Matsuyama is the capital city of Ehime Prefecture on the Shikoku island of Japan. It is located on the northeastern portion of the Dōgo Plain. Its name means "pine tree mountain." The city was founded on December 15, 1889.

The city is known for hot springs (onsen) and is home to Dōgo Onsen, the oldest hot spring bath house in Japan. A second favorite tourist spot is Matsuyama Castle. Eight of the eighty-eight temples in the Shikoku Pilgrimage are in Matsuyama.

Wikipedia articles for Matsuyama

• Matsuyama, Ehime
• Takashimaya department store rooftop Ferris Wheel
• Matsuyama Castle (Iyo)
• Matsuyama Higashi High School
• Matsuyama Station (Ehime)
• Matsuyama University
• Saka no ue no kumo Museum
• Shiki Memorial Museum
• D?go Onsen
• Ichitsubo Station
• List of National Treasures of Japan (temples)
• Botchan Stadium
• Mitsuhama Station