Why go
- Prefecture capital and Core city in Shikoku, Japan.
- Served by Matsuyama Airport (MYJ).
History
Matsuyama is the capital city of Ehime Prefecture, on the island of Shikoku, in Japan and is also Shikoku's largest city. As of 1 October 2022, the city had an estimated population of 494,100 in 243,541 households and a population density of 1,200 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 429.35 square kilometres (165.77 sq mi).
Where to stay
4-459-1 Dogosagidanicho, Matsuyama, Ehime 790-0836, Japan · dogo-yamanote.com
7-26 Dogotakocho, Matsuyama, Ehime 790-0841, Japan · dogokan.co.jp
Japan, 〒790-0004 Ehime, Matsuyama, Okaido, 2 Chome−６−5 · dormy-hotels.com
1-33 Dogoyunomachi, Matsuyama, Ehime 790-0842, Japan · dogo-funaya.co.jp
6-１ Dogotakocho, Matsuyama, Ehime 790-0841, Japan · yayahotel.jp
1-1 Dogosagidanicho, Matsuyama, Ehime 790-0836, Japan · kowakuen.com
3 Chome-3-5 Ichibancho, Matsuyama, Ehime 790-0001, Japan · matsuyama.hotel-vista.jp
3-18 Hanazonomachi, Matsuyama, Ehime 790-0005, Japan · choice-hotels.jp
3-1 Minamikumemachi, Matsuyama, Ehime 790-0924, Japan · soratomori.com
20-8 Dogoyunomachi, Matsuyama, Ehime 790-0842, Japan · yamatoyahonten.com
Japan, 〒790-0012 Ehime, Matsuyama, Minatomachi, 5 Chome−2 伊予鉄西ビル · vessel-hotel.jp
2 Chome-5-12 Okaido, Matsuyama, Ehime 790-0004, Japan · candeohotels.com
1 Chome-7-37 Iwasakimachi, Matsuyama, Ehime 790-0854, Japan · kkrdogo.jp
3-3番地1 Dogosagidanicho, Matsuyama, Ehime 790-0836, Japan · dogohakuro.jp
100 Dogohimezuka, Matsuyama, Ehime 790-0858, Japan · dogoprince.co.jp
3 Chome-6-7 Furumitsu, Matsuyama, Ehime 791-8067, Japan · hotel-fine.co.jp
3 Chome-2-1 Ichibancho, Matsuyama, Ehime 790-8520, Japan · ihg.com
1 Chome-10-10 Otemachi, Matsuyama, Ehime 790-0067, Japan · iconia.co.jp
20-12 Dogoyunomachi, Matsuyama, Ehime 790-0842, Japan · patio-dogo.co.jp
130 Takaokamachi, Matsuyama, Ehime 791-8036, Japan · onsen-yurara.jp
16-21 Dogoyunomachi, Matsuyama, Ehime 790-0842, Japan · dogogrand.co.jp
Japan, 〒790-0002 Ehime, Matsuyama, Nibancho, 1 Chome−7−1 ネストホテル松山 · nesthotel.co.jp
2 Chome-5-5 Honmachi, Matsuyama, Ehime 790-0811, Japan · apahotel.com
8 Chome-9-1 Sanbancho, Matsuyama, Ehime 790-0003, Japan · shikoku-sky.com
Japan, 〒790-0066 Ehime, Matsuyama, Miyatamachi, ９−1 · th-matsuyama.jp
Indoor
Restaurants & places to go
Japanese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 17:00-23:00 · 3 Chome−7−19 1F 二番町線, 〒790-0002 · tabelog.com
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-23:00 Features: takeaway · 2, 松山市, 790-0047
Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: 11:00-23:00 · 19, 松山市, 790-0842 · dogo-uotake.com
Beef Bowl, Fast Food · Opening hours: 24/7 Features: takeaway
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-21:00 Features: takeaway
Restaurant · ホテル内食堂として看板が立っていますが、一般利用は未調査です
Ramen, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Sa 11:00-00:30 · 858-2 · korepano.jp
Cake, Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: We-Mo 08:00-17:00 · instagram.com
Pizza, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 1, 松山市, 791-8036
Sushi, Restaurant · Sushi restaurant · kurumasushi.com
Chicken, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Donut, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Noodle, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Western, Japanese, Restaurant · Western/Japanese restaurant
Cafe · Opening hours: 10:00-20:00 Features: takeaway · 26, 松山市, 790-0842 · dogonomachiya.com
Noodles, Beef Bowl, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Sa 11:00-20:00
Udon, Restaurant · Opening hours: 11:00-15:00,17:30-21:00 · 松山, 790-0823
Sandwich, Coffee, Lunch, Restaurant · Features: takeaway
Dessert, Coffee Shop, Italian, Cafe · Features: outdoor seating
Chinese, Restaurant · Features: takeaway
Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant
Indian, Restaurant · Indian restaurant
Okonomiyaki, Restaurant · Okonomiyaki restaurant
Seafood, Restaurant · Seafood restaurant
Savory Pancakes, Restaurant · Savory Pancakes restaurant
Steak House, Restaurant · Steak House restaurant
Barbecue, Restaurant · Barbecue restaurant
Tea, Cafe · Tea cafe
Asian, Japanese, Restaurant · Asian/Japanese restaurant
