Transport Guide
Access from JR Matsuyama Station to Uwajima and Ozu (Nanyo)
Compare your options
Limited Express Uwakai
1 hour 24 minutes
¥3,210 (approx.)
Pros
- ✓ Fastest
- ✓ Frequent service (every 1 hour)
Cons and cautions
- ⚠ Limited express surcharge applies
- ⚠ Often a bumpy ride
- ⚠ Fare for a non-reserved seat. Reserved seat: +530 yen
Uwajima Bus express bus
2 hours
¥2,500 (approx.)
Pros
- ✓ Inexpensive
- ✓ Can also board downtown (Okaido, etc.)
Cons and cautions
- ⚠ Takes time
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
JR Matsuyama Station is the hub for travel to southern Ehime (toward Uchiko, Ozu, and Uwajima). Some limited express “Uwakai” services use Anpanman-themed trains and are popular. Trains often consist of 2 cars, and non-reserved seats may be crowded, so arrive at the platform early.
Money-saving information: For a round trip, discount tickets such as the “S Ticket” can be purchased from ticket machines.