Ichibancho Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Ichibancho
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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 Park
Explore the great outdoors at Dogo Park, a lovely green space in Matsuyama. Discover the area's museums and temples.
Our pick of the best Ichibancho Hotel Deals
Candeo Hotels Matsuyama Okaido
這是個非常棒的住宿地方！逛街吃飯都方便！
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
Daiwa Roynet Hotel Matsuyama
Clean room and courteous service
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Dormy Inn Matsuyama Natural Hot Spring
Did not eat breakfast. Very convent location with shopping food and castle nearby within walking distance.
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025
ANA Crowne Plaza Matsuyama by IHG
ゆっくり出来ました。
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Matsuyama Tokyu REI Hotel
Clean room, friendly staffs, amenities.
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Toyoko Inn Matsuyama Ichibancho
Good location, the breakfast varies every morning. Public and private transportation is walking distance. Check in and out are very efficient.
Reviewed on 20 Aug 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Ichibancho
Okaido
Okaido might not have many top sights, but Saka no Ue no Kumo Museum and Matsuyama Castle Ropeway are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
