Transport Guide
Going Up to Matsuyama Castle (Ropeway and Lift)
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Ropeway (Shinonomeguchi - Chojagataira)
Pros
- ✓ Adults pay 270 yen one way or 520 yen round trip; elementary school children pay 140 yen one way or 260 yen round trip
- ✓ Hours are 8:30-17:30 in Feb-Jul and Sep-Nov, 8:30-18:00 in August, and 8:30-17:00 in December and January
Cons and cautions
- ⚠ The official page does not list closing days, so this guide cannot confirm them (Matsuyama Castle General Office 089-921-4873)
Lift (Shinonomeguchi - Chojagataira)
Pros
- ✓ Same common ticket and fare as the ropeway (adults 270 yen one way, 520 yen round trip)
- ✓ Hours are 8:30-17:00
Cons and cautions
- ⚠ It is a single-seat lift, so companions ride one after another
Times and fares are approximate (last verified: July 2026). They are subject to change, so please check each operator's official information for current timetables and fares.
TipsLocal tips
A ropeway and a lift run from the foot station “Shinonomeguchi” to the summit station “Chojagataira” at Matsuyama Castle (checked on the Matsuyama City official page, 2026-10-13). The ropeway and the lift use a common ticket and cost the same. Preschool children accompanied by a guardian ride free, up to two children. Group discounts apply for 25 or more people. For the free-fare conditions for Matsuyama City residents aged 65 or over, check the official page.
The official page does not list closing days. For inquiries, contact the Matsuyama Castle General Office (089-921-4873). We have not confirmed the tram stop or the walking route to Shinonomeguchi, so check the Matsuyama City tourism guide.