Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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 February
Estimated hotel price
₹ 8639
1 night at 3-star hotel
Matsuyama in February
Estimated hotel price
₹ 8639
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.

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 Yesaway and HM Rent a Car, among others, in Osaka.

Plane

When flying to Matsuyama, you’ll arrive at Matsuyama (MYJ), which is located 6 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 Yesaway and HM Rent a Car, among others, in Osaka.

Airports near Matsuyama

HIJHiroshima
OITOita
MYJMatsuyama

Airlines serving Matsuyama

Lufthansa
Good (8,282 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,591 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,266 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,455 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,652 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,712 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,389 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,419 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,782 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,522 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,397 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,628 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (319 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (13,088 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (245 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (429 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,326 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,942 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,912 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,218 reviews)
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Where to stay in Matsuyama

Average rates range from around ₹ 9,001 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 60,259 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Matsuyama

Most booked hotels in Matsuyama

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Daiwa Roynet Hotel Matsuyama
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
₹ 5,678+
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Candeo Hotels Matsuyama Okaido
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
₹ 6,446+
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Hotel Mystays Matsuyama
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
₹ 3,796+
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Hiring a car in Matsuyama

Expect to pay ₹ 102 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 ₹ 1,230 and ₹ 1,640. Economy (Honda Fit or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Matsuyama, while also 40% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay ₹ 102 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 ₹ 1,230 and ₹ 1,640. Economy (Honda Fit or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Matsuyama, while also 40% cheaper than other types, on average.

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