Travel Matsuyama Itinerary:3 days Must-do list in Matsuyama

Day 1 | Morning

Matsuyama Castle

Opening Hours: Open from 1/1-1/31,9:00am-4:30pm;Open from 2/1-7/31,9:00am-5:00pm;Open from 8/1-8/31,9:00am-5:30pm;Open from 9/1-11/30,9:00am-5:00pm;Open from 12/1-12/31,9:00am-4:30pm

Ticket Price: 520 JPY

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: 1 Marunouchi, Matsuyama, Ehime 790-0008, Japan

Matsuyama Castle stands on Katsuyama, 132 meters above sea level, in the Matsuyama City area. It is one of the 12 existing castle towers built before the Edo period in Japan.

Reviews from Real Guests:

うみ: The people in Songshan City, whether tourists or locals, are very leisurely, and we also follow the rhythm of walking slowly. Take a single-person hanging chair on the mountain cable station opposite the main street, there are several cherry trees on both sides, slowly up the mountain, good freehand. There are many sizes of Songshan City, and it takes about an hour to walk around and see the city's overall picture. If the cherry blossom season comes in spring, it must make the whole scenery more sublimate. After a week walk around Songshan City, walk down the mountain and eat the famous めし cuisine in Marushui not far from the mountain.

須田一: If you say Ehime, I think Matsuyama Jo castle will be the first to think of it, and it is the best place to ride the ropeway. I went in autumn, but it was just cool and suitable for sightseeing.

Day 1 | Afternoon

After finishing the tour at Matsuyama Castle, you can head to Dogo Onsen Main Building, the most worth visiting place around the corner.

Dogo Onsen Main Building

Opening Hours: Open from 6:00am-11:00pm

Ticket Price: 420 JPY

Location: 5-6 Dogoyunomachi, Matsuyama 790-0842, Ehime Prefecture

One of the three oldest hot springs in Japan, with a history of 3,000 years, the prototype of the oil house in Hayao Miyazaki's "Spirited Away".

Reviews from Real Guests:

atomus: The main building, which has a history of 3,000 thousand years, I would like to make sense only by hot springs. If you want a hot spring more comfortable, I recommend an annex.

atomus: Hot spring water is so good. Highly recommend hot springs where there are long traces and traditions.

Day 1 | Evening

After visiting the glorious Dogo Onsen Main Building, Umenoya nearby is the best place to stay.

Umenoya

Umenoya is set in Matsuyama, 2.1 km from Matsuyama castle and 11 km from Masaki Harbor. Free private parking is available on site. Each room at this ryokan is air conditioned and has a flat-screen TV. Some rooms include a seating area to relax in after a busy day. Extras include slippers and free toiletries. You will find a shared lounge at the property. The nearest airport is Matsuyama Airport, 8 km from Umenoya.

Day 2 | Morning

Bansuisou

Opening Hours: Open on Tue-Sun,9:00am-6:00pm

Ticket Price: 300 JPY

Location: 3 Chome-3-7 Ichibancho, Matsuyama, Ehime 790-0001

It is a French-style mansion. The French-Western-style architecture is breathtaking and worth visiting.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Gift: The stairs are decorated with teak wood and are very luxurious. The fireplace was a gas stove, which was unusual at that time. There is also a self-image and a crystal chandelier of the emperor Showa's childhood!

atomus: I happened to hear it when I walked in the morning, but the old western building has a pretty garden and a small coffee shop and it's a home that the old private lived ... good

Day 2 | Afternoon

Now we come to another great highlight in the city: Baishinji Station.

Baishinji Station

Opening Hours: Open from 7:30am-8:00pm

Recommended Length of Stay: 1.0-2.0 Hours

Location: Baishinjimachi, Matsuyama, Ehime 791-8082, Japan

Meijin Temple is a local station close to the sea, and you can enjoy the beautiful view of the sea from the platform. This is also the filming location for the ending of the movie "Tokyo Love Story".

Reviews from Real Guests:

atomus: Matsuyama was good to feel childhood memories because there was a street train. There were many stations in the long-term city where the past and present coexist

Day 2 | Evening

For convenient access to more popular attractions, Kominka Mitsuhama Ryokan is the best places.

Kominka Mitsuhama Ryokan

This ryokan offers luggage storage space. Rooms are equipped with a terrace. Matsuyama is 5 km from Mitsuhama Ryokan, while Kure is 43 km away.

Day 3 | Morning

Okaido Shopping Street

Recommended Length of Stay: 2.0-3.0 Hours

Location: Okaido, Matsuyama 790-0004, Ehime Prefecture

This is a busier shopping district with many national chain stores, and there are arcades here, so you can shop with peace of mind even on rainy days.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Trip.com User: Cheap price, just the time, the baggage kgs are very suitable for my needs

Day 3 | Afternoon

Having the chance to enjoy the charming Okaido Shopping Street, Saka no Ue no Kumo Museum next to it is another great place that you will never want to miss!

Saka no Ue no Kumo Museum

Opening Hours: Open on Mon-Fri,Sun,9:00am-6:00pm

Location: Japan, 3-20 Ichibancho, Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture 790-0001

The SakanoUenoKumoMuseum is designed by the well-known architect Tadao Ando, integrating the historical culture and natural environment around Matsuyama Castle into the architectural design, expressing the cloud of the Sakagami in his mind.

Reviews from Real Guests:

atomus: The way up the old building is also beautiful You can feel the leisure of a cup of tea

* All reviews in the blog are machine-translated.