One of Japan's oldest hot springs, also known as 'Nikitatsu no Yu,' appearing in the Nihon Shoki and prized since ancient times. The main building of Dogo Onsen, constructed in 1894 and designated a National Important Cultural Property, is famous as the setting of Natsume Soseki's novel 'Botchan,' which describes it fondly as the 'Madonna Bath.' Beloved by Meiji-era luminaries including Masaoka Sh…
Dogo Onsen is considered one of the oldest hot springs in Japan, with origins traditionally traced back to the age of the gods. It appears in the Nihon Shoki and Man'yoshu under the name 'Nikitazu no Yu,' and legend holds that deities and even Prince Shotoku visited its waters. Throughout the Nara a…
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