Having historical records dating back over 3,000 years, Dogo Onsen (hot spring) is considered the oldest hot spring in Japan. Today, this famous landmark is symbolized by the Dogo Onsen Bathhouse, which has been used as an inspiration and backdrop in many well-known movies, books, and artwork. Between its initial construction in 1894 and 1935, the main Dogo Onsen Bathhouse underwent several renovations and mergers with neighboring buildings to give it its unique look.

This model is based on the colorings and look that the building wore from its last renovation in 1935 to the beginning of its current restoration which started in 2019. The main front entrance is exposed like that actual building and the ticket booth and getabako (shoe boxes for visitors to leave their shoes) are visible. The roof of the most prominent building is removable to show one of the bathhouse's renowned tatami-floored tea rooms.