Matsuyamma, Ehime

Architecture tour of Matsuyama

🕒 Breakfast, Mid morning, Lunchtime, Mid afternoon

Matsuyama has a lot of unique and interesting pieces of architecture, from 19th century French chateaux to traditional Shinto shrines

Start your tour at the Saka no Ue no Kumo Museum and then visit the Bansusio Villa, a 19th century style French chateau.

After, see the Ehime Prefectural Office and Matsuyama Castle, an impressive building dating back to the 17th century.

Then, why not enjoy the hot baths at Dogo Onsen Honkan and see the revered Isaniwa Shinto Shrine.

Finish your tour at an old school lecture hall that dates back to 1922.

Practical information

Expect a lot of walking — wear comfortable clothes and good shoes

4 hours 30 minutes

4.6 miles

Next available

Thursday 28 May 2026

Class/Price

standard

Physical activity level

moderate

Itinerary

Saka no Ue no Kumo Museum

Museum featuring exhibits related to Ryōtarō Shiba's novel 'Saka no ue no kumo.'

Stay for 1 hour

Bansuiso Villa

Built by Earl Sadakoto Hisamatsu, in 1922 as a second home, the Bansuiso Villa was designed to impress, built in a Western style. Today, the villa is home to art exhibitions and concerts

Stay for 10 minutes

Ehime Prefectural Office

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Stay for 10 minutes

Matsuyama Castle

Built in 1603, Matsuyama Castle is one of the twelve 'original castles' to survive the post-feudal era of Japan

Stay for 10 minutes

Dogo Onsen Honkan

Traditional style onsen offering public baths, tea, and snacks

Stay for 10 minutes

Isaniwa Shrine

Enshrined at this beautiful Shinto shrine are Emperor Chūai, Empress Jingū, and Emperor Ōjin. Climb the 135 stone steps to see this impressive architectural wonder

Stay for 30 minutes

Shōkōdo School Hall

Built in 1922 as a lecture hall for the Matsuyama High School, the Shōkōdo is a beautiful old style building

Stay for 10 minutes

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