Transport Guide
Access from Matsuyama City Station to Tobe Zoological Park and Ehime Children’s Castle
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Iyotetsu Bus (Tobe Line)
Pros
- ✓ Direct with no transfers
- ✓ Runs roughly every 30 minutes during the day
Cons and cautions
- ⚠ May be delayed by road congestion in the evening
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
From platform 3 at Matsuyama City Station, take the Tobe Line (via Chifunemachi, toward Ehime Children’s Castle) and get off at Tobe Dobutsuen-mae. The journey takes about 40 minutes and the fare is 760 yen.
Destination displays include “Ehime Children’s Castle,” “Dansoguchi,” and “Oiwabashi.” Services to the zoo are mainly those toward Ehime Children’s Castle. If unsure, ask the driver when boarding, “Does this bus go to Tobe Zoological Park?”
Additional information
Tobe Zoological Park and Ehime Children’s Castle are adjacent. The zoo entrance is about a 5-10 minute walk from the Tobe Dobutsuen-mae bus stop. Check the official Iyotetsu Bus website for the latest schedules and fares.