Timeline
15:37
Grab a quick bite or drink at Hyougetsu before heading out. It is a noodles restaurant open from 11:00 to 20:00 on Tuesday through Saturday.
16:22
Walk to Sairinji. This is where Kōbō Daishi struck the ground to create a pond. The 11-headed Kannon statue stands here.
16:52
Walk five minutes southwest to Jōnobuchi Park. Find a spot facing west-southwest to watch the sun dip below the horizon.
17:37
Return to Sairinji as the light fades. Stay for the quiet atmosphere of the temple grounds after the sun has set.
Local tip
Check the route if you need specific directions from Hyougetsu to the parks. The walk between Sairinji and Jōnobuchi Park is short and easy.
Check before you go
- Hyougetsu is open Tu-Sa 11:00-20:00. Ensure your visit fits within these hours.
Worth knowing
- Hyougetsu is open at 15:37 only on Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Matsuyama (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).