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.
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
Ehime: Dogo Onsen Culture Walk—Bathhouse, Shrine & Food
Top hotels in Ichibancho
Daiwa Roynet Hotel Matsuyama
This hotel is best described as "tired". It has seen better days. In my room the carpet was dirty, the bathroom smelled strongly of mold, and the water gurgled slowly out of the sink. The sheet on my bed was torn in two places, and I wondered if it would last the scheduled three days without disintegrating. ...
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Candeo Hotels Matsuyama Okaido
Nice stay, the onsen is great
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Smile Hotel Matsuyama
Great stay on our pilgrimage. Clean room, friendly and helpful staff and close to restaurants, grocery and conbini.
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
HOTEL VISTA Matsuyama
Great location right by the Okaido shopping street. The hotel itself is a small, clean business hotel, and the price was really reasonable — perfect for a quick stay while traveling. The room is small, but the bed was comfy and the bathroom was clean and well taken care of. Overall, a solid budget-friendly ...
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
Dormy Inn Matsuyama Natural Hot Spring
ANA Crowne Plaza Matsuyama by IHG
I accidentally left some items in the hotel and Risa san was extremely helpful and efficiently in delivering my items to my Tokyo address the next day. Super impressed with the professionalism and helpfulness!
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
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 Isaniwa Shrine, and jump on the metro at Dogo Onsen Tram Stop to get around the city.
