Complete Guide to the Matsuyama Castle Ropeway A romantic aerial walk while climbing Matsuyama Castle

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🚡 What is Matsuyama Castle Ropeway?
• Type: Aerial tramway

• Length: Approximately 327 m, vertical height difference 62 m
• Ride time: Approximately 3 minutes, allowing quick access to the summit
• Operating cycle: Every 10 to 20 minutes
• Installation: Opened in 1955, 6th generation new cable car to be introduced in 2024
• Capacity: Up to 35 people per ride ©

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📍 Platform & Route Information
• Starting point (lower station): Shinonome‑guchi Station
↔ Top station: Chōjaganaru Station
• Access:
• Get off at the Iyo Railway Bus “Ropeway‑mae” stop
• Or 5-minute walk from the Okaido Tram stop
• Transportation such as shuttles from the lower station to the summit Thanks to this, it is convenient to travel with children and the elderly

Adults (middle school students and older)
520 yen
Children (elementary school students)
260 yen

Easy to climb without physical strain, but the deep history and scenery you see in front of Matsuyama Castle are amazing.

The combination of the ropeway and chairlift is a small but definite happiness for your trip, and a perfect point for a memorable photo.

🎒 Recommended ropeway ride schedule
1. Morning: Okaido Tram → Ropeway lower station
2. Boarding: Reach the summit by ropeway (about 3 minutes)
3. Exploring the inside of the castle: Matsuyama Castle keep, museum, and garden walk
4. Descend option: Chairlift or walk
5. Lunch: Light local food around the shopping district
6. Remaining schedule: Dogo Onsen, Botchan Train, etc. Remaining schedules can be connected