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Matsuyama-shi

City in Ehime, Japan

Overview

Matsuyama-shi is the capital city of Ehime Prefecture on Japan's Shikoku Island, known for its magnificent castle, historic hot springs, and relaxed pace of life. Combining traditional charm with modern amenities, Matsuyama offers visitors a blend of culture, nature, and regional cuisine.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Ehime
Population
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
33.84°, 132.76°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
90
Female Safety
88
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
87
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$1,315
Local Cost
$685
Local Income
$1,700
Cashless
65
English
35
Temperature
16.3°C
Summer Avg
24.8°C
Winter Avg
7.4°C
Record High
35.5°C
Record Low
-2.5°C
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
1620 mm
Internet Speed
108 Mbps
Upload
46 Mbps
Latency
34 ms
City Vibrancy
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
1029.0
Airport
MYJ
Distance
6 km

Frequently Asked Questions

Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-21.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 39 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 77/100.

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