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A Matsuyama travel itinerary filled with gentle romance

#TravelItinerary A 3-Day, 2-Night Matsuyama Travel Guide You'll Regret Missing Matsuyama, Shikoku's largest city, offers the charm of Japan's oldest hot springs and a castle town! ✨ Easily accessible via direct flights from Tokyo and Osaka or via Shikoku's transportation network. ✔️ Location & Transportation • Central city of Ehime Prefecture, Shikoku • Direct flights from Tokyo/Osaka to Matsuyama take approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes ✈️ • Convenient access to both the city and the surrounding area via the JR Shikoku Railway and the Iyo Railway (streetcar) 🚋 ✔️ Travel Highlights • Day 1: Arrive at Matsuyama → Explore the magnificent Matsuyama Castle 🏯 → In the evening, soak in the hot springs at the 1,200-year-old Dogo Onsen Main Building ♨️ • Day 2: Suburb excursion by JR train 🚆 → Visit Ozu, known as "Japan's Little Kyoto," to explore Ozu Castle and Keichuan Temple → Visit Shimonada Station, the closest station to the sea in Japan, to enjoy the sunset 🌅 (a must-see photo opportunity 📷) • Day 3: Pilgrimage to Ishiteji Temple → Enjoy shopping and Mikkan desserts in Dogo Onsen Village before returning home ✈️ ✔️ Travel Tips 📍 Dogo Onsen Main Building requires advance reservations 📍 Save money on transportation to Ozu and Shimonada with the JR 1-Day Pass 🚆 📍 Visit Shimonada Station around sunset for the best views 🌊 ✨ If you're looking to experience the charm of a small Japanese town and a romantic sunset, a 3-day, 2-night trip to Matsuyama this summer is the way to go. 👉 Follow [@mozzi_orzl_] for more great tips on traveling to small Japanese towns! #MatsuyamaTravel #MatsuyamaCastle #DogoOnsen #EhimeTravel #ShikokuTravel #OzuTravel #ShimonadaStation #SmallJapaneseCityTravel #JapaneseHotSpringTravel #JapanTravelRecommendations #JapanSuburbsTravel #TramTravel #TravelInstagram
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Posted: Sep 2, 2025
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