Matsuyama Castle
Castle hill
One of only twelve surviving original castle keeps in Japan, reached by ropeway, chairlift, or a short climb, with wide views over the city to the sea.
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Matsuyama
Explore Matsuyama by travel zone, from the castle and downtown arcades to Dogo Onsen, the Inland Sea ports, and the quiet northern coast.
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Matsuyama map
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Map boundary note: The outer shape is Matsuyama's real city boundary; the zone divisions are editorial travel areas, not official administrative boundaries.
Recommended places
Okaido & Gintengai Arcades
Downtown
Matsuyama's main covered shopping streets below the castle, lined with shops, cafes, and local sweets, and linked to Dogo by the retro Botchan tram.
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