Why go
- Prefecture capital and Core city in Shikoku, Japan.
- Served by Matsuyama Airport (MYJ).
History
Matsuyama is the capital city of Ehime Prefecture, on the island of Shikoku, in Japan and is also Shikoku's largest city. As of 1 October 2022, the city had an estimated population of 494,100 in 243,541 households and a population density of 1,200 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 429.35 square kilometres (165.77 sq mi).
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 6 airlines, 8 direct destinations
- All Nippon Airways NH (737, 767, DH8, A320, A321, 777-200…) · 5 routes: Nagoya*, Okinawa, Osaka*, Seoul*, Tokyo
- Japan Airlines Domestic JL (A319, 767, CRJ) · 3 routes: Osaka*, Shanghai*, Tokyo
- Asiana Airlines OZ (A321) · 1 route: Seoul
- China Eastern Airlines MU (A319) · 1 route: Shanghai
- Genesis GK (A320) · 1 route: Tokyo
- Peach Aviation MM (A320) · 1 route: Osaka
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 3 airlines, 3 direct destinations
- All Nippon Airways NH (735, 737-800, 767, DH8) · 2 routes: Osaka*, Tokyo
- Fuji Dream Airlines JH (Embraer 170) · 1 route: Nagoya
- Japan Airlines Domestic JL (737-800) · 1 route: Tokyo
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
credit: Wikipedia / Wikimedia Commons · See source page
When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Matsuyama Airport (MYJ); 2 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: MYJ has direct flights to 8 destinations on 6 airlines (incl. Osaka, Seoul, Shanghai, Tokyo, Nagoya…). By water: 6 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: 松山港三津浜旅客待合所, 6.1 km); routes include 三津の渡し, 中島汽船西線/東線(高浜港寄港便), 中島汽船東線(松山観光港寄港便).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Matsuyama. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
Coaches & shuttles
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.