Dōgo Onsen Dōgo Onsen Dōgo Onsen is one of the oldest onsen hot springs in Japan, with a history stretching back over 1000 years. The springs are mentioned in the Man'yōshū (written c. 759) and, according to legend, Prince Shōtoku (574–622) used to partake of the waters. Dōgo Onsen was the favorite retreat of writer Natsume Sōseki (1867–1916) when he was working near Matsuyama as a teacher in what was at the time rural Shikoku. In Soseki's loosely autobiographical novel "Botchan", the eponymous main character is a frequent visitor to the springs, the only place he likes in the area. Dogo Onsen
Guguan (hot spring) Guguan (hot spring) Guguan () is a hot spring located in Heping District, Taichung City, Taiwan. It is accessible from Provincial Highway 8. It was previously named "Meiji Onsen". During the period of Japanese rule, Guguan's hot spring was discovered by local aborigines. In 1927, the Japanese built a public bath. In September 11–12, 1937, Kinji Yamada found lots of ancient stone artifacts around the area. During the 1950s, Liu Jih-Wann also found lots of stone artifacts, which in that area created the Guguan Archaeological Site. After the Nationalists came to Taiwan, they planned a route across the island, passing