Matsuyama travel guides

Discover the 12 best things to do in Matsuyama, Japan, from Dogo Onsen and Matsuyama Castle to a historic pilgrimage temple, with 2026 hours and prices.

Plan your Matsuyama Castle visit with ropeway access, ticket price ranges, the Ninomaru Garden, and 2026 hours worth confirming before you go.

Discover Matsuyama food in 2026: jakoten, taimeshi, mikan citrus, and Botchan dango, plus where and when to eat in Ōkaidō, Gintengai, and Dōgo.

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.

Compare where to stay in Matsuyama for 2026: Dogo Onsen ryokan, central Okaido hotels, and JR Station, with prices, tram times, and booking tips.

Plan your visit to Bansui-sō with our guide to Earl Hisamatsu's French villa. Includes hours, fees, photography tips, and nearby Matsuyama highlights.

Plan your visit to Dōgo Onsen Honkan with our 2024 guide. Includes updated fees, reservation tips, and the best nearby sights in Matsuyama.

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.

Plan your visit to Isaniwa Shrine with our guide to its 135 steps, rare Hachiman-zukuri architecture, and practical tips for parking and timing.

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.

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.