Matsuyama

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Matsuyama which includes street scenes, a city and night scenes
Matsuyama showing street scenes, road cycling and a city
Matsuyama which includes night scenes, street scenes and signage
Matsuyama which includes a city, night scenes and street scenes
Matsuyama featuring a city, a sunset and a pond

Where to stay in Matsuyama

Dogo Hot Spring

Dogo Hot Spring

4.5/5(11 area reviews)

Famed for its historic public bathhouse built in 1894, this hot spring resort town offers a relaxing atmosphere with guests strolling in yukata robes. Easily accessible by tram, explore sights like Yushinden and Gyokuza no Ma.

Dogo Hot Spring
Matsuyama Castle Ropeway

Okaido

4.5/5(5 area reviews)

While Okaido isn't home to many top sights, Saka no Ue no Kumo Museum and Matsuyama Castle Ropeway are some notable places to visit nearby.

Okaido
Ehime which includes marine life

Ichibancho

If you're spending some time in Ichibancho, Saka no Ue no Kumo Museum and Akiyama Brothers Birthplace are top sights worth seeing.

Ichibancho
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Sanbancho

You'll appreciate the historic sites during your time in Sanbancho and you might want to plan a stop by Saka no Ue no Kumo Museum and Matsuyama Castle Ropeway while you're in the area.

Sanbancho
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Miyatamachi

Though Miyatamachi might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Matsuyama Central Park and Matsuyama Castle.

Miyatamachi
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Dogomachi

While you're in Dogomachi, take in top sights like Dogo Park and jump on the metro at Dogo Onsen Tram Stop to see more of the city.

Dogomachi
Daiwa Roynet Hotel Matsuyama

Daiwa Roynet Hotel Matsuyama

3.5 out of 5
Ichibanchou 2-6-5 Matsuyama Ehime
The price is SAR 191 per night from Jan 5 to Jan 6
SAR 191
SAR 210 total
5 Jan - 6 January 2026
Stay at this hotel in Matsuyama. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
Very good

Reviewed on 16 December 2025

Daiwa Roynet Hotel Matsuyama
REF Matsuyama City Station by Vessel Hotels

REF Matsuyama City Station by Vessel Hotels

3.5 out of 5
5-2-2 Minatomachi Matsuyama Ehime Prefecture
The price is SAR 322 per night from Jan 4 to Jan 5
SAR 322
SAR 356 total
4 Jan - 5 January 2026
Stay at this hotel in Matsuyama. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a steam room. Popular attractions Dogo Onsen and Ferris Wheel Kururin are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (274 reviews)
The pillowcase had a lingering odor.

Reviewed on 8 December 2025

REF Matsuyama City Station by Vessel Hotels
Hotel MyStays Matsuyama

Hotel MyStays Matsuyama

4 out of 5
1-10-10 Otemachi Matsuyama Ehime-ken
The price is SAR 117 per night from Jan 19 to Jan 20
SAR 117
SAR 128 total
19 Jan - 20 January 2026
Stay at this hotel in Matsuyama. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
Wonderful place! The staff is great and the room was the perfect size with wonderful amenities! There are plenty of food options around and it’s about a 5 minute walk from the tram station! Each room also has its own AC where some hotels in Japan only have central AC it was nice to have personal ...

Reviewed on 30 November 2025

Hotel MyStays Matsuyama
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DOUGO-YADO Guest House

DOUGO-YADO Guest House

3 out of 5
2-7-19 Iwasaki Matsuyama Ehime
Stay at this vacation home in Matsuyama. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Dogo Onsen and Yuzuki-jo Museum are ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (9 reviews)
Excellent
Excellent apartment with everything we need. Prefect for a group of friends.

Reviewed on 6 September 2018

DOUGO-YADO Guest House
Enyu No Yado Dogo

Enyu No Yado Dogo

4 out of 5
7-30 Matsuyama Ehime
Stay at this vacation home in Matsuyama. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and climate control. Popular attractions Dogo Onsen and Minakuchi Shuzo Brewery ...
Enyu No Yado Dogo
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Matsuyama Ehime
Stay at this vacation home in Matsuyama. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Dogo Onsen and Seki Art Gallery are located ...
道後温泉から極近く、きれいにして頂いたおうちで過ごすことが出来ました。 食器やカトラリーもきれいに揃っていて、とても過ごしやすかったです。ありがとうございました。

Reviewed on 27 August 2023

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Popular places to visit

Dogo Onsen showing heritage elements and a city

Dogo Onsen

4.5/5(11 reviews)

You can take time to visit Dogo Onsen during your travels to Matsuyama. Experience the area's museums and art scene.

Dogo Onsen
Matsuyama Castle

Matsuyama Castle

4.5/5(11 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Matsuyama when you take a trip to Matsuyama Castle. Discover the area's museums and temples.

Matsuyama Castle
Shiki Memorial Museum

Shiki Memorial Museum

3.5/5(2 reviews)

You can study the exhibits at Shiki Memorial Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Matsuyama. Make time to visit the temples and monuments while you're in the area.

Shiki Memorial Museum
Matsuyama Castle Ropeway

Matsuyama Castle Ropeway

5/5(1 review)

You can find out about the history of Matsuyama with a trip to Matsuyama Castle Ropeway. Make time to visit the temples and monuments while you're in the area.

Matsuyama Castle Ropeway
Dogo Park featuring a bridge, a pond and a park

Dogo Park

4/5(5 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Dogo Park, a lovely green space in Matsuyama. Discover the area's museums and temples.

Dogo Park
Saka no Ue no Kumo Museum

Saka no Ue no Kumo Museum

4/5(4 reviews)

You can browse the exhibits at Saka no Ue no Kumo Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Matsuyama. Discover the area's museums and temples.

Saka no Ue no Kumo Museum

Reviews of Matsuyama

4.5
Top Destination
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4/5 - Good

Eddie

Matsuyama Castle was an outstanding site to visit. Great views back to Matsuyama and the Seto Sea in general. Good exhibits inside—history of the castle, samurai aspect of that history in particular.

5/5 - Excellent

MCD

A lovely city with a college town vibe.

4/5 - Good

ANI

If you wanna dee ypical view of Japan. Matsuyama is a good choice. People friendly, easy to find drinking place.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

I enjoyed walking to Dogo Park and sitting there