Yu Jinja

Yu Jinja is enshrined in Dogo Yunomachi, Matsuyama, and holds a deep connection to Dogo Hot Spring. Since ancient times, it has been revered as the guardian deity of the hot spring, drawing the faith of those who pray for bathing safety and health recovery. Positioned near Dogo Onsen Honkan, it has walked alongside the history of the hot spring district. There is a tradition that visitors coming for hot spring treatments would offer their first prayers here, wishing for safe passage. As a sacred place where people give thanks for the blessings of hot springs and pray for the health of body and mind, it continues to be beloved by many.