10 Things to do in Matsuyama That You Shouldn't Miss

December 11, 2021 Viva Honore

Discover the best top things to do in Matsuyama, Japan including Matsuyama Castle, Bansuiso, Hojo Kashima, Bocchan Wind up Clock, Dogo Park (Ruins of Yuzuki Castle), Bocchan Train, Okaido Shopping Street, Iyo Railway - Train, Saka no Ue no Kumo Museum, Iyonada Monogatari.
Restaurants in Matsuyama

1. Matsuyama Castle

Marunouchi, Matsuyama Ehime Prefecture +81 89-921-4873 http://www.matsuyamajo.jp/
Excellent
49%
Good
42%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
0%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 2,011 reviews

Matsuyama Castle

Reviewed By BendigoVic - Victoria, Australia

We throughly enjoyed our time spent at Matsuyama Castle, its a long climb but certainly well worth it when you get there and the views are spectacular. The castle remains in its original state which is astonishing given it was built in the 1600s, Just getting there on the chair lift or the cable car is an adventure in itself if you have young children. Its a must visit if you are in the area.

2. Bansuiso

3-3-7 Ichibancho, Matsuyama 790-0001 Ehime Prefecture +81 89-921-3711 http://www.bansuisou.org
Excellent
29%
Good
46%
Satisfactory
23%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 262 reviews

Bansuiso

3. Hojo Kashima

Hojotsuji, Matsuyama 799-2430 Ehime Prefecture +81 89-948-6555 http://www.city.matsuyama.ehime.jp/smph/kanko/kankoguide/shitestukoen/kashima/kashima.html
Excellent
30%
Good
57%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
4%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 56 reviews

Hojo Kashima

4. Bocchan Wind up Clock

Dogoyunomachi, Matsuyama 790-0842 Ehime Prefecture +81 89-948-6555 http://dougoonsen.sakura.ne.jp/sansaku/tokei.html
Excellent
18%
Good
51%
Satisfactory
30%
Poor
1%
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Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 691 reviews

Bocchan Wind up Clock

Reviewed By myonlywan2012 - Singapore, Singapore

Just located opposite the Dogo Onsen Station is the Botchan clock tower. It performed every half an hour and last about 2 minutes. There will always be a crowd waiting for the performance to start. It's worth the wait. The story is based on novel written by Natsume Sōseki in 1906 and the life of young master called Botchan. It is quite amazing to see characters coming alive from the clock. It was so entertaining that we watched it twice. Do enjoy the foot bath which is just beside the clock.

5. Dogo Park (Ruins of Yuzuki Castle)

Dogokoen, Matsuyama 790-0857 Ehime Prefecture +81 89-941-1480 http://www.dogokouen.jp
Excellent
18%
Good
47%
Satisfactory
35%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 265 reviews

Dogo Park (Ruins of Yuzuki Castle)

6. Bocchan Train

Matsuyama 790-0012 Ehime Prefecture +81 89-948-3323 http://www.iyotetsu.co.jp/botchan/
Excellent
30%
Good
48%
Satisfactory
21%
Poor
1%
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Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 795 reviews

Bocchan Train

Reviewed By PeterthePauper - Ulsan, South Korea

Using Matsuyama as a base for a 5-day visit to Shikoku, I set aside my final day for "seeing the sights" of Matsuyama. Armed with a 1-day tram ticket, I worked my from Matsuyama City Station across the city to Dogo Onsen Station, taking in the likes of Ropeway Street and Matsuyama Castle on the way. The original Iyo Railway (Iyotetsu) was established in 1888 as the 1st railway in Shikoku and only the 3rd private railway in the whole of Japan. The original steam trains (immortalised in Natsume Soseki's 1906 novel - 'Botchan'), were decommissioned after the Iyotetsu introduced electric cars in the 1930's. With Soseki's growing status (as the greatest writer in modern Japanese history), the Botchan Train' was reborn in 2001, with diesel replicas of the original steam locomotives, which to any purist railway buff (like me!) this should be a cardinal sin. After a day of frequently catching glimpses of this anomaly clanking its' way through the streets of Matsuyama ..... turning heads, smiles and waves ..... I just had to give it a go! Getting to Dogo Onsen just before the last Botchan train departure in late afternoon, I climbed aboard with no idea where the train was headed. The two 4-wheeled cars are equipped with fairly basic accommodation; hard wooden benches down either side of the car. Although the two cars probably hold a total of about 36 passengers, I was the only passengers on this last train and was somewhat surprised to find its' final destination was actually Komachi Station. Not to worry ..... just hop on a tram to my next destination (Diamond Cross). It may be a "diesel in disguise" ..... but what a delight!

7. Okaido Shopping Street

Okaido, Matsuyama 790-0004 Ehime Prefecture http://www.okaido.jp/
Excellent
17%
Good
45%
Satisfactory
36%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 366 reviews

Okaido Shopping Street

Reviewed By LevTeo - Singapore, Singapore

Nice walking street with plenty of cafes n restaurants. U can actually reach Takashima at Matsuyama city station by walking all the way straight n then turning right n all the way straight to reach

8. Iyo Railway - Train

Matsuyama 790-8587 Ehime Prefecture +81 89-948-3329 http://www.iyotetsu.co.jp/information/#information_rail
Excellent
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Terrible
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4.0 based on 325 reviews

Iyo Railway - Train

9. Saka no Ue no Kumo Museum

1-3-20, Matsuyama 791-0000 Ehime Prefecture +81 89-915-2600 [email protected] http://www.sakanouenokumomuseum.jp/
Excellent
19%
Good
42%
Satisfactory
31%
Poor
5%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 345 reviews

Saka no Ue no Kumo Museum

10. Iyonada Monogatari

Excellent
70%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
0%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 40 reviews

Iyonada Monogatari

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