Iwaidani 1-chome Park
A small park ideal for a baby's or toddler's first park outing. It has a sandpit edged with urethane and spring-mounted playground rides shaped like a chick and a rabbit.
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Yamanobe Honten
An outlet of the Yamanobe group of kappo restaurants, in Iwaidani, Matsuyama. It serves omakase kaiseki and lunch kaiseki using seasonal ingredients, and unaju made with domestic eel. It is in an area close to Dogo.
Sakai Mokuzen Haiku Monument (Matsuyama Shrine)
A haiku monument for Sakai Mokuzen on the right side of the approach to Matsuyama Shrine. It is inscribed with "Kochi no fune Takahama ni tsuki gojuharu" and was erected in 1972 (Showa 47).
Matsuyama Toshogu (formerly Matsuyama Shrine)
A shrine in Iwaidani-higashi-machi, Matsuyama, enshrining Tokugawa Ieyasu and Sugawara no Michizane. In 2025 (Reiwa 7) it was renamed from its former name, Matsuyama Shrine, to Matsuyama Toshogu. Its shrine buildings are designated Tangible Cultural Properties of Ehime Prefecture.
7-Eleven Matsuyama Iwaidani 4-chome
A 7-Eleven in Iwaidani 4-chome.
Shizen wo Hoobaru sola
The bakery Shizen Wo Hoobaru sola is located within the Iwaidani complex. Curry bread and sandwiches are popular, and it has eat-in and terrace seating.
Sakagura Yamakei
A liquor shop handling local sake, in Iwaidani, Matsuyama. Sakagura Yamakei is run by Yamamoto Hisao Shoten.
Joshin-ji Temple
A Tendai Buddhist temple in Iwaidani-higashi-machi, Matsuyama. One of the four temples associated with the Hisamatsu-Matsudaira family, it was relocated to its present site in 1635 (Kan'ei 12) by Matsudaira Sadayuki. The grounds contain the mausoleum of Matsudaira Sadayuki, a designated Ehime Prefecture historic site.
Ajigen Yamamoto
A reservation-only Japanese kappo restaurant in Iwaidani, Matsuyama. It uses no chemical seasonings and serves omakase courses, nigiri sushi, eel dishes and hand-cut soba. It is in an area close to Dogo.
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KKR Dogo Yuzuki
A lodging and banquet facility in Iwasaki-cho, Matsuyama. Close to the Dogo Onsen district, it is an inn where guests can enjoy hot springs and meals, and it is also open to the general public.
Joshin-ji Temple
A Tendai Buddhist temple in Iwaidani-higashi-machi, Matsuyama. One of the four temples associated with the Hisamatsu-Matsudaira family, it was relocated to its present site in 1635 (Kan'ei 12) by Matsudaira Sadayuki. The grounds contain the mausoleum of Matsudaira Sadayuki, a designated Ehime Prefecture historic site.
Ishitegawa Green Space (Iwazeki Bridge Area)
An area defined by Iwazeki-bashi, a red suspension bridge completed in the Taisho era. You can enjoy strolling and photography with the murmur of the river as background.
Iwaidani Park
A neighborhood park with fine views set within a residential area. The cherry blossoms are beautiful in spring, and it has a combined play structure with a swing, seesaw, and slide.
Iwaidani Kita Park
A park for local residents in a quiet residential area. It has a combined play structure notable for its circular monkey bars, offering a calm, spacious place for children to play.
Shin-Ishite Park
A popular family park along the Ishite River. It has colorful combined playground equipment and a sandpit, and the restrooms are equipped with diaper-changing sheets.
Botchan Karakuri Clock
A mechanical clock in Hojoen plaza in front of Dogo Onsen Station. Installed in 1994 to mark the 100th anniversary of the main building of Dogo Onsen, characters from the novel Botchan appear on the hour. A free foot bath sits beside it.
Dogo Park (Yuzuki Castle Ruins)
A park developed on the ruins of medieval Yuzuki Castle. It was the seat of the Kono clan, military governors of Iyo Province, and is designated a National Historic Site. It features reconstructed samurai residences and earthworks, a museum, and an observation deck.