Ichibancho Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A steam locomotive on tracks with a building in the background.
A vintage bus parked on a city street with buildings and a tower in the background.
A modern interior with a glass railing, concrete walls, and a staircase.
A corridor with a wall covered in numerous black and white photographs.
A globe and a model ship in a museum.

Stay near popular Ichibancho attractions

A modern building with large glass windows reflecting dense green foliage.

Saka no Ue no Kumo Museum

7.6/10 (67 reviews)
The dark, angled slates and glass panels create a stylish building to house a museum based on a novel dear to Matsuyama locals.
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Activities

Ehime: Dogo Onsen Culture Walk—Bathhouse, Shrine & Food

Ehime Dogo Onsen Culture Walk - Bathhouse, Shrine & Food

AU$172
per adult
Ehime Dogo Onsen Culture Walk - Bathhouse, Shrine & Food
Matsuyama 8hr Private Tour with Licensed Guide & Vehicle

Matsuyama 8hr Private Tour with Licensed Guide & Vehicle

AU$1,449
per adult
Matsuyama 8hr Private Tour with Licensed Guide & Vehicle
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Our pick of the best Ichibancho Hotel Deals

Daiwa Roynet Hotel Matsuyama

Daiwa Roynet Hotel Matsuyama

3.5 out of 5
Ichibanchou 2-6-5 Matsuyama Ehime
The price is AU$103 per night from 23 Nov to 24 Nov
AU$103
23 Nov - 24 Nov
Stay at this hotel in Matsuyama. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
"We were assigned to a room in the new wing of the hotel. The room was clean and the amenities were well equipped. The location was also very conveniently located close to Odori shopping and dining area and the Iyo-den city train. The staff was cordial and helpful as always expected in Japan."

Reviewed on 23 Oct 2026

Daiwa Roynet Hotel Matsuyama
Candeo Hotels Matsuyama Okaido

Candeo Hotels Matsuyama Okaido

4 out of 5
2 Chome-5-12 Okaido Matsuyama Ehime-ken
The price is AU$123 per night from 23 Nov to 24 Nov
AU$123
23 Nov - 24 Nov
Stay at this hotel in Matsuyama. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and on-site spa services. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"Sky Spa was wonderful City view. Breakfast are so good. Accessible to castle is best"

Reviewed on 21 Oct 2026

Candeo Hotels Matsuyama Okaido
Hiyori Hotel Matsuyama

Hiyori Hotel Matsuyama

3 out of 5
3-3-1 Matsuyama Ehime
The price is AU$79 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
AU$79
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Stay at this hotel in Matsuyama. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Dogo Onsen and Saka no Ue no Kumo Museum ...
Hiyori Hotel Matsuyama
ANA Crowne Plaza Matsuyama by IHG

ANA Crowne Plaza Matsuyama by IHG

3.5 out of 5
3-2-1 Ichiban-cho Matsuyama Ehime-ken
The price is AU$130 per night from 23 Nov to 24 Nov
AU$130
23 Nov - 24 Nov
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Matsuyama. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Very clean and spacious room."

Reviewed on 22 Oct 2026

ANA Crowne Plaza Matsuyama by IHG
Toyoko Inn Matsuyama Ichibancho

Toyoko Inn Matsuyama Ichibancho

3 out of 5
Ichibancho 1-10-8 Matsuyama Ehime
The price is AU$87 per night from 23 Nov to 24 Nov
AU$87
23 Nov - 24 Nov
Stay at this hotel in Matsuyama. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Dogo Onsen and Akiyama Brothers Birthplace are ...
Toyoko Inn Matsuyama Ichibancho
HOTEL LEPO CHAHAL

HOTEL LEPO CHAHAL

3 out of 5
3-1-1 Ichibancho, matsuyama Matsuyama Ehime
The price is AU$269 per night from 28 Oct to 29 Oct
AU$269
28 Oct - 29 Oct
Stay at this hotel in Matsuyama. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Dogo Onsen and Saka no Ue no Kumo Museum ...
HOTEL LEPO CHAHAL
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Our guide on where to stay in Ichibancho

Find the best Ichibancho areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A traditional Japanese building with a sloped roof and wooden structure, located in an urban area with modern buildings nearby.
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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 Isaniwa Shrine, and jump on the metro at Dogo Onsen Tram Stop to get around the city.

A steam locomotive on tracks with a building in the background.
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Okaido

Okaido might not have many top sights, but Saka no Ue no Kumo Museum and Bansuiso are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

A traditional Japanese building with multiple levels and ornate architecture, illuminated by warm lighting.

Nibancho

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Nibancho and surrounding area, you can visit Saka no Ue no Kumo Museum and Bansuiso.

A busy urban street with a tram, a taxi, and pedestrians.

Sanbancho

Sanbancho is well liked for its historical sites, and you can visit sights like Saka no Ue no Kumo Museum and Bansuiso if you have time to explore the area.

A wooden signpost with multiple directions and names in Japanese, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.
Photo by DVMG
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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.

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