Matsuyama
Matsuyama, the largest city on Shikoku island and capital of Ehime Prefecture, pairs a dense café and restaurant scene with a coastal setting and easy access to the mountains inland. The city also carries a reputation for literary and cultural depth unusual for a provincial capital, making it a practical base for exploring the wider Shikoku region.
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- Population511,192
- Nearest water from center 0.4 km0.3 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 6.1 km3.8 mi
Nearest airports
Matsuyama: quick answers
Where is Matsuyama?
Matsuyama is in Matsuyama City, Japan.
How do you get to Matsuyama?
The nearest airport is Matsuyama (MYJ), about 24 min away by road. The nearest train station is 松山市, about 3 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Matsuyama?
The warmest month is August, averaging 26°C79°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 4°C40°F. The wettest month is June, with about 269 mm10.6 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Matsuyama?
OpenStreetMap lists 11 museums, 78 restaurants, 28 cafés and 23 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Matsuyama?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Imabari, Ozu and Yawatahama. Matsuyama is listed among the day trips from Hiroshima.