Dogo Queue: Botchan Dango – The Three-Color Mochi from Soseki's Novel

Soseki's beloved three-color dango — Dogo Onsen's most photogenic street snack

Botchan Dango — three-colored mochi skewers (white, matcha, and red bean) inspired by Natsume Soseki's classic novel 'Botchan' — is the quintessential snack of Dogo Onsen. Their colorful appearance is photogenic and increasingly viral on social media. Buying them in front of Dogo Onsen Honkan and strolling through the hot spring town is one of Dogo's highlights. International visitors love the combination of literary heritage and delicious local food. Found around Dogo Yunomachi, Matsuyama City, Ehime.