Okaido Travel Guide
Matsuyama
Popular places to visit
Matsuyama Castle Ropeway
You can find out about the history of Matsuyama with a stop at 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.
Things to do
Ehime: Dogo Onsen Culture Walk—Bathhouse, Shrine & Food
Top hotels in Okaido
Candeo Hotels Matsuyama Okaido
"Very straightforward check in and out. Enjoyed the open roofed bath on the 13th floor. Great breakfast. Located very well for a range of dining."
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Dormy Inn Matsuyama Natural Hot Spring
"Onsen was perfect and the breakfast at the hotel was 5 star. All kinds of things to try!!"
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Hiyori Hotel Matsuyama
"Convenient location."
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
Matsuyama Tokyu REI Hotel
"非常好的旅館交通方便整潔服務人員到位非常推薦可以去再去的飯店"
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
Hotel MyStays Matsuyama
Hotel Patio Dogo
"Great location, fantastic value, safe parking, helpful staff."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
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
Sanbancho is well liked for its historical sites, and you can visit sights like Saka no Ue no Kumo Museum and Matsuyama Castle Ropeway if you have time to explore 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
Miyatamachi might not have many top sights, but Matsuyama Central Park and Matsuyama Castle are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
