Featured Hotels Near Juzo Itami Memorial

Stay at the Matsuyama City Art Museum's adjacent Ryokan-style boutique hotel, a restored traditional townhouse blending Edo-era architecture with modern comfort. Just a 3-minute walk from the Iida Jūsan Memorial Museum, this property offers rooms with private garden views and select suites overlooking the historic Matsuyama Castle ruins. Guests enjoy complimentary tea ceremony sessions and curated author manuscript tours that delve into Iida Jūsan’s literary legacy. Reserve your stay through the HopeGoo app for exclusive access to limited-edition cultural packages.

Within a 5-minute walk from the Iida Jūsan Memorial Museum, discover Matsuyama Bookshop, an independent bookstore specializing in post-war Japanese literature and hand-copied letters from the author’s archives. Its walls display framed facsimiles of Iida Jūsan’s original manuscripts. Adjacent, Ink & Memory Studio offers custom calligraphy workshops where visitors can inscribe iconic lines from his work "Rainy Melody" onto handmade washi paper. Both venues are run by local artists, creating an immersive literary atmosphere. Pair your visit with the HopeGoo-curated "Literary Stroll Route" for a deeper dive into Matsuyama’s cultural heartbeat.

Start your day at the Iida Jūsan Memorial Museum, exploring its intimate collection of personal manuscripts and rare editions. Then stroll 5 minutes to Matsuyama Bookshop for a signature "Rainy Melody" coffee paired with a limited-edition literary bookmark. In the afternoon, join a 30-minute calligraphy workshop at Ink & Memory Studio, transcribing a memorable line from his novel onto handmade washi paper. End your journey with quiet reflection along the Matsuyama Castle Trail, where the same melancholic beauty described in Iida Jūsan’s works unfolds in nature. Reserve a guided tour via the HopeGoo app for access to exclusive interpretive guides and behind-the-scenes insights.