Timeline
16:09
Pick up warm pastries for the walk up. Yunomachi Bakery opens early and is just a short stroll from the park entrance.
16:39
Dōgo Park & Yuzuki Castle Ruins
Walk up to Dōgo Park & Yuzuki Castle Ruins. By mid-April, the park is filled with people enjoying the season, but you can find a quiet spot on the ruins to watch the sun dip below the horizon toward the WNW.
19:09
Head to Nikitatsu-an for dinner. This sophisticated Japanese brasserie is next door to the brewery and serves Dōgo Beer. It is open until 21:30, giving you plenty of time to enjoy a meal as the evening sets in.
20:09
End the night with a drink at Dōgo Bakushukan. Located to the right of Dōgo Onsen Honkan, this bar and grill restaurant offers a warm, semi-German atmosphere and also serves Dōgo Beer. It stays open until 22:00.
Local tip
Dōgo Park is very popular for hanami in April. Arrive early to secure a good viewing spot on the castle ruins before the crowds fully settle in.
Check before you go
- Yunomachi Bakery is closed on Sundays and Mondays. Check if your visit falls on a weekend.
- Nikitatsu-an and Dōgo Bakushukan are closed on Tuesdays. Plan your evening for Wednesday through Sunday.
Worth knowing
- Yunomachi Bakery is open at 16:09 only on Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa
- Nikitatsu-an is open at 19:09 only on Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa, Su
- Dōgo Bakushukan is open at 20:09 only on Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa, Su
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Matsuyama (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).