Matsuyama travel guide

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You're Going to Love Matsuyama

With a population of 443,322, Matsuyama is the largest city in Ehime Prefecture, Japan by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Matsuyama has to offer.

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When to visit Matsuyama

Matsuyama in May
Estimated hotel price
₹ 8742
1 night at 3-star hotel
Matsuyama in May
Estimated hotel price
₹ 8742
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Matsuyama in August, when the average temperature is 26 °C, and the highest can go up to 31 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 0 °C, with an average temperature of 5 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 220 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Matsuyama, with an average rainfall of 50 mm.

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How to Get to Matsuyama

Plane

When flying to Matsuyama, you’ll arrive at Matsuyama (MYJ), which is located 6 km from the city centre.

Train

The train station in Matsuyama is called Matsuyama, and is located 1.4 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Matsuyama is to pick up a car hire from Osaka, which is about 267 km from Matsuyama. You’ll find branches of BEST KANSAI CAR RENTAL and Yesaway, among others, in Osaka.

Plane

When flying to Matsuyama, you’ll arrive at Matsuyama (MYJ), which is located 6 km from the city centre.

Train

The train station in Matsuyama is called Matsuyama, and is located 1.4 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Matsuyama is to pick up a car hire from Osaka, which is about 267 km from Matsuyama. You’ll find branches of BEST KANSAI CAR RENTAL and Yesaway, among others, in Osaka.

Airports near Matsuyama

Airlines serving Matsuyama

Lufthansa
Good (7,046 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,839 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,245 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (853 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (852 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,461 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (148 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (325 reviews)
Hawaiian Airlines
Good (2,406 reviews)
Air China
Good (88 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,899 reviews)
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Where to stay in Matsuyama

Average rates range from around ₹ 8,049 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 47,633 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Matsuyama

Most booked hotels in Matsuyama

Daiwa Roynet Hotel Matsuyama
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
₹ 6,217+
Candeo Hotels Matsuyama Okaido
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
₹ 6,387+
Hotel Mystays Matsuyama
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
₹ 3,885+
Matsuyama Tokyu Rei Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
₹ 4,854+

Hiring a car in Matsuyama

Expect to pay ₹ 98 per litre in Matsuyama (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,175 and ₹ 1,567. The most frequently booked car type in Matsuyama is Compact (Nissan Versa Note or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Honda Fit or similar) is, on average, 45% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay ₹ 98 per litre in Matsuyama (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,175 and ₹ 1,567. The most frequently booked car type in Matsuyama is Compact (Nissan Versa Note or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Honda Fit or similar) is, on average, 45% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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