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This private and customizable tour for Matsuyama is perfect for guests who would like to have their own itinerary planned based on their interests and preferences, allowing guests to experience the city at their own pace. Discover Matsuyama at your own pace on this fully customizable 8-hour full day private tour with an English-speaking (or other language) tour guide. Create a dream tour that’s perfect for your interests and preferences. After booking, you'll receive a form with various themes, facilitating easy selection based on your interests. Whether it's culture, history, cuisine, nature, or special events, you can highlight your preferences and must-see spots, streamlining our planning process

This value-packed trip with a government-licensed and experienced multilingual tour guide is a fantastic and efficient way to explore Matsuyama! Matsuyama, with the tranquil and beautiful Seto Inland Sea to the west and the mountains to the east, boasts a pleasant climate--mild thoughout the year with little rainfall. With its abundance of cultural offerings, Matsuyama features both the convenience of a city and the slow pace of the countryside. Let us know what you would like to experience and we will customize a six-hour tour that's best for you! Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary. Note*2: The National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.

Dogo Hot Spring , which is said to be the oldest hot spring in Japan, is also on the route of the pilgrimage to the 88 sacred sites of Shikoku, where many pilgrims heal the fatigue of their journey and enjoy historical and cultural sightseeing. This programme allows visitors to experience local history and pilgrimage culture while walking with a guide along the surrounding pilgrimage routes, which are generally not well known to the public. Within walking distance of Dogo Onsen is the 51st temple Ishite-ji Temple, which has many cultural assets and has been awarded a Michelin star. You can learn the etiquette of pilgrimage and history and culture of temples. Along the walking pilgrimage route, there is a nature trail that climbs up a small mountain and passes through a bamboo forest, which you would not expect to find in the city, and an ancient shrine, Isaniwa Shrine, which located on a hill overlooking Dogo Hot Spring, making you to feel nature and history in a compact area.

Explore the rich hot-spring culture of Dōgo Onsen on this guided walking tour that unveils the town's historical significance and vibrant community traditions. Discover how this celebrated spa town evolved into a beloved destination through storytelling and local pride, starting from the iconic Botchan Karakuri Clock. The tour includes a visit to the serene Isaniwa Shrine, where you'll learn about purification rituals, before observing the architectural beauty of the Dōgo Onsen Honkan, a National Important Cultural Property. Conclude your journey with a stroll through the shopping street, sampling local snacks and comfort foods that embody the essence of this unique onsen community. - Guided walking tour through Japan's famed hot-spring town - Visit Isaniwa Shrine and learn about purification rituals - Explore the iconic Dōgo Onsen Honkan, a cultural landmark - Sample local treats while strolling through Dōgo's vibrant shopping area

This is an 8-hour one-day tour that takes you to popular tourist spots in Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture, Iyonada, and Ozu with a guide in a VIP specification bus with 12 regular seats and a single row of leather independent seats on each side, or a retro bonnet bus with 20 regular seats. We will meet at the Dogo Prince Hotel or pick you up at your hotel in Matsuyama City. Enjoy the spectacular view of Shimonada Station, which has been the setting for many movies and dramas as a station close to Japan's sea, and Ozu, which has attracted worldwide attention as a sustainable tourist destination, on a private guided tour. You can also enjoy a small ride experience on the local line of JR Shikoku from Iyo Kaminada Station ~ Shimonada Station. Since it is a private tour, you can arrange sightseeing points according to your preference. Departure and return times are also available upon request.

This is a private day tour in Matsuyama for shore excursion travelers! There are a couple of options that one of would fit your needs! Visit the Japanese ancient historical places! Depends on the time limit, we can arrange sightseeing area with our guide and we have options to fit you as much as we can. Tour Options are mainly divided into "Public transportation Plan" and "Private car Plan". Feel free to let us know your request!