Hojoen / Karakuri Clock

Located right in front of Dogo Onsen Station, the footbath, which comes out of a hot water pot used in the Dogo Onsen Honkan, is open to everyone, so not only tourists but also locals come to enjoy the comfort and healing power of the footbath. The dolls that emerge from the Karakuri Clock next to Hojoen are inspired by characters from Soseki Natsume's novel “Botchan,” and move every hour from 8:00 to 22:00. It might be a good idea to enjoy a footbath according to the time when the Karakuri clock starts moving.