Yu Onsen is located near Dogo Onsen Honkan, and from this shrine you can take the whole view of Onsen Honkan. Indeed, it is a nice spot to take a picture. According to the explanation of the shrine, p...
Another grand staircase up to a plateau for another the temple. The stairs are steep and would be difficult to climb for some. The temple is very near Dogo Onsen and we learn that the temple protects...
not so big
not so big and we got heavy rain that day. just take a look and not so many people here but just one staff and two cats. ha.
God of hot springs
Yu Onsen is located near Dogo Onsen Honkan, and from this shrine you can take the whole view of Onsen Honkan. Indeed, it is a nice spot to take a picture. According to the explanation of the shrine, p...
Long climb up some rather tricky stairs
Another grand staircase up to a plateau for another the temple. The stairs are steep and would be difficult to climb for some. The temple is very near Dogo Onsen and we learn that the temple protects...
どんど焼き
道後湯神社のどんど焼きを見に行きました。石段をてくてく登ると湯神社に到達。どんど焼きの穴を掘っていて、そこにお札や熊手、弓矢などを置いていきます。また、午前、午後の二回にわたり、餅投げもあり、楽しめる神事でもあります。
道後温泉本館を見下ろす足湯
道後温泉本館を見下ろす小高い丘の上に位置します。神社としての規模は小さいですが旧県社ということで格は高そうです。周辺は温泉街の駐車場となっており、北側へ廻ると空の散歩道と称する園地が整えられ、足湯が装備されています。これが相当熱く、浸かっていると足が赤く染まるレベル、長時間利用は低温やけどになりそうな湯温です。