Ichibancho
Matsuyama
Visit Ichibancho
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 trip to Matsuyama Castle Ropeway. Make time to visit the temples and monuments while you're in the area.
Ichibancho Hotel Deals
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 2026/4/3
Candeo Hotels Matsuyama Okaido
Nice stay, the onsen is great
Reviewed on 2026/4/3
Smile Hotel Matsuyama
Great stay on our pilgrimage. Clean room, friendly and helpful staff and close to restaurants, grocery and conbini.
Reviewed on 2026/4/4
HOTEL VISTA Matsuyama
staff are very friendly and helpful!
Reviewed on 2026/3/15
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 2026/3/11
Other neighborhoods around Ichibancho
Okaido
While Okaido isn't home to many top sights, Saka no Ue no Kumo Museum and Bansuiso are some notable places to visit nearby.
Sanbancho
You'll appreciate the historic sites during your time in Sanbancho and you might want to plan a stop by Saka no Ue no Kumo Museum and Bansuiso while you're in 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
Though Miyatamachi might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Matsuyama Central Park and Matsuyama Castle.
Dogo Hot Spring
Famed for its historic public bathhouse built in 1894, this hot spring resort town offers a relaxing atmosphere with guests strolling in yukata robes. Easily accessible by tram, explore sights like Yushinden and Gyokuza no Ma.
