Ichibancho
Matsuyama





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Popular places to visit

Saka no Ue no Kumo Museum
The dark, angled slates and glass panels create a stylish building to house a museum based on a novel dear to Matsuyama locals.

Dogo Onsen
Soak in the natural thermal water and admire the architecture and period décor of the bathhouse that inspired the wonderful drawings of the animated film Spirited Away.

Matsuyama Castle
Picturesque cherry blossom trees form a different kind of moat around a three-story feudal castle with views extending across Matsuyama.

Shiki Memorial Museum
As one of the four haiku masters of Japan, poet Masaoka Shiki was a bright, yet fleeting, light in Japanese literature.

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

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

Luxury tour to Iya Valley's Kazurabashi and Oboke gorge by boat

Matsuyama Private Customizable Full Day Tour
Top hotels in Ichibancho

Daiwa Roynet Hotel Matsuyama
The room was very clean and quiet. The staff were very friendly. They even lent me an umbrella when it rained.
Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

Candeo Hotels Matsuyama Okaido
침대사이즈가 커서 좋았고 조식도 맛있었어요. 사우나 시설도 좋았으나 타월 비치가 안돼 불편했어요.
Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025

Dormy Inn Matsuyama Natural Hot Spring
Excellent stay
Reviewed on 27 Jul 2025

Matsuyama Tokyu REI Hotel
Travel. I was very satisfied. I liked the transportation, the shopping street, and it was right in front of the hotel. It's nice that the airport is close.
Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025

ANA Crowne Plaza Matsuyama by IHG
Great hotel but not cheap.
Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025

Nest Hotel Matsuyama
Want again visit
Reviewed on 16 Sept 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Ichibancho

Okaido
Okaido might not have many top sights, but Saka no Ue no Kumo Museum and Bansuiso are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Sanbancho
Sanbancho is well liked for its historical sites, and you can visit sights like Saka no Ue no Kumo Museum and Bansuiso if you have time to explore the area.

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.

Miyatamachi
Miyatamachi might not have many top sights, but Matsuyama Central Park and Matsuyama Castle are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Dogo Hot Spring
Well liked for its restaurants and museums, Dogo Hot Spring is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Shiki Memorial Museum and Botchan Karakuri Clock, and jump on the metro at Dogo Onsen Tram Stop to get around the city.