Matsuyama Castle is one of Japan's three largest joint-type flatland castles, standing on Katsuyama in the center of Matsuyama. Many of the buildings are designated as important cultural properties of Japan, and the castle is famous for its cherry blossoms in spring. At the foot of the mountain is the tranquil Ninomaru Historical Garden.

Next to the hotel, just a few minutes walk down Ropeway Street, you will find the ropeway lift to the inner citadel of Matsuyama Castle. A Madonna dressed in a hakama will guide you on the ropeway.
On nice days, we also recommend taking the lift.

Dogo Onsen is a famous hot spring with alkaline simple hot springs. The main building has been designated as an Important Cultural Property of Japan. In the surrounding area, you will also find the "Botchan" mechanical clock and the footbath at Hojoen. Please enjoy the townscape that exudes the scent of history and literature.

A modern building made of concrete and glass, designed by Tadao Ando, this new museum follows the lives of three Matsuyama natives: the haiku poet Masaoka Shiki, Army General Akiyama Yoshifuru, and Navy Vice Admiral Akiyama Saneyuki, and conveys the message of Ryotaro Shiba, from the Meiji period to modern times, allowing visitors to Matsuyama to feel and contemplate the passage of time here.

Bansuiso was built in 1922 as a villa by Count Sadakoto Hisamatsu, a descendant of the former lord of Matsuyama. At the time, it was the most popular social venue, attracting notables from all walks of life, and was a place that members of the imperial family would always stop by when they visited the prefecture.

The main hall, Niomon Gate, triple pagoda, bell tower, and other facilities are designated as national treasures and important cultural properties, and the sound of pilgrims' bells echoes through the grounds, along with the constant flow of incense smoke.

The museum is divided into themes and features works such as haiku, tanka, and essays. Materials on literary figures and haiku poets who were friends with Shiki are also on display.

The Botchan Train, which once carried Shiki, Soseki, and many other people, has been a popular train on the Matsuyama Plain from the Meiji period to the mid-Showa period, and is now back in the castle town of the 21st century. It even passes in front of the hotel.

This is Otemachi Station, where Iyotetsu's suburban train line, the Takahama Line, and the city train line, the Otemachi Line, cross at a right angle.

This museum displays items related to the late Itami Juzo, a Matsuyama native who was active as a film director, actor, essayist, etc.

Located opposite the hotel is Matsuyama's representative arcade, a shopping zone lined with department stores, restaurants, general stores, and more.

The zoo has a well-balanced collection of 823 animals of about 170 species (as of March 31, 2010). The panoramic exhibits create a three-dimensional landscape, and the street (zone) guided tour around the world of animal kingdoms will stimulate your sense of adventure.

Prefectural Route 383 runs east to west for about 25km through the Shikoku Karst, also known as the "Switzerland of Japan." The road leads to the deep blue sky, with the ridges of the mountains in the distance visible, and the sky feels so close that you could reach out and touch the clouds. The spectacular views have led to the road being selected as one of Japan's 100 most scenic roads.

Blessed with natural scenery, on a clear day you can see the entire Seto Inland Sea with its many islands.

The moment when two bulls weighing over 1 ton stare at each other and collide will make your palms sweat. Regular bullfighting tournaments are held five times a year.