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MeowScore 😻96/100
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🐈 Cats in the city 😸
☀️ Sun-soaked days 😸
🚗 Traffic density 😻
🔈 Noisiness 😸
📸 Views and Sightseeing 😸
🌳 Parks and greenery 😻
👮‍♂️ Safety 😻

Best month

May

Beautiful weather for island exploration.

🎉
january

Visit Matsuyama to witness its traditional New Year's events.

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february

Explore some of the snow-covered castles or soak in a hot spring.

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march

Cherry blossoms bloom, creating a stunning atmosphere for strolling and picnicking.

🎊
april

Spring festivals take place throughout the city, with parades and performances.

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may

Enjoy the warm weather and take a day trip to the nearby islands.

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june

The rainy season begins - a perfect excuse to cuddle inside with a good book.

🎆
july

Watch the fireworks festivals that light up the night skies.

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august

The city comes alive with the summer festivals, showcasing traditional music, dance, and food.

🍊
september

Try Matsuyama's famous citrus fruits such as mikan and iyokan.

🍂
october

Experience the vibrant colors of autumn with a hike up the Ishizuchi mountain.

🛀
november

Visit Dogo Onsen, one of Japan's oldest and most famous hot springs.

🎄
december

Enjoy the festive lights and the holiday cheer around the city.

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Reasonable prices

Bigmac $?

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Matsuyama offers a range of shopping options with a mix of high-end and budget-friendly stores. Prices for food and transportation are reasonable, but accommodation can be pricey during peak seasons.

Visit local markets and street food vendors for affordable meals. Consider staying in guesthouses or capsule hotels for cheaper accommodations.

Usual visit duration

1-3 days

onsen, castle, historic streets

Usual visit duration

1-3 days

onsen, castle, historic streets

Matsuyama is perfect for a short trip to experience the hot springs, the castle, and the charming city.

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internet situation

great Speed

fast fiber-optic connections

excellent Availability

widely available in public places

great Cellular

good coverage but can be weak indoors

Electric socket type B

Common in North and Central America. Safer because of grounding pin, mind voltage differences.

JPY

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biking possible

Bike lanes & rentals

walkable

Good sidewalks and parks

LGBTQ hostile

Conservative culture

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Things to do

The mainstream

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Shiki Memorial Museum
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Ishite-ji Temple
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Matsuyama City Station
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Dogo Onsen
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Matsuyama Castle

The mainstream

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Shiki Memorial Museum

A museum dedicated to the famous poet Shiki Masaoka. The exhibits feature his writings and personal belongings, a must-visit for cultured cats!

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Ishite-ji Temple

A peaceful temple that's over 1,200 years old. The grounds are filled with beautiful gardens and statues of cats. A perfect spot for a spiritual cat.

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🚂
Matsuyama City Station

A beautiful train station with a retro feel. The iconic building is a cat's dream, with plenty of places to curl up and watch the trains go by.

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🛀
Dogo Onsen

A traditional hot spring bathhouse that is over 100 years old. The perfect place for a cat to relax and soak their paws in the healing waters.

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Matsuyama Castle

A historic castle with stunning views of the city and ocean. A must-visit for any cat who loves Japanese history and architecture.

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Off the beaten path

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Shibata-jinja Shrine
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Matsuyama Castle Ropeway
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Dōgo Kōen
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Ishite-ji Temple
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Senzu-En

Off the beaten path

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Shibata-jinja Shrine

A quiet and mystical shrine hidden in the forest, with stairs leading to a sacred stone believed to grant wishes to cats.

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Matsuyama Castle Ropeway

A cable car that takes cats to the top of Matsuyama Castle, offering a breathtaking view of the city.

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🏰
Dōgo Kōen

A spacious park with a castle-like building, a rose garden, and a fountain that cats can play around.

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🙏
Ishite-ji Temple

One of the 88 temples of the Shikoku Pilgrimage, with a fascinating underground passage and hidden niches to explore.

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🌸
Senzu-En

A peaceful garden with a small pond and bridges, perfect for cats to relax and enjoy the nature.

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biking possible

Bike lanes & rentals

walkable

Good sidewalks and parks

LGBTQ hostile

Conservative culture

Mindful meoweler tips

Experience Dogo Onsen, Japan's oldest hot spring.

Enjoy soothing baths and luxurious amenities favored even by Japan's imperial family.

Visit Matsuyama Castle, one of the few original castles left standing in Japan.

Meow-vel at the impressive construction and panoramic views of the city.

Try botchan dango, a popular local sweet made of three colored rice dumplings.

Satisfy your sweet tooth and impress your feline friends with your culinary prowess.

Take a scenic cable car ride up Mt. Katsuyama for breathtaking views of the Seto Inland Sea.

Enjoy the lush foliage and catch glimpses of wild monkeys and deer on the way up.

Explore Ishite-ji, one of Japan's 88 sacred temples.

Admire intricate architecture and peaceful courtyards, and feel the spiritual energy throughout.

Useful external sites

www.matsuyama-sightseeing.com/en

Visit Matsuyama City↗

Official website for tourism in Matsuyama, Japan

en.japantravel.com/ehime/matsuyama

Japan Travel Guide - Matsuyama↗

Travel guide with information about attractions, restaurants, and hotels in Matsuyama

www.japan-guide.com/e/e5650.html

Japan-Guide: Matsuyama↗

Comprehensive guide with information about attractions, transportation, and accommodations in Matsuyama

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