【Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture】A Travel Model Itinerary Around Dogo Onsen by Bus from Fukuyama【DAY 2】

Want to visit Matsuyama’s famous castle and Dogo Onsen after your trip to Hiroshima? Don’t let not having a car stop you! While the Shimanami Kaido is a beautiful drive, the direct “Kirara Express” bus is the ultimate travel hack. It’s comfortable, easy, and drops you right in the city center. ▼Trip Summary (as of March 2025) Destination: Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture Departure Point: JR Shin-Onomichi Station (Onomichi City, Hiroshima) Duration: 1 night, 2 days Traveler: 1 person Cost: ¥29,860 (includes ¥7,800 round-trip express bus fare) Be sure to check […]

[Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture] A Bus Ride from Fukuyama to Matsuyama – Model Itinerary Around Matsuyama Castle (DAY 1)

Ehime Prefecture is connected to Hiroshima by the scenic Seto Inland Sea bridges. I have always thought the best way to visit Matsuyama from Hiroshima was by renting a car via the Shimanami Kaido Expressway. But what if you’re not confident in driving, or don’t have a license? This seems like a big hurdle until I discovered a direct bus from Shin-Onomichi Station to Matsuyama City Station! Let me share with you the travel experience on Kirara Express (Matsuyama-Fukuyama Line). When you arrive at Matsuyama City Station, you can explore […]

From Hiroshima City to Shimanami! One-day sightseeing model course