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.
Top hotels in Okaido
Candeo Hotels Matsuyama Okaido
clean room.
Reviewed on Feb 22, 2026
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
Matsuyama Tokyu REI Hotel
Easy parking, very clean and comfortable room, great staff service with excellent variety and delicious breakfast. fast wifi. central location. Overall number 1 choice for Matsuyama. Highly recommended this hotel!!!
Reviewed on Feb 10, 2026
Hotel MyStays Matsuyama
Hotel was nice. View of sunrise over the castle and city was pretty. The laundry room was very good. The room was quite hot and it was difficult to bring the temperature down. The restaurant attached to it shut an hour early which was an annoying.
Reviewed on Feb 24, 2026
Daiwa Roynet Hotel Matsuyama
Mattresses is a bit old, you c
Reviewed on Feb 21, 2026
Smile Hotel Matsuyama
Other neighbourhoods 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 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 Botchan Karakuri Clock, and jump on the metro at Dogo Onsen Tram Stop to get around the city.
