Okaido大街道
Two covered shopping streets joined in an L shape in the center of Matsuyama, with restaurants serving local dishes such as tai-meshi.
- Shopping & strolling
- Food & markets
- Night views
- about 60 min
- Free
- Fine on a rainy day
Tram · About 15 min from Matsuyama ・ Tram to Okaido
Matsuyama and Dogo Onsen guide
Matsuyama Castle, with its original keep on a hilltop, and Dogo Onsen with its historic bathhouse, linked by tram. A city of haiku and the setting of the novel "Botchan".
Things to see 10 classics
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- 1
Dogo Onsen Honkan
The symbol of Dogo, one of Japan's oldest hot springs. A wooden bathhouse built in the 1890s where you can still bathe today.
- Hot springs
- History & buildings
about 60 minPaid entryFine on a rainy day
Tram · About 30 min from Matsuyama ・ Tram to Dogo Onsen, then about 5 minutes on foot ・ 1.9km from here
- 2
Matsuyama Castle
A castle on a hill in the middle of the city, with a keep surviving from the Edo period. It looks out over the city and the Inland Sea.
- History & buildings
- Views
about 1.5 hrPartly paidFine on a rainy dayPartly step-free
Ropeway · About 40 min from Matsuyama ・ Tram to Okaido, walk to the base station, then the ropeway or chairlift ・ 600m from here
- 3
Dogo Haikara-dori arcade and the Botchan Karakuri Clock
A covered shopping street running from the mechanical clock and foot bath by the station to the Honkan. Good for souvenirs and snacks.
- Shopping & strolling
- Food & markets
about 30 minFreeFine on a rainy day
Tram · About 27 min from Matsuyama ・ Tram to Dogo Onsen ・ 1.8km from here
- 4
Dogo Onsen Annex Asuka-no-Yu
A newer bathhouse styled after the architecture of the Asuka period and decorated with Ehime's traditional crafts. It has an open-air bath.
- Hot springs
- Museums
about 1.5 hrPaid entryFine on a rainy day
Tram · About 30 min from Matsuyama ・ Tram to Dogo Onsen, then about 3 minutes on foot ・ 1.8km from here
- 5
Ishiteji Temple
Temple 51 on the Shikoku pilgrimage. It has a National Treasure gate and a three-story pagoda, and you will see pilgrims in white.
- Temples, shrines & churches
- History & buildings
about 45 minFree
Tram · About 50 min from Matsuyama ・ Tram to Dogo Onsen, then about 15 minutes on foot ・ 2.6km from here
- 6
Bansuiso Villa and Saka no Ue no Kumo Museum
A French-style villa from the 1920s at the foot of the castle hill. In front of it stands a museum designed by Tadao Ando.
- History & buildings
- Museums
about 60 minPaid entryFine on a rainy day
Tram · About 20 min from Matsuyama ・ Tram to Okaido, then about 5 minutes on foot ・ 200m from here
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- Elevators available (the route may be longer)
- Typical transfer time: about 4 min
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- Go hereBansuiso Villa and Saka no Ue no Kumo MuseumAbout 3 min on foot
A French-style villa from the 1920s at the foot of the castle hill. In front of it stands a museum designed by Tadao Ando.
- Go hereMatsuyama CastleAbout 10 min on foot
A castle on a hill in the middle of the city, with a keep surviving from the Edo period. It looks out over the city and the Inland Sea.
- Go hereMatsuyama Castle Ninomaru Historical GardenAbout 9 min on foot
A garden on the site of the lord's residence. Flowing water and plantings trace the layout of the old rooms.
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