Popular places to visit

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.

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.
Top hotels in Dogomachi

Hotel MyStays Matsuyama
An excellent hotel in a convenient and great location. Views to the castle available.
Reviewed on 12 Nov, 2025

Daiwa Roynet Hotel Matsuyama
Great hotel at great location, there’s bus stop across the street that go to the airport directly so convenient
Reviewed on 21 Nov, 2025

REF Matsuyama City Station by Vessel Hotels
Wonderful!!
Reviewed on 17 Apr, 2025

Candeo Hotels Matsuyama Okaido
Lovely hotel with very friendly staff. Excellent location in the heart of Matsuyama.
Reviewed on 7 Nov, 2025

Hotel Patio Dogo
Room was clean and very spacious. Just a tad outdated. Location fantastic
Reviewed on 9 Nov, 2025

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
Other neighbourhoods around Dogomachi

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.

Ichibancho
If you're spending some time in Ichibancho, Saka no Ue no Kumo Museum and Akiyama Brothers Birthplace are top sights worth seeing.

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.

Miyatamachi
Miyatamachi might not have many top sights, but Matsuyama Central Park and Matsuyama Castle are two attractions nearby that you can check out.


