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Introducing Dōgashima
For help booking accommodation and info on onward transport, stop by the information office (52-1268; 8.30am-5pm Mon-Sat) in front of the bus stop and above the tourist jetty. Staff will also rent you a bicycle for free.
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The main attraction at Dōgashima is the dramatic rock formations that line the seashore. The park just across the street from the bus stop has some of the best views. It’s also possible to take a return boat trip (¥1880/920 50/20 minutes) from the nearby jetty to visit the town’s famous shoreline cave. The cave has a natural window in the roof that allows light to pour in. You can look down into the cave from paths in the aforementioned park.
About 700m south of the bus stop, you’ll find the stunning Sawada-kōen Rotemburo onsen (admission ¥500; 7am-7pm Wed-Mon Sep-Jul, 6am-8pm Wed-Mon Aug) perched high on a cliff overlooking the Pacific. Go early in the day if possible; around sunset it’s standing room only. Males and females bathe separately.
Last updated: Mar 2, 2009
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