Matsuyama Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Apr)

Matsuyama Castle is a vast Hirayama Castle with a Honmaru at an altitude of 132 m at an altitude of 132 m in the center of Matsuyama City, and a large Hirayama Castle with a Ninomaru (Ninomaru Historic Site Garden) and Sannomaru (Horinouchi). a very uniquely and very stunning castle in Japan, if you have a chance to visit Matsuyama City, this Castle is a must in your list. Accessed by chairlift, cable car or foot, this restored 17th-century castle is surrounded by a park. A Chairlift is an incredible thing to try but if your fear and feel uncomfortable you can take gondola instead., Address: Japan, 〒790-0004 Ehime, Matsuyama, Okaido, 3 Chome, 東雲口駅

Matsuyama Castle is located in Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture, Shikoku. It is also known as Golden Turtle City and Shengshan City and is one of the three largest Pingshan cities in Japan. Japan's most classic love story - Tokyo Love story takes place in Ehime Prefecture. Bringing us a romantic pink landscape without expectation. If there is a breeze blowing at this time, you can watch a dreamy cherry blossom rain~ Finally understand that in the Japanese girl anime, those beautiful and fascinating scenes are not created out of thin air, here is indeed There is such a landscape. Songshan City On the Shengshan Mountain in the center of Songshan City, you can take the cable car and the lift. Once you reach it, you can take in the sights of the entire city of Matsuyama. Timetable for cable cars and chair lifts: time

Awesome Matsuyama castle

A stunning place in Matsuyama- the castle on the hill. A great spot to visit, relax and admire the panorama of the town. It can be easily reached on foot as well as by the castle rope. Located in the centre of the town. The area provides some souvenir shops, snack bars and ice-cream stalls and toilets. Well maintained castle, definitely worth seeing. Also a fine place to see cherry blossom in spring and maples in autumn.

Matsuyama Castle

The Matsuyama Castle is impressive and well worth visiting. It is one of Japans original castles and probably one of my favorites. You can either walk here or take a lift up, I walked and man it was steep. Once at the top the castle complex is large. I paid to enter the main keep, which was well worth it. This castle actually has some items on display to see like armor and weapons. Once you arrive at the top of the keep you get phenomenal views of the city of Matsuyama. This castle was bigger then I expected, I really enjoyed it and highly recommend everyone to visit. I want to come here again in 2024. #2024wish

Dogo Onsen -one of the oldest onsen in Japan

I have been wanting to visit Dogo Onsen in Shikoku for years. It is one of the oldest in Japan. for all the Miyazaki fans , it is the building that appeared in the film- Spirited Away. We arrived in Dogo Onsen town in late morning and parked in the nearby parking lots. The covered shopping street was already quite vibrant and ready for the lunch hours. We followed the street to the end and came to the spot where I was supposed to see the beautiful onsen house. Instead, I saw a colorful hoarding covering all three sides of the building ! Only the lower part of the front facade and the entrance was not covered! As I finally learned, the building is under going renovation for 7 years. ( starting Jan 2019 ). Whether there was delay due to covid, I am not sure. So disappointingly, we can only see part of this building and read about the history of the Onsen in the little exhibition house across the street. Hopefully I will have the chance to go back when the work is completed. The good thing is that the Onsen is still opened for business during this time. Aside from the Onsen, there are also other fun things to do such as the foot bath at the park, and plenty of shops for shopping and enjoying udon which is famous in Shikoku. Hours- 6am-11 pm daily #Dogoonsen #Matsuyama #Onseninjapan

Thousands of Chihiro "Oil House" framing the road After the hot spring main building this Ehime County trip, has been a long time to see thousands and thousands of quests ~ but came to the local, there is still a sense of deja vu. The movie is impressive, and the scenes in reality are very special. The Dogo Onsen in Matsuyama City has a history of 3,000 years and is listed as the three ancient springs in Japan. The "Oil House" in the Spirited Away is based on the Doosan Onsen Main Building built in 1894. Lue Ge once appeared in the postcard of the travel frog~ watching the exterior of the building at night, and the colorful windows on the second and third floors are particularly attractive. This is from the design of Suichuan real flower, which is part of the local art activities. The public large bathroom on the first floor, to tell the truth, it didn't take long to quit, there are too many people - the Houhou Hot Spring seems to be very popular among Japanese elderly tourists. If you come here, you can go to the upper floor without bathing. The Japanese royal family's royal bathroom "new hall", special person to explain, the third floor rest area, there is the "between young masters" that Natsume Soseki once visited. If you want to bathe in the hot springs of Dow, it is recommended to go to the new building, the environment facilities are better.

Ehime Prefecture Dogo Onsen has a history of 3,000 years and is one of the three ancient springs in Japan, attending rheumatism.

