See how to get to Matsuyama

By train

The one way journey by limited express train takes 25 minutes and costs 1250 yen for an unreserved seat or around 2000 yen for a reserved seat. By local train, the one way journey takes about one hour, but costs only 740 yen. Both, local and limited express trains are covered by the Japan Rail Pass.

By bus

Iyotetsu buses from Matsuyama-shi Station to Misaki and Yawatahama Ports stop in Uchiko along the way. The one way journey takes one hour and costs 700 yen. There are about five round trips per day.

Orientation

Uchiko is a small town, which can be entirely explored on foot. JR Uchiko Station stands at the outskirts of the town, and it is about a 10 minute walk from the station to Uchiko-za, a further 5 minutes to the south end of Yokaichi Old Town and another 10 minutes to the north end. There are also rental bicycles available at the station (300 yen for the initial two hours; 200 yen for additional hours).

The Chagamaru Retro Bus is another option that takes visitors from JR Uchiko Station to the north end of the Yokaichi Old Town, passing by all of Uchiko's attractions along the way. The cost is 600 yen for unlimited rides on one calendar day. There are departures approximately once per hour.