Timeline
09:00
Arrive at Taizanji as it opens. The 11-headed Kannon and Shitenno god statues are best appreciated in the quiet morning light before the crowds arrive.
09:45
Walk 36 minutes NE to Wakeham Park. This is a good spot to sit, have a packed lunch or snack, and enjoy the open space away from the temple grounds.
10:45
Head 46 minutes ENE to Ootsuka Park. End your morning here with a final moment of rest in another green space nearby.
Local tip
Since there are no food shops listed in the immediate vicinity of these parks, bring your own lunch and water. The walks between parks are short but require checking the route carefully.
Check before you go
- Verify opening hours for Taizanji on the day of your visit.
- Check the local route for walking between Taizanji, Wakeham Park, and Ootsuka Park as directions are not provided.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Matsuyama (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).