Okaido
Matsuyama
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
Okaido Hotel Deals
Candeo Hotels Matsuyama Okaido
Lovely hotel with very friendly staff. Excellent location in the heart of Matsuyama.
Reviewed on 2025/11/7
Dormy Inn Matsuyama Natural Hot Spring
Onsen is very nice, provides lots of free amenities
Reviewed on 2025/10/18
Matsuyama Tokyu REI Hotel
Great family room, clean and everything worked perfectly
Reviewed on 2025/10/29
Hotel MyStays Matsuyama
An excellent hotel in a convenient and great location. Views to the castle available.
Reviewed on 2025/11/12
Daiwa Roynet Hotel Matsuyama
No breakfast in the plan. Parking convenient. A special mention on staff member Mr So. He was very helpful as a translator as I needed to address a car incident with the local police. Without him it communication would have been a disaster! Thank you Mr So n Daiwa team.
Reviewed on 2025/11/18
REF Matsuyama City Station by Vessel Hotels
Wonderful!!
Reviewed on 2025/4/17
Other neighborhoods around Okaido
Ichibancho
If you're spending some time in Ichibancho, Saka no Ue no Kumo Museum and Akiyama Brothers Birthplace are top sights worth seeing.
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 Matsuyama Castle Ropeway 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.
