Matsuyama General Park

Matsuyama Sogo Koen

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Matsuyama General Park is an urban oasis boasting lush greenery and stunning scenery. From the observatory, you can enjoy breathtaking views of Matsuyama Castle and the city.

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Japanese Gardens
sports

Highlights360-degree panoramic view from the observatory
Playground
Flower garden
Dog run
Hapimaru no Oka (Matsuyama City Animal Welfare Center)

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Address: 1-chome Asahigaoka, Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture, Japan Search for tourist attractions in Ehime

Access: By Suburban Train: (Iyo Railway Takahama Line / Departures every 15 minutes) Get off at Kiyoyama Station or Nishi-kiyoyama Station. A 15-minute walk from the station will take you to the park's north entrance (next to Myogen-ji Temple). By City Bus: (Route 10, Tsuda Danchi bound) Get off at Matsuyama Sogo Koen-mae (Matsuyama General Park) stop. A 5-minute walk from the stop will take you to the park's east entrance (entrance plaza). Get off at Maruyama stop. A 10-minute walk will take you to the archaeological museum. By Car: Enter the park from the east entrance via National Route 196. Show route

Op.Hours: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (9:00 AM to 9:00 PM during summer months, July to September)

Cld.Days: Open every day

Fee: Free

INFO: Parking is available in four lots: Lot 1 (Entrance Plaza): 15 spaces Lot 2: 66 spaces Lot 3: 250 spaces Lot 4: 94 spaces *We may open parking lots earlier than usual if traffic congestion is anticipated. Lot 1 Parking Hours: (April - June) 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM (July - September) 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM (*Note 1) (October - March) 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM *Note 1: Due to expected crowds during the "Matsuyama Port Festival and Mitsuhama Fireworks Festival," Lot 1 may not be available all day. Lot 2 & 3 Parking Hours: (April - June) 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (July - September) 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM (*Note 2) (October - March) 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM *Note 2: Due to expected crowds during the "Matsuyama Port Festival and Mitsuhama Fireworks Festival," vehicle access to Lots 2 & 3 will be closed at 5:00 PM. Lot 4 Parking Hours: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM *Note 3: Lots 3 and 4 are available for those using the dog run (Lot 4 is closer). *Note 4: Visitors walking their dogs or using the dog run should enter via the stairs on the north side of Lot 3 or the municipal road from Lot 4.

HP: https://www.city.matsuyama.ehime.jp/shisetsu/koen/syoukai/sougoukouen.html

Overview

Matsuyama General Park is a vast urban park located in Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture. Situated on the western side of the city, on the Ominegatai plateau to the west of Mount Shiroyama (Katsuyama), construction began in 1983, with all facilities completed in 1999. The park features a European-style castle-like observatory offering 360-degree views, an urban environmental learning center, plazas, playgrounds, flower gardens, and stunning views of the Seto Inland Sea, Matsuyama plain, and Matsuyama Castle. In August 2022, it was certified as a Japan Night View Heritage site (Natural Night View Heritage), and the observation plaza offers a panoramic view of the city's nightscape, including the illuminated Matsuyama Castle. While pets are generally prohibited within the park, a dog run was established in 2014. The Matsuyama Bonsai Festival is held every spring and autumn in the park's third parking lot. In March 2024, "Hapimaru no Oka" (Hapimaru Hill), a facility dedicated to promoting animal welfare, opened within the park. Ehime Prefecture and Matsuyama City are strongly committed to animal welfare, and this facility focuses on animal welfare and coexistence with humans. Matsuyama General Park is a beloved spot for people to connect with nature and refresh their minds and bodies. Enjoy the views from the observatory, playtime in the playground, the vibrant flowers—there's something for everyone. Be sure to visit!

Matsuyama General Park

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