Identity summary
3 to 6 days
Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Recommended car
City · Heritage · Countryside
Good accessibility
Sweet rhythm
General presentation
Matsuyama et Uchiko
Perched castle, historic bath and merchant village give to the northwest of Shikoku a strong heritage continuity.
To understand what Matsuyama and Uchiko are, you must look at the castle of Matsuyama, Dōgo Onsen Honkan and historic quarter of Uchiko. These places give you a view of a territory marked by urban life, heritage and countryside and allow you to move from emblematic sites to more intimate stages.
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For a stay of 3 to 6 days, a quiet rhythm works well. Also to be anticipated: variable influx depending on the season. A car is usually the easiest way to connect the different sectors. The main sites are generally easy to access.
Strengths and constraints
Strengths
- Matsuyama Castle
- Dōgo Onsen Honkan
- Historical district of Uchiko
Before you choose
- Variable frequency depending on season
- Parking to anticipate in the center
Places worth visiting
A selection to start dreaming and organizing the stay — not an exhaustive list of everything there is to see.
Castle
Château de Matsuyama
The castle of Matsuyama occupies a high hill in the centre of the city, accessible by foot or by mechanical lift. Doors, walls and historic dungeon form a very complete defensive ensemble, with an extended view up to the inner sea.
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Dōgo Onsen Honkan
Dōgo Onsen Honkan is a large public bath of wood and stone whose volumes have superimposed over time. The access modalities evolve with the restorations, but the thermal district, its arcades and nearby baths keep an interest even without long swimming.
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Quartier historique d'Uchiko
Uchiko retains a long street of commercial houses linked to vegetal wax, with clear walls, workshops and old open residences. The Kabuki Uchiko-za theatre completes this reading of a prosperous village without turning the whole into a completely frozen decor.
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