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Matsuyama Castle Guide: What to Know in 2026
Plan your Matsuyama Castle visit with ropeway access, ticket price ranges, the Ninomaru Garden, and 2026 hours worth confirming before you go.
7/5/2026
Kai Nakamura
Matsuyama Food Guide: What to Eat in 2026
Discover Matsuyama food in 2026: jakoten, taimeshi, mikan citrus, and Botchan dango, plus where and when to eat in Ōkaidō, Gintengai, and Dōgo.
7/5/2026
Kai Nakamura
Matsuyama Itinerary: The Best 2-Day Plan for 2026
Follow our 2-day Matsuyama itinerary covering Matsuyama Castle, Dogo Onsen, and Ishite-ji temple, with tram tips, costs, and hours for your 2026 trip.
7/5/2026
Kai Nakamura
Where to Stay in Matsuyama: Best Areas for 2026
Compare where to stay in Matsuyama for 2026: Dogo Onsen ryokan, central Okaido hotels, and JR Station, with prices, tram times, and booking tips.
7/5/2026
Kai Nakamura
Bansui-sō Visitor Guide: 8 Essential Tips for Your Visit
Plan your visit to Bansui-sō with our guide to Earl Hisamatsu's French villa. Includes hours, fees, photography tips, and nearby Matsuyama highlights.
7/5/2026
Kenji Tanaka
Dōgo Onsen Honkan Visitor Guide: 10 Essential Tips & Sights
Plan your visit to Dōgo Onsen Honkan with our 2024 guide. Includes updated fees, reservation tips, and the best nearby sights in Matsuyama.
7/5/2026
Kenji Tanaka
Dogo Onsen Visitor Guide: 10 Essential Tips for Your Trip
Plan your visit to Japan's oldest hot spring with our Dogo Onsen visitor guide. Covers the 4 bathing courses, tattoo policies, vacant hours, and nearby sights.
7/5/2026
Kenji Tanaka
Isaniwa Shrine Visitor Guide: 8 Essential Tips for Your Visit
Plan your visit to Isaniwa Shrine with our guide to its 135 steps, rare Hachiman-zukuri architecture, and practical tips for parking and timing.
7/5/2026
Kenji Tanaka
Ishite-ji Visitor Guide: 8 Essential Tips for Your Visit
Discover Ishite-ji Temple (Temple 51) with our guide to the mystical Mantra Cave, the Emon Saburo legend, and easy access tips from Dogo Onsen.
7/5/2026
Kenji Tanaka
Matsuyama Castle Visitor Guide: Tickets, Access & Tips
Plan your visit to Matsuyama Castle with our guide to ropeway vs. chairlift options, ticket prices, quietest times to visit, and nearby Dogo Onsen tips.
7/5/2026
Kenji Tanaka
Matsuyama Attractions: 6 Best Things to Do (2026 Guide)
The complete 2026 guide to Matsuyama attractions — Dōgo Onsen, Matsuyama Castle, Ishite-ji and more — organized by area, budget and itinerary, with verified tickets and hours.
7/5/2026
Kenji Tanaka
Best Time to Visit Onomichi (2026 Season Guide)
Find the best time to visit Onomichi, from Senkoji Park cherry blossoms to Shimanami Kaido cycling weather and Setoda lemon season, before your 2026 trip.
7/4/2026
Kai Nakamura