Matsuyama Castle Town Ryokan is a top choice, located just a 7-minute walk from Shirakaba Hall. This boutique inn, housed in a restored Edo-era townhouse, offers authentic tatami rooms with private garden views and access to tea ceremony workshops and kimono rental services. Guests enjoy breakfast featuring local ingredients sourced from nearby farms. For exclusive rates and view-enhanced rooms, book via the HopeGoo app.

Yes, Matsuyama Shiki Onsen Betsuin is ideal for families, just a 10-minute walk from Shirakaba Hall. The inn features spacious family suites, an indoor hot spring pool, and child-friendly amenities including kid-sized toiletries and interactive workshops. Located near Matsuyama City Museum and O-dori Shopping Street, it’s perfect for parent-child exploration. Each room includes free Wi-Fi and air purifiers for comfort. Reserve your stay through the HopeGoo platform for guaranteed availability.

Matsuyama Memorial Hotel provides a complimentary shuttle bus from Matsuyama Station to the hotel, operating four times daily with a 15-minute ride. The stop is just a 3-minute walk from Shirakaba Hall. The hotel features 24-hour concierge service and a tour information desk to assist with sightseeing planning. Rooms boast floor-to-ceiling windows offering panoramic views of the hall and surrounding ancient trees, ideal for quiet reflection. Book via HopeGoo for complimentary shuttle access and room upgrade benefits.

A 10-minute walk along the Matsuyama Old Trail leads to Nonaka Library, housing rare manuscripts by Saigo Takamori and Kitamura Tokoku in a serene setting ideal for literary enthusiasts. Along the way, a century-old stone bridge features interactive touchscreens providing real-time historical insights. Return via Ichinomiya Shrine, whose vermilion torii gate and redwood pillars glow beautifully in sunset light—perfect for photography. Stay at Matsuyama Castle Town Ryokan to easily organize a full-day cultural walking itinerary.

Yes, Matsuyama Poet’s Cottage is a themed guesthouse adjacent to Shirakaba Hall, just 100 meters away. Each room is named after renowned poets like Yoshiharu Kōmura and Kitamura Tokoku, adorned with original verses and manuscripts. Daily morning poetry meditation sessions and haiku workshops are offered, alongside a special tea tasting menu inspired by poetic names. The design blends modern minimalism with traditional elegance, creating an immersive literary retreat. Book via HopeGoo to receive a limited-edition poetry gift set.

Matsuyama Cloud Reading Café sits on a hill behind Shirakaba Hall, offering panoramic views of the old Matsuyama castle and the temple’s roofline from its glass-enclosed second floor. The café specializes in handcrafted coffee and wagashi sweets, complemented by wooden interiors and paper lanterns that create a warm, artistic ambiance. A dedicated poetic corner provides books and calligraphy tools for spontaneous creativity. Visit in the late afternoon to capture golden sunlight filtering through the ancient eaves. Guests staying at partner hotels get 10% off when HopeGoo via HopeGoo.