Matsuyama Togetsuan Museum

A museum of Matsuyama's culture and history utilizing a former samurai residence in Mochidacho, open only on Saturdays and Sundays.

Matsuyama Togetsuan Cultural and Historical Museum is an archive and museum facility located in Mochida-cho, Matsuyama City, that is open only on Saturdays and Sundays. On its official website, it also calls itself the "Saturday and Sunday Art Museum." An experiential museum making use of the residence of a descendant of a former samurai family, it exhibits ancient documents of Iyo-Matsuyama, handwritten hanging scrolls and letters, antique ceramics, antique Tobe ware, materials related to Dogo, and old maps.

Visitor Information

  • Open days: Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00 to 18:00 (admission reception until 17:00).
  • Temporary closures: May change without notice due to on-site appraisals and other reasons. Please check the calendar on the official website.
  • Admission: Adults 1,000 yen (tax included). Advance tickets are 800 yen and can be purchased at FamilyMart and 7-Eleven. Free for university students and younger upon showing a student ID (elementary school students and younger must be accompanied by a guardian). Annual passes are also available.
  • Phone: 089-934-5988

Special Exhibition

From October 31 to December 6, 2026, the special exhibition "Iyo Sages: 'Words of Treasure Exhibition'" is scheduled to be held on Saturdays and Sundays.

Source: Matsuyama Togetsuan Cultural and Historical Museum Official Website https://togetsuan.jimdofree.com/ / Visitor Information https://togetsuan.jimdofree.com/Visitor information-休館日/ Last verified: October 16, 2026

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