Ichibancho Travel Guide
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.
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.
Dogo Park
Explore the great outdoors at Dogo Park, a lovely green space in Matsuyama. Discover the area's museums and temples.
Top hotels in Ichibancho
Daiwa Roynet Hotel Matsuyama
주차장 있고 조식 괜찮고 객실 넓고 좋습니다
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025
Nest Hotel Matsuyama
Good price good service
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Candeo Hotels Matsuyama Okaido
Bekvämt hotell med bra läge. Fick vänta 20 minuter på frukost första dagen pga helgdag och för liten matsal men annars fungerade det bra.
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
Dormy Inn Matsuyama Natural Hot Spring
Did not eat breakfast. Very convent location with shopping food and castle nearby within walking distance.
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025
Matsuyama Tokyu REI Hotel
Great family room, clean and everything worked perfectly
Reviewed on 29 Oct 2025
HOTEL VISTA Matsuyama
Friendly and considerate staff. Great location.
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Ichibancho
Okaido
Okaido might not have many top sights, but Saka no Ue no Kumo Museum and Matsuyama Castle Ropeway 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 Matsuyama Castle Ropeway 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.
