend have the hot spring in the morning.

Dogo Onsen Main Building is worth a visit for its historical significance as one of the oldest onsens in Japan. The architecture is beautiful, and taking a customary dip in the pool adds to the experience. However, the onsen pool itself is quite small—about half the size of those in most onsen hotels I have visited. Combined with the high number of tourists, it can feel uncomfortably crowded, with little personal space. The high traffic seems to have taken a toll on cleanliness. While not entirely the fault of Dogo Onsen, some visitors appear unfamiliar with onsen etiquette, and I noticed rubbish lying around. The staff should increase cleaning efforts to maintain hygiene, especially given the number of visitors. While the historical and architectural appeal is undeniable, the overcrowding and cleanliness issues made the experience less enjoyable.

If you want to experience the magic of 'Spirited Away' don't waste your time here. Even though i really enjoyed the atmosphere, and the onsen is quite small, 60 minutes is simply not enough to enjoy the whole facility (even if you are buying an expensive plan - you don't get more time). The building plan is weird and maze-like, so if you want to enjoy both bathes without a rush - i suggest you going there for two hours. The staff is incredibly rude, unless you are japanese. I've travelled a lot in Japan and it was the first time i've experienced such xenophobia. Dear employees, don't talk shit behind gaijins' backs because some of us can actually understand japanese.

If you want to enjoy the ancient onsen of Japan ,You must visit Dogo Onsen... There is always will have a long que, I recommend to try it between 7 to 8 pm, than will have your dinner and we will fall on a deep sleep ... Just awesome

Building is stunning from the outside. I wouldn't say I was amazed by the architecture inside after all the modern additions but it was neat. Go to the second floor if you can. I think it's worth taking a bath here. The onsen is not very big but the facilities are decent. Along with the arcade here it's a great place to spend a day.

A lot of people get butt hurt because they feel like they weren’t in spirited away.. give me a break. It’s a great historical place - the Tobeyaki blue and white painting is spectacular to gaze at. And recommend around 8:30-10:00pm then when you come out at 10:00 you’ll get your best picture and can enjoy the atmosphere and admire the detail of the structure in peace.