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Matsuyama Castle
Matsuyama Castle, also known asKinki CastleandKatsuyama Castle. To distinguish it from otherBitchu Matsuyama Castlein Japan, it is also calledBitchu Matsuyama Castle. Located in Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture, Japan, it is a historic mountain castle built between 1602 and 1628. The castle sits on the top of Katsuyama Bridge, at an altitude of approx. 132 m, offering an ideal view overlooking downtown Matsuyama and theSeto Inland Sea. Visitors can choose to reach the castle by cable car or by walking along the mountain trail; the scenery along the way is beautiful, and is even more charming when the cherry blossoms are in full bloom in spring. It is famous for its well-preserved architecture and rich history and culture. The castle houses a museum displaying exhibits related to the castle's history and the Sengoku period of Japan. The main keep is a must-visit for tourists, featuring traditional architectural styles and exquisite woodwork inside.Matsuyama · 713m from downtown
Dogo Onsen Honkan
Dogo Onsen Honkan is located in Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture, Japan. It is a public hot spring bath with a history of 100 years. It attracts tourists with its unique Meiji-era architectural style and rich cultural heritage. It is recommended to arrive in the morning to avoid the peak flow of people and enjoy a peaceful bathing experience. The museum offers a variety of bathing pools with moderate water temperature and rich minerals. The bell tower at the entrance is a landmark building. It is recommended to take photos as a souvenir. The museum provides Japanese yukata rental services to experience traditional Japanese bathing culture. After bathing, you can also enjoy local citrus juice in the rest area. When playing, please note that taking photos is prohibited in the museum, and keep quiet to respect other tourists. It is recommended to bring your own towels and toiletries. Although the museum provides rentals, it is more convenient to bring your own. There are many traditional shops and restaurants near the hot springs. It is recommended to try the local sea bream rice and citrus desserts. When leaving, you may wish to take a walk in the nearby Dogo Park to experience the natural scenery of Matsuyama.Matsuyama · 2.4 km from downtown
Dogo Onsen
Dogo Onsen, located in Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture, Japan, is one of the oldest hot springs in Japan, with a history of over 3,000 years. The heart of the hot spring is the Dogo Onsen Main Building. This traditional Japanese building attracts visitors with its unique wooden structure and rustic atmosphere. The hot spring water is clear, rich in minerals, and beneficial to the skin, often considered to have healing properties. Visitors can experience traditional Japanese bathing culture at the Main Building and enjoy a relaxing time. In addition to soaking in the hot springs, there are many attractions worth exploring around Dogo Onsen. The nearby shopping street offers a variety of local specialties and delicacies, making it a great place to experience Matsuyama culture. In addition, historical sites such as Matsuyama Castle and Ishite Temple are not far away, making it suitable for a day trip. For transportation, Dogo Onsen is about a 30-minute drive from Matsuyama Airport, and there is a direct tram from the city, making it very convenient. Whether you want to experience a traditional Japanese hot spring or explore the history and culture of Matsuyama, Dogo Onsen is an ideal destination.Matsuyama · 2.4 km from downtown
Dōgo Onsen Annex Asuka-no-Yu
Dōgo Onsen Annex Asuka-no-Yu is located in the Dogo Onsen area of Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture, Japan. Opened in 2017, it is one of the key hot spring facilities in the Dogo Onsen area. The annex draws design inspiration from the architecture and art of Japan's Asuka period, blending traditional hot spring culture with modern facilities. It aims to provide visitors with a more comfortable and diverse bathing experience. With its unique architectural style and rich historical and cultural atmosphere, it has become an important attraction in Matsuyama City. The building's exterior features vermilion pillars, a wooden roof, and a design style reminiscent of Asuka-period palaces, while the interior decor incorporates traditional crafts and local cultural elements from Ehime Prefecture. The facility includes separate indoor baths for men and women, open-air baths, and relaxation spaces. It uses the same natural hot spring water as Dogo Onsen, which is gentle and rich in minerals. It is said to have the effect of soothing fatigue and relaxing the body and mind. The facility also features special bathrooms and lounges with an extra charge, where visitors can experience unique services that blend traditional tea culture, arts and crafts, and hot spring culture, further immersing themselves in the historical heritage of Dogo Onsen.Matsuyama · 2.3 km from downtown