Yakitori, Restaurant · Yakitori restaurant
Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 17:00-03:00
Food Court · food court
Ice Cream · ice cream
Biergarten · biergarten
Japanese, Fast Food · Opening hours: 24/7 Features: takeaway
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-24:00 Features: takeaway · 松山市, 790-0051
Regional, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-22:00
Beef Bowl, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: takeaway
Restaurant · restaurant
Ramen, Chinese, Restaurant · 寒いです。ネギがいっぱい。座敷あり。 Opening hours: 11:00-24:00 Features: takeaway
Pizza, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Sushi, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 5, 松山市, 790-0051
Chicken, Restaurant · Chicken restaurant · 26, 松山市, 790 0911
Donut, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
256 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →
Airports
Matsuyama Airport (MYJ) 5.7 km to the centre
Matsuyama, 38, JP — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 6 airlines (All Nippon Airways, Japan Airlines Domestic, Asiana Airlines, China Eastern Airlines…) · direct flights to 8 destinations incl. Osaka, Seoul, Shanghai, Tokyo, Nagoya… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Serves Hiroshima (67 km) — the low-cost way in
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 6 airlines, 8 direct destinations
- All Nippon Airways NH (737, 767, DH8, A320, A321, 777-200…) · 5 routes: Nagoya*, Okinawa, Osaka*, Seoul*, Tokyo
- Japan Airlines Domestic JL (A319, 767, CRJ) · 3 routes: Osaka*, Shanghai*, Tokyo
- Asiana Airlines OZ (A321) · 1 route: Seoul
- China Eastern Airlines MU (A319) · 1 route: Shanghai
- Genesis GK (A320) · 1 route: Tokyo
- Peach Aviation MM (A320) · 1 route: Osaka
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Kochi Ryoma Airport (KCZ) 90 km to the centre
Nankoku, 39, JP — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 3 airlines (All Nippon Airways, Fuji Dream Airlines, Japan Airlines Domestic) · direct flights to 3 destinations incl. Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 3 airlines, 3 direct destinations
- All Nippon Airways NH (735, 737-800, 767, DH8) · 2 routes: Osaka*, Tokyo
- Fuji Dream Airlines JH (Embraer 170) · 1 route: Nagoya
- Japan Airlines Domestic JL (737-800) · 1 route: Tokyo
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
松山港三津浜旅客待合所
Ferry terminal · 6.1 km from the centre
三津浜港FT
Ferry terminal · 6.2 km from the centre
高浜港
Ferry terminal · 8.1 km from the centre
Tourist Ferry Terminal Matsuyama
Ferry terminal · 8.3 km from the centre
Tomari Port
Ferry terminal · 9.4 km from the centre
Yura Port
Ferry terminal · 11 km from the centre
三津の渡し
Ferry route
中島汽船西線/東線(高浜港寄港便)
Ferry route · 中島汽船株式会社
中島汽船東線(松山観光港寄港便)
Ferry route
Takahama - Tomari
Ferry route · 株式会社ごごしま
Takahama - Yura
Ferry route · 株式会社ごごしま
中島汽船西線
Ferry route · 中島汽船株式会社
中島汽船東線(高浜港寄港便)
Ferry route · 中島汽船株式会社
オレンジライン(柳井-伊保田-三津浜)
Ferry route · 周防大島松山フェリー株式会社
Where things are
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Matsuyama Airport (MYJ); 2 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: MYJ has direct flights to 8 destinations on 6 airlines (incl. Osaka, Seoul, Shanghai, Tokyo, Nagoya…). By water: 6 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: 松山港三津浜旅客待合所, 6.1 km); routes include 三津の渡し, 中島汽船西線/東線(高浜港寄港便), 中島汽船東線(松山観光港寄港便).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Matsuyama. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
Rail operator
National rail
National rail
National rail
National rail
National rail
National rail
National rail
Coaches & shuttles
Intercity coach
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.
Charter, management · Gulfstream, Global · Tokyo and Hong Kong business-jet operator.
Broker · Any aircraft via operators worldwide · Global charter broker with 30+ offices; private jets, group charters and cargo.
FBO, charter, management · Managed fleet · FBO network and management across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
Charter, management · Large-cabin & VIP airliners · Geneva-based operator known for large-cabin and VIP airliner charters.