[Town walk] Stroll around Matsuyama Castle and enjoy local shopping
A 'must see' for first time visitors to Matsuyama! As one of Japan's 12 original castles dating back to before the Edo period, Matsuyama Castle is the symbol of Matsuyama City. Take a rest at Jozanso, a café on the top of the hill. You can choose a refreshment between the two specialties, Iyokan ora
What To Expect
Stop 1
Pass bySancho ropeway station(Chojaganaru), Marunouchi, Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture Take the ropeway and walk to the summit of Katsuyama for about 20 minutes
Stop 2
⏱ 30 minMatsuyama Castle (entrance to the castle tower) Matsuyama Castle is a vast Hirayama castle with a main enclosure at the summit of Shiroyama (Katsuyama) at an altitude of 132 m in the center of Matsuyama City, and Ninomaru (Ninomaru Historical Garden) and Sannomaru (Horinouchi) at the foot. is.
Stop 3
⏱ 15 minJozanso (rest with Iyokan soft or handmade amazake) Take a rest at a café “Jozanso” and enjoy soft-serve ice cream with Iyokan orange flavor or homemade Amazake, sweet fermented rice drink.
Stop 4
⏱ 45 minGet on the ropeway or the chairlift to go down. Take a stroll along the famous Ropeway street and Okaido shopping arcade, where you can check out the local souvenirs.
What to Bring
- •Public transportation options are available nearby
- •Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- •Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- •Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- •Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- •There are some steep stairs and slopes included in the itinerary. All guests must be age 7 or older and physically fit enough to walk the entire course. Infants are not allowed to join the tour.
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