Botchan Karakuri Clock

The Botchan Karakuri Clock in Matsuyama City is a tourist spot where characters from Soseki Natsume's masterpiece "Botchan" come to life. Every hour, characters appear from the clock tower and greet visitors with cheerful music. Next to it, you can also relax your travel fatigue in a foot bath that springs from a hot spring source. This deep feature is the charm of the Botchan Karakuri Clock! Don't miss the appearance modeled after the Shinkan of Dogo Onsen Honkan.

The Botchan Karakuri Clock in Matsuyama City is characterized by its beautiful appearance modeled after the Shinkakaku of Dogo Onsen Honkan. The characters that jump out from the novel "Botchan" by Soseki Natsume, accompanied by music, are truly worth seeing! There is also a footbath on site, which will soothe travelers. Furthermore, this spot shows a different expression during the nighttime illumination, and its deep and alluring charm captivates those who visit.

The Botchan Karakuri Clock also has footbaths with natural hot spring water. The footbaths use the same hot water kettle that was used in the Dogo Onsen main building and are said to be effective for nerve pain and rheumatism. This spot, where you can relax with the clockwork clock, is a must-see for Matsuyama City tourism! Don't miss the sight of the characters from Soseki Natsume's novel "Botchan" coming to life and dancing around.

The Botchan Karakuri Clock in Matsuyama City is a cute automaton clock that families can enjoy, featuring characters that jump out from the masterpiece "Botchan" by Soseki Natsume. Every hour, characters appear from the clock tower and welcome visitors with music. Next to the clock, you can also soothe your travel fatigue in the foot bath with natural hot spring water from Dogo Onsen. Don't miss the beauty modeled after the Shunpanro Pavilion!