Experience the Dogo Onsen Bathhouse

🌅 A Morning Visit to Dogo Onsen 1. Starting in the Quiet Streets Before sunrise, I walked along the street where the Dogo Onsen Main Building is located. The night before, it had been bustling with tourists, but in the early morning, it was astonishingly quiet. Under the glow of the streetlights, the traditional wooden buildings stood like shadows, and the air carried a faint scent of hot spring water. ⸻ 2. The Moment the Onsen Opens The Dogo Onsen Main Building is famous for opening early in the morning. When I arrived at the entrance, a few local elderly people were already waiting. It felt like I was catching a glimpse of their daily ritual, starting their day with a soak in the onsen. ⸻ 3. Immersing in the Warm Onsen Water As I stepped into the bath and dipped my feet into the water, the contrast between the chilly morning air and the warmth of the onsen was instantly relaxing. The gentle ripples of the water echoed softly against the tiles, and the faint morning light streamed through the windows. Since it was still early, there were very few people, allowing me to enjoy the space almost entirely to myself. ⸻ 4. The Charm of Early Morning After warming up, I stepped outside the onsen to find the first rays of sunlight shining over the roof of the main building. The sight of steam rising from the structure combined with the spreading morning light was truly picturesque. It felt as if Dogo Onsen was welcoming the start of a new day.