Matsuyama Travel Guide for First-Time Visitors: Dogo Onsen, Castle & Shikoku Gateway (2026)
A practical Matsuyama travel guide covering Matsuyama Castle, Dogo Onsen, top sights, transport from Tokyo and Hiroshima, and the best time to visit Ehime.
Matsuyama Castle Guide: Ropeway, Tickets & Visiting Tips (2026)
A complete Matsuyama Castle guide: history, the seven things to see, ropeway and ticket prices, the best time to visit, and how to get to the castle.
Dogo Onsen Guide: Japan’s Oldest Hot Spring, Honkan, Tickets & Bathing Tips (2026)
A complete Dogo Onsen guide to Japan's oldest hot spring in Matsuyama: the Honkan, Asuka-no-Yu, ticket prices, bathing etiquette and where to stay.
Best Things to Do in Matsuyama: Top 12 Sights for First-Time Visitors (2026)
The top 12 things to do in Matsuyama, from the original castle and Dogo Onsen to the Botchan Train, temples and Ehime food, with prices and a route plan.
Where to Stay in Matsuyama: Best Areas, Hotels & Dogo Onsen Ryokan (2026)
Where to stay in Matsuyama: the best areas and hotels for first-time visitors, from Dogo Onsen ryokan to central city hotels and budget guesthouses.