Tobe Zoological Park
Tobe · 8.7 km from Matsuyama
Shiroyama Park Honmaru Square
Matsuyama · 607m from downtown
Ishite Temple
Matsuyama · 3 km from downtown
Saka no Ue no Kumo Museum
The SakanoUenoKumoMuseum is designed by the well-known architect Tadao Ando, integrating the historical culture and natural environment around Matsuyama Castle into the architectural design, expressing the cloud of the Sakagami in his mind.Matsuyama · 418m from downtown
Iyonotojiba Kisukenoyu
Kiyosuke no Yu, a nostalgic hot spring healing facility in Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture, Japan, draws its waters from the Dogo Onsen area. It features unique baths like the alkaline "Tsubaki no Yu" with a pH above 9 and western Japan's largest carbonated spring "Tansan no Yu." Other highlights include the milky "Hakudaku Utatane no Yu" for half-body relaxation and the private "Shigaraki Tsubo no Yu" using Satsuma-yaki pottery. Beyond diverse bathing experiences, the facility offers modern amenities like a cutting-edge Fujin sauna, Jacuzzi, and walking baths to accommodate different visitor needs. The mineral-rich waters contain weakly radioactive sodium-chloride and alkaline simple weak radioactive springs, known for skin beautification, physical strengthening, and neuralgia relief benefits.Matsuyama · 1.2 km from downtown
Isaniwa Shrine
Isaniwa Shrine is located in Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture, and is also known as "Yuzuki Hachiman" and "Dogo Hachiman." The shrine building, currently designated as a National Important Cultural Property, is one of only three remaining Hachiman-zukuri style structures in Japan.Matsuyama · 2.5 km from downtown
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What travelers say about Matsuyama
보라군April 15, 2023
5.0
A magnificent place to visit at least once
For Koreans, if you present a free coupon provided by Matsuyama Airport, the lift (cable car) and Tenshukaku tour are provided for free.
Matsuyama Castle
翱翔的大鲨鱼August 11, 2020
4.0
The main building of Dogo Onsen is undergoing earthquake-resistant renovation. The main building of Dogo Onsen, which remains open during the renovation, has also been affected by the epidemic, and the number of people has decreased a lot... I hope everyone will be more careful, and everyone will be healthy and safe.
Dogo Onsen Honkan
穿ECCO的巴顿🐯March 4, 2025
5.0
Dogo Onsen is one of the oldest hot springs in Japan, with a long history of 3,000 years. The main building of the hot spring bath is a three-story wooden structure. After it was built, it became the symbol of Dogo Onsen. The bath in the animated film "Spirited Away" was created based on this. In 1994, Dogo Onsen was designated as an important cultural heritage by the Japanese government for the first time as a hot spring facility. This building has a magnificent and retro appearance, which is a perfect fusion of classic and modern. The hot spring hall has three floors, and different floors correspond to different prices. In addition, you can pay to visit the royal bath. There are two bathrooms on the first floor, Rei no Yu and Kami no Yu. The second floor and above are rest rooms. The young master in the novel likes to use the separate room on the third floor of Rei no Yu. There are photos of Natsume Soseki inside, which can be visited for free
Dogo Onsen
MlisaAugust 26, 2023
5.0
This is a zoo where you can meet Peace the Polar Bear. It's not crowded, so you can walk around at your leisure. I felt that this zoo is loved by locals, including families with small children and couples.
Access: Bus from Matsuyama Station
Travel time: From 2 hours
Tobe Zoological Park
树懒的旅途May 8, 2020
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The Sakanoue no Kumo Museum commemorates the famous novel by Ryotaro Shiba. The key point is that it is a masterpiece designed by Tadao Ando. You can really appreciate his aesthetics here.
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_TS***j1August 31, 2023
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Tranquil beauty abounds at Isaniwa Shrine Garden, a place of calmness and cultural significance
Isaniwa Shrine
