Matsuyama City

Matsuyama City is rich in hot springs, including Dogo Onsen, said to be the oldest hot spring in Japan, and other cultural attractions. It is home to Matsuyama Castle, which has a Tenshu (the highest tower within a Japanese castle) that dates back to the Edo period and is one of the few remaining in Japan; the culture of the castle town still thrives. You can find sites on the Shikoku Henro (a multi-site pilgrimage route).The hospitality of greeting travelers with a warm welcome is alive and well.

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Famous Spots in Matsuyama City

  • Matsuyama Castle

    A mountain castle located in the city center that was built before the Edo period.The main castle tower offers a panoramic view of the city.21 buildings have been designated as national Important Cultural Properties.

  • Dogo Onsen

    This famous hot spring is said to be the oldest in Japan, boasting a history of approximately 3,000 years. It is home to the "Yushinden," the only bathhouse in Japan reserved exclusively for the Imperial family, which has been visited by members of the Imperial family for generations.

  • Shimanami Kaido Cycling

    A major cycling course in Japan that is renowned worldwide. The ever-changing tides and the beauty of the numerous islands are a magnificent sight. Interacting with the people who live on the islands is a unique experience.

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Experience in Matsuyama City

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KKday Marketplace Matsuyama | Special photo...
3h
157,000yen
[Ehime / Matsuyama Dogo] Take a...
~1h
3,300yen
[Ehime / Matsuyama Dogo] Take a...
~1h
1,700yen
[Matsuyama/Dogo] Enjoy the sea in the...
5~6h
25,000yen
[Ehime, Matsuyama/Uwajima] Experience boat fishing in...
6h~
13,200yen

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Access

By Air:
(Tokyo)
Haneda Airport ~ Matsuyama Airport : Approx. 1hr 30min.
(Osaka)
Itami Airport ~ Matsuyama Airport: : Approx. 50 min.

By Train:
Shin-Osaka Station ~ Okayama Station : Approx. 50 min.
Okayama Station ~ Matsuyama Station : Approx. 2hr 50 min.

By Ship:
Hiroshima Port ~ Matsuyama Port: Approx. 1hr 10min.