Dogo Onsen Honkan in Matsuyama, one of Japan's oldest hot springs, is widely recognized as a key inspiration for the magnificent bathhouse in Spirited Away. Its ornate wooden architecture and multi-level structure evoke the grandeur of Yubaba's bathhouse where Chihiro works to free her parents.
📺 Scene from the Anime
The ornate three-story bathhouse building is considered one of the primary inspirations for the spirit bathhouse in Spirited Away. Miyazaki reportedly visited here, and the similarities in the multi-tiered wooden structure are unmistakable.
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Nearest Station: Dogo Onsen Station
Iyotetsu Streetcar, Dogo Onsen Station (5 min walk)
愛媛県松山市道後湯之町5-6
Recommended visit: 90 min
Visitor Tips
🕐 Evening for the illuminated building atmosphere
👥 High, especially on weekends and holidays
📷 Exterior photos freely allowed; bathing area has restrictions
🌸 The building is beautiful year-round; summer is peak season for Shikoku travel
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