Sanbancho Travel Guide
Matsuyama
Popular places to visit
Dogo Onsen
Soak in the natural thermal water and admire the architecture and period décor of the bathhouse that inspired the wonderful drawings of the animated film Spirited Away.
Matsuyama Castle
Picturesque cherry blossom trees form a different kind of moat around a three-story feudal castle with views extending across Matsuyama.
Shiki Memorial Museum
As one of the four haiku masters of Japan, poet Masaoka Shiki was a bright, yet fleeting, light in Japanese literature.
Matsuyama Castle Ropeway
You can find out about the history of Matsuyama with a stop at Matsuyama Castle Ropeway. Make time to visit the temples and monuments while you're in the area.
Dogo Park
Explore the great outdoors at Dogo Park, a lovely green space in Matsuyama. Discover the area's museums and temples.
Saka no Ue no Kumo Museum
The dark, angled slates and glass panels create a stylish building to house a museum based on a novel dear to Matsuyama locals.
Top hotels in Sanbancho
Comfort Hotel Matsuyama
Great location! Walkable to matsuyama city station and the JR station. Right across the street from tram stops. Room was comfortable and clean, bed was comfortable, but the pillows were not. Breakfast was average, but definitely not the worst we had in Japan! Nice to be able to get a tea or water ...
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
Tennen Onsen Matsuyama New Grand Hotel
After a long day sightseeing it was very nice to relax in the onsen. Staff was very helpful and polite. I need to a sewing kit and the staff was kind enough to loan me one.
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
Daiwa Roynet Hotel Matsuyama
Perfect hotel situated within walking distance to Matsuyama Castle and many nearby restaurants. There is a Starbucks two blocks away, if you need a coffee fix. And the hotel is easily accessible from the train station by the trolley cars and the local bus depot is a block from the hotel.
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
REF Matsuyama City Station by Vessel Hotels
The pillowcase had a lingering odor.
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Nest Hotel Matsuyama
staff very kind
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
Hotel MyStays Matsuyama
Wonderful place! The staff is great and the room was the perfect size with wonderful amenities! There are plenty of food options around and it’s about a 5 minute walk from the tram station! Each room also has its own AC where some hotels in Japan only have central AC it was nice to have personal ...
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Sanbancho
Ichibancho
If you're spending some time in Ichibancho, Saka no Ue no Kumo Museum and Akiyama Brothers Birthplace are top sights worth seeing.
Okaido
Okaido might not have many top sights, but Saka no Ue no Kumo Museum and Matsuyama Castle Ropeway are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Miyatamachi
Miyatamachi might not have many top sights, but Matsuyama Central Park and Matsuyama Castle are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Dogomachi
While you're in Dogomachi, take in top sights like Dogo Park and jump on the metro at Dogo Onsen Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Dogo Hot Spring
Well liked for its restaurants and museums, Dogo Hot Spring is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Shiki Memorial Museum and Botchan Karakuri Clock, and jump on the metro at Dogo Onsen Tram Stop to get around the city.
