Timeline
16:55
Grab a coffee and a sweet treat. The shop is open until 22:00, so you have plenty of time before the sun goes down.
17:10
Walk up the 135 stone steps to Isaniwa Shrine. This is your viewing spot. On 24 October, the sun sets directly behind Matsuyama Castle from here at around 17:25. Find a quiet corner on the hill.
17:45
Head down to Dōgo Bakushukan for dinner. It is just a short walk from the shrine and serves Dōgo Beer. The restaurant is open until 22:00 on Sundays.
Local tip
The walk up to Isaniwa Shrine involves 135 steps. Wear comfortable shoes and allow extra time if the path is crowded.
Check before you go
- Isaniwa Shrine is accessible by car or by climbing 135 stone steps.
- Dōgo Bakushukan is open Tu-Su 11:00-22:00. It is closed on Mondays.
Worth knowing
- Sun position is calculated. We have not confirmed the view is unobstructed.
- Dōgo Bakushukan is open at 17:45 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).