Top Ehime Prefecture Bus Tours

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!

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 an 8-hour one-day tour with a guide on 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 visit the spectacular view of the Mt. Kirousan Observatory, the Oyamazumi Shrine that is the general guardian of Japan, and the popular restaurant and specialty market "Roadside Station" Yoshiumi Ikiiki Hall, which is a departure and arrival point for rapid-current tide viewing boats. Since it is a private tour, you can also arrange admission to the boarding a rapid-water viewing boat if you like. Sightseeing points are available for consultation up to 8 hours. In addition, departure and return times can be arranged.

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 4-hour half 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 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.

This is the ideal tour for travelers wanting to discover Matsuyama's highlights efficiently in a private vehicle with a government-licensed multilingual guide! Discover the warm charm of Matsuyama, the largest city on Shikoku island. Ride the ropeway up to Matsuyama Castle, one of Japan's twelve original surviving castles, with sweeping views of the city and the Seto Inland Sea. Soak in the timeless atmosphere of Dogo Onsen, one of Japan's oldest hot springs, whose wooden bathhouse is said to have inspired Spirited Away. With a private vehicle, explore at your own pace. Visit historic Ishite-ji Temple on the Shikoku pilgrimage, see the beloved retro Botchan Train, stroll the lively Okaido arcade, and admire the vermilion Isaniwa Shrine and the European-style Bansuiso villa. With a fully customizable itinerary and a knowledgeable local guide, this private tour is a relaxed, enriching way to experience the best of Matsuyama at your own pace.

The Ultimate Photogenic Kimono Package: This private tour takes you to Ehime's most photogenic spots via private taxi. Explore an award-winning historic villa, Insta-famous seaside station etc. in traditional attire. After kimono dressing, our taxi connects distant locations directly, without disrupting your attire. As Shimonada Station has limited train access, this private taxi package is essential for a stress-free visit. ◆Garyu Sanso Villa: Hidden Masterpiece Awarded Stars by a World Top Travel Guide A century-old National Important Cultural Property. Its traditional architectual design and beautiful garden offers perfect harmony with kimono. ◆Shimonada Station: Viral Seaside Station Photograph at this iconic spot famous for dramatic sea views. The Best Part: Rare, authentic kimono photography against this backdrop makes your photos truly unique. ◆Futami Roadside Station & Seaside Park: Final stop for rest and local souvenirs. *Summer: Yukata (lighter kimono) provided."

This private and customizable tour for Ozu city (in Ehime Prefecture) 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 4-5 attractions in Ozu City 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 varied themes, allowing 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.

The perfect plan for those wishing to sightsee efficiently within limited time! Experience making traditional Japanese fans at the Ikarashi Kite Museum, which displays a wide range of materials centred on traditional kites from various regions and kites collected from around the world. Afterwards, stroll along the “Hachikōji and Gokoku Townscape” stretching approximately 600 metres along the Konpira Kaidō road. The residences of wealthy merchants, where traditional culture endures, remain preserved as they were in their heyday. Enjoy the lingering atmosphere, featuring earthen walls plastered with local clay and traditional plasterwork. Furthermore, experience Uchiko's artistic culture in the dressing rooms of an authentic, purely Japanese-style theatre building, which has continued since the Taisho era.

This half-day tour allows you to enjoy the charms of Ehime: the Instagram-worthy Shimoda Station and an award-winning sake brewery, all guided by private taxi. Our taxis guarantee convenience and safety, providing direct access to Shimoda where local train services are extremely limited. You can also enjoy sake tastings. 1. Shimoda Station: A Trending Photo Spot Enjoy breathtaking views at Shimoda Station, famed as ‘the station closest to the sea’. → Perfect for capturing Instagram-worthy shots. 2. Eikou Shuzo: Award-Winning Sake Tasting Tour a renowned local sake brewery that has won numerous national awards. You can sample two types of premium Japanese sake. 3. Other places to visit ・Futami Seaside Park: Enjoy a relaxing moment by the sea. ・Enmanji Temple: Visit this power spot to pray for matchmaking and good fortune. ・Tour concludes in the historic Dōgo Onsen district. This itinerary is ideal for travellers wishing to explore Ehime's photogenic attractions.

Discover Uchiko’s deep artisanal culture. Experience the world’s only "Gilded Washi"—adding modern brilliance to ancient paper—and visit a prestigious 300-year-old brewery. This private taxi tour is the perfect cultural transfer between Matsuyama and Dogo Onsen. Enjoy rare Japanese mastery while traveling in comfort. ◆Authentic Two Washi Arts At Ikazaki Shachu, hand-make traditional washi paper and decorate a washi card with rare gilding art found only here. ◆Award-Winning Sake Tasting Enjoy Chiyonokame Brewery for premium sake, recognized nationally for excellence and its 300-year heritage. ◆Flexible luggage-friendly Transfer Pick-up at Matsuyama with drop-off at Dogo Onsen or return to starting point. ◆Included Services English brochures and basic driver assistance provided. ◆Upgrades Professional English Guide: For deep cultural storytelling. Special Lunch: Local delicacies grilled over a traditional open hearth (Irori). ※Can see options' detail when check availability.

This is a unique guided tour, you get not only to know about special charcoals that used for Japanese tea ceremony, to see how it lit and used, and unite with the craftsman. ■At a charcoal kiln in the mountain area of Uchiko, the craftsman tells you how he makes charcoals and how it affects to the sustainable life in mountain area. ■visit mysterious Yuge shrine, the symbol of Ishidatami district. There is a big pond in front of the shrine, and you get walk on a beautiful bridge with roof to visit the shine. ■ Have a relax time with a cup of locally roasted coffee and local made bread. The tea-ceremony charcoal will be used to boil water for the coffee and warm up the bread. Enjoy chatting with the craftsman.