Join this immersive walking tour of downtown Matsuyama, the vibrant capital of Ehime Prefecture on Shikoku Island, filmed in May 2025. This one-hour stroll captures the unique atmosphere of Matsuyama’s city center on a rainy weekend morning. Known for its historic Matsuyama Castle and the legendary Dogo Onsen (道後温泉), Matsuyama blends deep literary history and scenic nature with modern urban life.

The video opens with a visit to Dogo Onsen, one of Japan’s oldest and most famous hot spring baths. Dogo Onsen is renowned for its classic architecture, featured in literature and said to have inspired the bathhouse in Studio Ghibli’s ‘Spirited Away.’ The tour then winds through Okaido Street (大街道), a bustling shopping arcade lined with local boutiques, restaurants, and lively pedestrian activity, ideal for anyone interested in city walks or everyday Japanese culture.

Next, the route continues to Gintengai Street (銀天街), Matsuyama’s commercial heart, offering a local shopping experience and covered walkways perfect for rainy days. Along the way, you’ll pass Matsuyama-shi station and the larger Matsuyama station, two hubs connecting residents and visitors alike to the rest of Ehime and Shikoku. Each segment of the walk gives viewers a sense of Matsuyama’s mild climate, inviting cityscape, and local life—a great reference for travelers considering Matsuyama as a destination or anyone seeking authentic urban scenery from Japan’s Seto Inland Sea region.