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[Latest Update April 2026] Ehime/Matsuyama Event Calendar & Map! Matsuyama Spring Festival (Castle Festival) & Tobe Ware Festival
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[Latest Update April 2026] Ehime/Matsuyama Event Calendar & Map! Matsuyama Spring Festival (Castle Festival) & Tobe Ware Festival

04.02.2026
📅 Event Calendar (Matsuyama Area)
4/4〜5
Sat/Sun
Matsuyama Spring Festival (Castle Festival)
📅 April 4 (Sat) - 5 (Sun)
1 Marunouchi, Matsuyama City, Ehime (Shiroyama Park, Okaido, etc.)
Free
3/20〜
until 4/12
Matsuyama Castle Night Cherry Blossom Illumination
📅 March 20 - April 12 (18:00 - 20:50)
Marunouchi, Matsuyama City, Ehime (Tsutsui Gate front, around Taiko Gate, Honmaru Plaza, etc.)
Nighttime / Full bloom cherry blossoms
late March -
mid-April
Dogo Park Night Cherry Blossom Illumination
📅 Annually late March - mid-April (18:00 - 22:00)
Dogo Park, Matsuyama City, Ehime
Longer period
4/18〜19
Sat/Sun
41st Tobe Ware Festival
📅 April 18 (Sat) - 19 (Sun)
400 Senzoku, Tobe-cho, Iyo-gun, Ehime (Tokaido Yutori Park, etc.)
Free
4/2〜
until 5/11
Disney Flagship Tokyo Japan Tour
📅 April 2 - May 11
850 Tsutsui, Masaki-cho, Iyo-gun, Ehime (Emifull MASAKI)
Ongoing
4/17〜
until 7/5
Friday Road Show and Ghibli Exhibition Ehime Exhibition
📅 April 17 (Fri) - July 5 (Sun)
Horinouchi, Matsuyama City, Ehime (Ehime Prefectural Museum of Art)
Paid
Year-round exhibition
〜February 2027
DOGO ART | Mika Ninagawa with EiM × Dogo Onsen
📅 〜2027年2月28日
Dogo Yunomachi, Matsuyama City, Ehime (Dogo Onsen Main Building area)
Ongoing
3rd of every month
Sunday
O-jokamachi Marche Hanazono
📅 3rd Sunday of every month (10:00 - 15:00)
Hanazono-cho Street, Matsuyama City, Ehime
Regularly held
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Festival / Parade
Matsuyama Spring Festival (Castle Festival)
🎉 This year, a special parade from Tokyo Disney Resort will appear! Disney characters join the citizen's parade. Duffy Bus exhibition also available.
A major spring event held around Matsuyama Castle and its surroundings. The 'Daimyo Warrior Procession,' where warriors in armor and kimonos parade through the city center, will be held in the evening for the first time this year.
📅 April 4 (Sat) - 5 (Sun) 📍 1 Marunouchi, Matsuyama City, Ehime (Shiroyama Park, Okaido, etc.) 💴 Free 🌐 Visit Official Website ↗ View Route on Google Maps
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Cherry Blossom Viewing / Nature
Ishitegawa Green Space Cherry Blossoms
A row of cherry trees stretching along the Ishitegawa River, which flows through Matsuyama City. The 'Gathering Grassland Area,' bustling with cherry blossom viewers, is a classic spot where you can spread out a sheet and enjoy cherry blossom viewing at your leisure.
📅 late March - early April 📍 Kawaracho, Matsuyama City, Ehime 💴 Free ↗ View Route on Google Maps
🌸
Cherry Blossom Viewing / Illumination
Matsuyama Castle Night Cherry Blossom Illumination
The collaboration of beautiful cherry blossoms and Matsuyama Castle is a magnificent sight. *There is no nighttime operation for the ropeway or lift. Please use the castle path (18:00-20:50 / Gate closes 21:00).
📅 March 20 - April 12 (18:00 - 20:50) 📍 Marunouchi, Matsuyama City, Ehime (Tsutsui Gate front, around Taiko Gate, Honmaru Plaza, etc.) 💴 Free 🌐 Visit Official Website ↗ View Route on Google Maps
🌸
Cherry Blossom Viewing / Illumination
Dogo Park Night Cherry Blossom Illumination
Dogo Park, the former site of Yuzuki Castle. Known as a famous cherry blossom spot, lanterns light up at night, allowing visitors to enjoy beautiful night cherry blossoms. Perfect for a post-onsen stroll in Dogo Onsen.
