[Town walk] Stroll around Matsuyama Castle and enjoy local shopping
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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 orange soft-serve ice cream and homemade Amazake (sweet fermented rice drink). Stroll along Ropeway and Okaido shopping arcade to discover some local delights. ※Reservations are accepted from 2 people. ※The tour will go on, rain or shine. (Bring rain gear as needed.) The chairlift stops running on rainy days. In case of a thundery day, both of the chairlift and ropeway will be out of service. The tour will be cancelled if the management determines it difficult to ensure the safety of participants due to heavy weather such as typhoon or conditions unsuitable for walking. Please be careful not to get heat stroke during the tour in the extremely hot season from June to September.
Your experience
Stop 1
Sancho ropeway station(Chojaganaru), Marunouchi, Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture Take the ropeway and walk to the summit of Katsuyama for about 20 minutes
Stop 2
Matsuyama 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
Jozanso (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
Get 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’s included
- Guide fee・Admission fee to the buildings of Matsuyama Castle・Some refreshments at Jozanso café
Not included
- Matsuyama Castle Ropeway / Lift Round-Trip Fares
Meeting and pickup
Meet in front of the ticket counter on the 1st floor of the station building of Matsuyama Castle Ropeway.
Before you go
- 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.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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