Daohou Hot Spring is one of the three ancient springs in Japan and has a history of 3,000 years. During this period, it was the art exhibition of the Doosan Hot Springs Main Building and the Sasakawa Shira. She transplanted the magnificent and fascinating photography style to this ancient hot spring, and let the Dogo Onsen main building exude a new look. The spring water of the road after the hot spring can not only maintain beauty, but also treat neuralgia and muscle pain. In addition, the Dogo Onsen Main Building is an important cultural heritage of Japan's designated countries. When you come here, you can not only run the hot springs, but also experience the continuation of history. Local hot spring culture has been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people. On the hot spring street, men and women wearing yukata can be seen everywhere. Their faces are full of comfortable expressions. There is such an ancient spring. I think the local people will receive a lot of Fukuzawa! Daohou Hot Spring Main Building: Aiyama, Matsuyama-shi, Minato-ku, Yunomachi, 5-6, Housaka Onsen Exit, about 3 minutes walk

Botchan Karakuri Clock

Address: 6-7 Dogoyunomachi, Matsuyama, Ehime 790-0842, Japan. Getting there: The Botchan Karakuri Clock was erected in Hōjō-en, located in front of Dōgo Onsen Station. Highlights: The Botchan Karakuri Clock near the station plays music on the hour whilst figurines of characters from the famous novel "Botchan" come to life. The clock chimes every 30-60 minutes from 8am to 10pm. The best thing is that it operates everyday without rest! Hence you will never missed it during your trip here. 😬 Next to the clock there is a foot bath free for all to enjoy It can be used from 6am to 11pm at night. #bucketlistreboot #traveljapan #culturewalk

Relaxing bath at Asuka No Yu

Address: 19-22 Dogoyunomachi, Matsuyama, Ehime 790-0842, Japan. Getting there: Asuka no Yu is a three minute walk from the Dogo Onsen tram terminal. Highlights: Asuka no Yu is a public bath in Matsuyama's Dogo Onsen district. What I love about this place is that it offers an elegant experience with its baths on the first floor and tatami-covered relaxation rooms on the second floor. The exterior of Asuka no Yu is inspired by the ancient Asuka Period because Dogo Onsen was mentioned already in Japan's oldest historical records which date back to the Asuka Period. Inside, the gender-separated bathing areas offer stone baths as well as outdoor baths surrounded by hinoki wood panels. Opening hours: 6am to 11pm daily Admission fee: 610yen for baths #bucketlistreboot #traveljapan #culturewalk

Dogo Onsen Honkan

Address: 5-6 Dogoyunomachi, Matsuyama, Ehime 790-0842, Japan. Getting there: Dogo Onsen Honkan is a four minute walk from Dogo Onsen Station. Highlights: Dogo Onsen Honkan is the symbol and main attraction of Dogo Onsen. Its wooden interior is a maze of stairways, passages and rooms, usually bustling with activity by staff and guests. The Honkan offers two gender-separated, old-fashioned public baths made of stone. A special section of the Honkan, called Yushinden, was constructed and set aside for the Imperial Family's visit in 1899. Today, you can purchase the appropriate ticket and join a short guided tour of the Yushinden and view the facilities reserved for visiting emperors. Opening hours: 6am to 11pm daily Admission fee: 420yen #bucketlistreboot #traveljapan #culturewalk

Mikyan theme room, only one in the hotel! I am very lucky~ Because the oranges in Ehime Prefecture are very famous, the streets and alleys are all related to oranges, so we all call mikyan the orange bear, which is the runner-up of the 2015 mascot! The room is so cute, the orange bear ambushes me in the room! Dinner time is up! Today's dinner is the hotel's dinner! A big table~ I am moving! If you have enough to eat, you will have a room with orange bears and have a good rest~ Hotel Yachiyo: 6-34, Dogo-cho, Matsushima-cho, Matsuyama

New Dogo Onsen annex

I’ve visited the new Dogo Onsen Annex as the old one is undergoing renovation and I was not able to get the distribution. Exterior looks fabulous, bright and attractive. Interior wise the Onsen pool has two, each can fit maybe around 6 people. I thought it would be much bigger so slightly disappointed. But else I enjoyed the cultural trip for the Onsen dip. It was a good experience.

Close to the Dogo Onsen Honkan and Dogo Station is Dogo Park. Dogo Park is almost perfect. Not too big, you can walk around it, or over it, in fifteen minutes. The park has lots to see and do. The observation platform at the top offers a magnificent panoramic view of Matsuyama, the castle, and the Seto Inland Sea. There’s nothing that resembles a castle anymore, but there’s a well-made replica of a samurai compound, and a very good little museum. The park is close to many other attractions, but it’s well worth a visit in itself, if only to see the people of Matsuyama taking their leisure in a little local oasis. #givethanks #givethanks

Dogo Park

#thingstodo Absolutely gorgeous little park. Lots of birds, turtles and nice scenery to enjoy. We spent some wonderful hours here. Enjoyed watching a guy with a pigeon on a leash. Wildlife here seems to be quite the attraction, given the TV teams competing with us amateurs for inner city wildlife and nature shots. Comfortable environment, you can leisurely stroll for an afternoon.