📅 Annually late March - mid-April (18:00 - 22:00) 📍 Dogo Park, Matsuyama City, Ehime 💴 Free 🌐 Visit Official Website ↗ View Route on Google Maps
🍶
Market / Local Products
41st Tobe Ware Festival
A once-a-year major event where about 100,000 works from kilns of 'Tobe Ware,' Ehime's proud traditional craft, gather in one place. From daily tableware to art crafts, items are sold at special appreciation prices.
📅 April 18 (Sat) - 19 (Sun) 📍 400 Senzoku, Tobe-cho, Iyo-gun, Ehime (Tokaido Yutori Park, etc.) 💴 Admission Free 🅿️ Available 🌐 Visit Official Website ↗ View Route on Google Maps
🎡
Shopping / Limited Time
Disney Flagship Tokyo Japan Tour
A limited-time pop-up shop where you can experience the world of 'Disney Flagship Tokyo,' Japan's largest Disney Store flagship store. Venue-exclusive goods are also available.
📅 April 2 - May 11 📍 850 Tsutsui, Masaki-cho, Iyo-gun, Ehime (Emifull MASAKI) 💴 Admission Free 🅿️ Available 🌐 Visit Official Website ↗ View Route on Google Maps
🎬
Exhibition / Art
Friday Road Show and Ghibli Exhibition Ehime Exhibition
A special exhibition tracing the history of Studio Ghibli works and 'Friday Road Show.' Many giant photo spots, such as the world of Ohmu, where photography is allowed, will also appear.
📅 April 17 (Fri) - July 5 (Sun) 📍 Horinouchi, Matsuyama City, Ehime (Ehime Prefectural Museum of Art) 💴 Paid (Reservations Recommended) 🌐 Visit Official Website ↗ View Route on Google Maps
🌺
Art / Year-round
DOGO ART | Mika Ninagawa with EiM × Dogo Onsen
A project by Mika Ninagawa, a world-renowned photographer and film director, and the creative team 'EiM.' The entire town becomes an art space, with illuminations of Dogo Onsen Main Building and lantern gates in the shopping street.
📅 〜2027年2月28日 📍 Dogo Yunomachi, Matsuyama City, Ehime (Dogo Onsen Main Building area) 💴 Free Admission 🌐 Visit Official Website ↗ View Route on Google Maps
🛍
Regular Market
Horinouchi Marche 'Hori Maru'
A market held almost daily around Shiroyama Park Yasuragi Plaza, overlooking Matsuyama Castle. Food trucks and stalls are set up, allowing visitors to enjoy delicious gourmet food with a picnic feel.
📅 Almost daily (10:00 - 16:00) 📍 Horinouchi, Matsuyama City, Ehime (Shiroyama Park Yasuragi Plaza) 💴 Admission Free 🌐 Visit Official Website ↗ View Route on Google Maps
🛍
Regular Market
O-jokamachi Marche Hanazono
A popular market held on the 3rd Sunday of every month on Hanazono-cho Street in front of Matsuyama City Station. Many shops, including agricultural products, food and drink, and craft goods, line the sidewalk according to a monthly theme.
📅 3rd Sunday of every month (10:00 - 15:00) 📍 Hanazono-cho Street, Matsuyama City, Ehime 💴 Admission Free 🌐 Visit Official Website ↗ View Route on Google Maps
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Regular Market
Kimagure Ichi (Whimsical Market)
A handmade market held once a month in the indoor lobby of Matsuyama City General Community Center. You can find a variety of handmade goods and food regardless of the weather.
📅 Around the 2nd Saturday of every month (10:00 - 15:00) 📍 7-5 Minatomachi, Matsuyama City, Ehime (Matsuyama City General Community Center) 💴 Admission Free 🅿️ Paid parking available 🌐 Visit Official Website ↗ View Route on Google Maps
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Morning Market / Gourmet
Mitsu Morning Market 'Shun-Sen-Aji Matsuri' (Seasonal, Fresh, Taste Festival)
A morning market held several times a year at Matsuyama City Public Fisheries Wholesale Market. In addition to selling fresh seafood and enjoying local gourmet food, you can also experience fish auctions.
📅 Several times a year, irregular 📍 Mitsu Wharf, Matsuyama City, Ehime 💴 Admission Free 🅿️ Available 🌐 Visit Official Website ↗ View Route on Google Maps
📝 Information is current as of writing. Dates, contents, and fees are subject to change. Please check the official website before visiting.

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