Title: Ichibancho Travel Guide: Best of Ichibancho, Matsuyama Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Ichibancho](https://expedia.co.uk/Ichibancho-Hotels.d959557234923507712.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Matsuyama](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Matsuyama.d2489.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Matsuyama](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Matsuyama.d2489.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Ichibancho Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Ichibancho.d959557234923507712.Car-Hire-Guide)[Ichibancho Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Ichibancho.d959557234923507712.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Ichibancho Travel Guide ## Matsuyama ![#ehime #japan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2489/17a64ce5-427c-46da-bc2d-f9026590ed94.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![#ehime #japan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2489/17a64ce5-427c-46da-bc2d-f9026590ed94.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![市内の観光スポットを循環する無料バスです。 This is a free bus circulating through the city's attractions.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2489/1c0779d7-e23b-4c3a-888e-1f0c7f0781fb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Saka no Ue no Kumo Museum](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621572506757/7534f91e-b3b3-4f06-b548-8dc9c063bc86.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Saka no Ue no Kumo Museum which includes interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621572506757/68073e5d-0338-41a3-acb9-dbf5942abcb6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Ichibancho Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Matsuyama travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Matsuyama.dx2489) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Saka no Ue no Kumo Museum](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621572506757/7534f91e-b3b3-4f06-b548-8dc9c063bc86.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Saka-No-Ue-No-Kumo-Museum-Ichibancho.d553248621572506757.Attraction) ![Dogo Onsen showing heritage elements and a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248626387854579/c23b9646-301b-4e85-a029-a6ff771f0d58.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Dogo-Onsen-Matsuyama.d553248626387854579.Attraction) ![Matsuyama Castle](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6103702/3bb031c2-269f-4d81-a1bf-05b245033504.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Matsuyama Castle Picturesque cherry blossom trees form a different kind of moat around a three-story feudal castle with views extending across Matsuyama. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Matsuyama-Castle-Matsuyama.d6103702.Attraction) ![Shiki Memorial Museum](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621526920739/c0e6d0cd-448b-4195-9e44-6a143ada37b8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Shiki Memorial Museum As one of the four haiku masters of Japan, poet Masaoka Shiki was a bright, yet fleeting, light in Japanese literature. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Shiki-Memorial-Museum-Dogo-Hot-Spring.d553248621526920739.Attraction) ![Dogo Park featuring a bridge, a pond and a park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6103696/4fb2a8bd-4fb6-4079-8fd1-cc880c9c2e65.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Dogo Park Explore the great outdoors at Dogo Park, a lovely green space in Matsuyama. Discover the area's museums and temples. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Dogo-Park-Dogo-Hot-Spring.d6103696.Attraction) ![Matsuyama Castle Ropeway](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621562272393/fd642c85-6935-45f7-9017-ab57d0bed94d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Matsuyama-Castle-Ropeway-Okaido.d553248621562272393.Attraction) --- ## Top hotels in Ichibancho ![Candeo Hotels Matsuyama Okaido](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11090000/11089900/11089816/b63561ea_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Candeo Hotels Matsuyama Okaido 2 Chome-5-12 Okaido Matsuyama Ehime-ken £61 8 Mar - 9 Mar Stay at this hotel in Matsuyama. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and on-site spa services. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews) 객실이 창문이 아예 열리지 않아 조금 불편했습니다. 조금 추운 편이었고 히로시마 칸데오호텔에 비교하면 조식이 조금 부족했던것 같습니다. 전반적으로 만족합니다. Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F03%2F2026&endDate=09%2F03%2F2026&selected=11089816&PinnedHotelID=11089816&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=959557234923507712) ![Daiwa Roynet Hotel Matsuyama](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/14000000/13200000/13195000/13194971/w2877h2157x0y3-a7c53864_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Daiwa Roynet Hotel Matsuyama Ichibanchou 2-6-5 Matsuyama Ehime Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £44 2 Mar - 3 Mar Stay at this hotel in Matsuyama. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews) The best hotel. All the staff are nice Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=02%2F03%2F2026&endDate=03%2F03%2F2026&selected=13194971&PinnedHotelID=13194971&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=959557234923507712) ![ANA Crowne Plaza Matsuyama by IHG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/16500/16402/82c7aa53_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### ANA Crowne Plaza Matsuyama by IHG 3-2-1 Ichiban-cho Matsuyama Ehime-ken Fully refundable £57 2 Mar - 3 Mar Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Matsuyama. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews) 방도깨긑하고 직원도 매너가좋았어요 Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=02%2F03%2F2026&endDate=03%2F03%2F2026&selected=16402&PinnedHotelID=16402&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=959557234923507712) ![Dormy Inn Matsuyama Natural Hot Spring](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19950000/19940500/19940409/573ff509_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Dormy Inn Matsuyama Natural Hot Spring 2 Chome-6-5 Okaido Matsuyama Ehime £62 11 Feb - 12 Feb Stay at this hotel in Matsuyama. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, hot springs on-site and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews) Did not eat breakfast. Very convent location with shopping food and castle nearby within walking distance. Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=11%2F02%2F2026&endDate=12%2F02%2F2026&selected=19940409&PinnedHotelID=19940409&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=959557234923507712) ![Matsuyama Tokyu REI Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/450000/444800/444725/72ff400c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Matsuyama Tokyu REI Hotel 3-3-1, Ichiban-cho Matsuyama Ehime-ken £46 1 Mar - 2 Mar Stay at this hotel in Matsuyama. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Dogo Onsen and Saka no Ue no Kumo Museum ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews) Clean room, kind staff. very nice Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=444725&PinnedHotelID=444725&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=959557234923507712) ![Smile Hotel Matsuyama](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9622900/9622845/198e37ff_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Smile Hotel Matsuyama Katsuyamacho 1-18-1 Matsuyama Ehime Stay at this hotel in Matsuyama. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Dogo Onsen and Akiyama Brothers Birthplace ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (215 reviews) Not so nice. 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Matsuyama-Okaido.dx553248635976007253) ![Matsuyama showing street scenes, road cycling and a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2489/4d8bca09-b319-4656-8027-3013d54735fe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sanbancho.dx3000755706) ![Dogokoen](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248633981691510/d33f52b8-2fcf-4ec1-8ac7-15ecd7dfbf84.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Matsuyama-Dogomachi.dx553248635976008367) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Miyatamachi Miyatamachi might not have many top sights, but Matsuyama Central Park and Matsuyama Castle are two attractions nearby that you can check out. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Matsuyama-Miyatamachi.dx959556628813025280) ![Dogo Hot Spring](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248633981691510/b9198051-5dd7-42dd-952d-792b57e2f37d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. 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