Matsuyama-shi

Matsuyama, meaning "pine mountain", is the homely capital of Ehime prefecture. Quite provincial yet hospitable to travelers, and a hub of business and shopping amongst the lazy calm of the countryside, Matsuyama has much to offer in the way of curious literary and cultural assets.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Matsuyama Castle and Bunker.

Matsuyama Castle

Castle

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Matsuyama Castle is a "flatland-mountain"-style Japanese castle that was built in 1603 on Mount Katsuyama, in the city of Matsuyama in Ehime Prefecture, Japan.

Bunker

Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY-SA 3.0.

A bunker is a defensive fortification designed to protect people and valued materials from falling bombs, artillery, or other attacks. Bunkers are almost always underground, in contrast to blockhouses which are mostly above ground. Bunker is situated 5 km west of Matsuyama-shi.

Matsuyama

Railway station

Photo: CT-May, CC0.

Matsuyama Station is a passenger railway station located in the city of Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture, Japan. It is operated by JR Shikoku and has the station number "Y46".

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Masaki and Dogo-yunomachi.

Masaki

Town

Photo: DVMG, CC BY 3.0.

Masaki is a town located in Iyo District, Ehime Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 September 2022, the town had an estimated population of 30,411 in 13768 households and a population density of 1500 persons per km². Masaki is situated 7 km southwest of Matsuyama-shi.

Dogo-yunomachi

Quarter

Photo: Wei-Te Wong, CC BY-SA 2.0.

Dogo-yunomachi is a quarter.

Matsuyama-shi

Location: Ehime, Shikoku, Japan, East Asia, Asia
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Latitude

33.8357° or 33° 50′ 8″ north

Longitude

132.7622° or 132° 45′ 44″ east

Population

518,000

Elevation

40 metres (131 feet)

Open location code

8Q5JRQP6+7V

GeoNames ID

1857456

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In Other Languages

“Matsuyama-shi” goes by many names.

Japanese: “まつやまし”
Japanese: “松山”
Japanese: “松山市”

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Localities in the Area

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Matsuyamashi-eki and Matsuyama-shi-eki-mae-eki.

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