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Dogo Onsen

Matsuyama is the largest city on Shikoku and the capital of Ehime Prefecture. At the heart of the city stands Matsuyamajo, a beautiful, original castle. The castle's hilltop vantage point offers a view of the city and a glimpse of the Seto Inland Sea.

The city is also famed for being the setting of Natsume Soseki's popular novel, entitled "Botchan". Often read as part of the Japanese school curriculum, the novel describes Matsuyama during the turbulent Meiji Restoration. Natsume's novel helped make the city renowned throughout Japan.

Dogo Onsen is frequently mentioned in "Botchan" and is one of Matsuyama's main tourist attractions. Referring to both a district northeast of the city center and a specific bath house, Dogo Onsen is one of Japan's oldest hot spring resorts.

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Attractions

1 Dogo Onsen

Famous hot spring resort inside the city.
User rating: 85/100 (157 votes)
Visited by: 291 users

2 Matsuyama Castle

Relatively complete, original castle.
User rating: 81/100 (143 votes)
Visited by: 274 users

3 Ishiteji Temple

Temple No. 51 on the Shikoku pilgrimage.
User rating: 75/100 (49 votes)
Visited by: 101 users

4 Matsuyama Literature

Matsuyma has a rich literary history.
User rating: 74/100 (18 votes)
Visited by: 43 users

Special Interest Guides

Matsuyama Cherry Blossom Spots

A list of cherry blossom spots in Matsuyama.

Side Trips from Matsuyama

1 Uchiko

Countryside town formerly known for its wax.
User rating: 81/100 (26 votes)
Visited by: 53 users

Access and Orientation

Access and Orientation
How to get to and around Matsuyama.

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User Ratings

Ratings for Matsuyama:

japan-guide.com Rating:		outstanding
User Rating (by 232 users):	79/100	recommended

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80. Matsuyama 79/100

81. Satsuma Peninsula 79/100

82. Echigo Tsumari 79/100

83. Kurashiki 79/100

84. Hikone 79/100

Most visited destinations (out of 160):

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43. Takamatsu 486

44. Shirakawa-go 484

45. Matsuyama 484

46. Aomori 426

47. Kochi 417

48. Hakuba 410

49. Hikone 410

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English Links

Matsuyama City
Official English website.

Japanese Links

Matsuyama City
Official city website.

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