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.
Top hotels in Ichibancho
Candeo Hotels Matsuyama Okaido
clean room.
Reviewed on Feb 22, 2026
Daiwa Roynet Hotel Matsuyama
breakfast is good
Reviewed on Mar 4, 2026
Smile Hotel Matsuyama
Dormy Inn Matsuyama Natural Hot Spring
Did not eat breakfast. Very convent location with shopping food and castle nearby within walking distance.
Reviewed on Nov 18, 2025
ANA Crowne Plaza Matsuyama by IHG
I think the parking fee was very expensive. Other things were very satisfactory.
Reviewed on Mar 4, 2026
Matsuyama Tokyu REI Hotel
It was very difficult to adjust temperature in the room. Otherwise okay.
Reviewed on Feb 27, 2026
Other neighbourhoods 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
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 Isaniwa Shrine, and jump on the metro at Dogo Onsen Tram Stop to get around the city.
