"Matsuyama – Shikoku" Top 5 Page for this destination Matsuyama by grayfo

Matsuyama Travel Guide: 106 reviews and 132 photos

Located on Shikoku, the smallest of the four major islands of Japan, Matsuyama is the island’s largest city with a population of 450,000 and is 400 miles southwest of Tokyo and faces the Inland Sea. Matsuyama is the capital of Ehime Prefecture.

The city is famous for hot springs (onsen) and is home to Dōgo Onsen, the oldest hot spring bath house in Japan.

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Symbol of Matsuyama is a pine tree and a mountain

Official City Website

Last visit to Matsuyama: Jul 2003
Intro Updated May 20, 2012
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Reviews (4)

Tram Transportation (1)

The tram, although abolished in most Japanese cities, is still in use in Matsuyama and is the main method of getting... more travel advice

City Arcade Shopping (1)

This is a large shopping area under a dome arcade. It is an L-shaped street connecting Matsuyama shieki station and... more travel advice

Matsuyama Castle Things to Do (1)

Matsuyama Castle is situated on Katsuyama hill with excellent views of Matsuyama City. The Matsuyama-jo is claimed to be... more travel advice

Matsuyama - Top Drawer Hotel Hotels (1)

Perfect place to stay if you have an expense account. The city’s top hotel lives up to its reputation, with well... more travel advice

Comments (3)

salisbury3933 Jan 25, 2012 at 9:04 PM Report Abuse

Nice Matsuyama page.
Toshioohsako Nov 9, 2007 at 5:01 AM Report Abuse

Thank you for telling me about Matsuyama. i have not been there. Greetings.
mircaskirca Aug 11, 2007 at 1:32 AM Report Abuse

Great destination for a business trip Graham! Hum, I did not find any restaurants tips. You want to say you don't like japanese food? :)