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Dogo Onsen
One of Japan's oldest and most famous hot springs, housed in a striking Victorian-era bathhouse that inspired the bathhouse in Spirited Away.
2 km · about 5 min drive
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Matsuyama
Ehime, Japan · Asia
About Matsuyama
Matsuyama is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Masaki-chō, 45km from Shikoku Karst.
Matsuyama is in Ehime, Japan, with about 510,000 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Masaki-chō, about 8 km away.
Matsuyama (松山市, Matsuyama-shi; Japanese: [matsɯꜜjama]) 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 totalRead more
area of the city is 429.35 square kilometres (165.77 sq mi).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Matsuyama?
Within an hour or so of Matsuyama: Dogo Onsen (2 km), Shimanami Kaido (37 km), Shikoku Karst (45 km).
Are there any good drives near Matsuyama?
The nearest famous roads are Shimanami Kaido and Shikoku Karst.
Where is Matsuyama?
Matsuyama is in Ehime, Japan, about 8 km from Masaki-chō.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 511,192
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- Japan
- Region
- Ehime
- Timezone
- Asia/Tokyo
- Coordinates
- 33.8392, 132.7657
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Japan
Japan Helpline (24h English assistance): 0570-000-911. An International Driving Permit (1949 convention) is required to drive.
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Worth the detour from Matsuyama
3 notable places within an hour's drive.
coastal drive
Shimanami Kaido
A 60 km island-hopping expressway across the Seto Inland Sea from Onomichi to Imabari, leaping between six islands on soaring suspension bridges including the world-class Kurushima-Kaikyo Bridge.
37 km · about 40 min drive
famous road
Shikoku Karst
A limestone plateau road running the Ehime–Kochi border at around 1,400 m, with cattle grazing among white karst outcrops and unbroken ridge views. One of the highest and most open drives in western Japan.
45 km · about 50 min drive
Driving roads near Matsuyama
- 37 kmShimanami KaidoA 60 km island-hopping expressway across the Seto Inland Sea from Onomichi to Imabari, leaping between six islands on soaring suspension bridges including the world-class Kurushima-Kaikyo Bridge.
- 45 kmShikoku KarstA limestone plateau road running the Ehime–Kochi border at around 1,400 m, with cattle grazing among white karst outcrops and unbroken ridge views. One of the highest and most open drives in western Japan.
- 64 kmMount Misen (Miyajima)The highest peak on Miyajima Island with ancient forests, wild deer, and panoramic views of the Seto Inland Sea from its summit.
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