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Sunset at Ishiteji

Catch the last light on the temple grounds before heading to the castle ruins.

Best time: 17:35About 105 min

Timeline

  1. 16:37

    Dōgo Bakushukan

    Grab a beer and some snacks at Dōgo Bakushukan.

  2. 16:45

    Dōgo Park & Yuzuki Castle Ruins

    Walk up to Dōgo Park & Yuzuki Castle Ruins to find a good vantage point.

  3. 17:22

    Ishiteji

    Head to Ishiteji for the golden light and sunset view.

  4. 18:07

    Nikitatsu-an

    End the evening with dinner at Nikitatsu-an.

Local tip

Check the route to Ishiteji as transport details are not provided. The walk from the castle ruins to the temple is steep, so pace yourself.

Check before you go

  • Dōgo Bakushukan is open Tu-Su 11:00-22:00.
  • Nikitatsu-an is open Tu-Su 11:00-21:30.

Worth knowing

  • Dōgo Bakushukan is open at 16:37 only on Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa, Su
  • Nikitatsu-an is open at 18:07 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).

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