Access
Access from Matsuyama
You can travel from Matsuyama to Uwajima direct by JR train. It takes about 1 hour 20 minutes. They are covered by the Japan Rail Pass. Take the JR express train Uwakai from JR Matsuyama Station to Uwajima station.
JR express trains "Uwakai" :
Matsuyama → Iyoshi → Uchiko → Iyo-Ozu → Yawatahama → Unomachi → Iyo-yoshida → Uwajima [Last stop]
Access from Hiroshima quickest way
The fastest quickest way to travel between Hiroshima and Matsuyama is by the super jet (High speed boats). It takes about 1 hour 20 minutes.
Take the Hiroshima electric railway No.5 train from JR Hiroshima Station to Hiroshima Port. Then, take the super jet from Hiroshima Port to Matsuyama Sightseeing Port. After arriving at the port, take a bus to JR Matsuyama Station. Finally, take the JR express train Uwakai from JR Matsuyama Station to Uwajima station.
[Electric railway No.5] JR Hiroshima Station →(apprex. 30 min)→ Hiroshima Port →
More info: Hiroshima Electric Railway Map
[Super Jet] Hiroshima Port → (apprex. 1h 20 min) → Matsuyama Sightseeing Port →
More info: Hiroshima and Kura → Matsuyama SuperJet (Setonaikaikisen website)
[Limousine Bus] Matsuyama Sightseeing Port →(apprex. 20 min)→ JR Matsuyama Station →
More info: Matsuyama Sightseeing Port Limousine Bus Route
[JR train] JR Matsuyama Station →(apprex. 1h 20min)→ Uwajima
Access from Hiroshima by train(Japan Rail Pass)
From Hiroshima, use your Japan Rail Pass to take the Shinkansen bullet train to Okayama.
Then, take the Shiokaze Limited Express train from Okayama Station. You will pass a number of stations, including Hayashima, Chayamachi, Kojima, and Sakaide Stations before arriving at Matsuyama Station. Finally, take the JR express train Uwakai from JR Matsuyama Station to Uwajima station.
[Shinkansen] Hiroshima → Okayama →
[Shiokaze Limited Express train] Okayama →(approx. 2h 30min)→ Matsuyama →
[Uwakai Limited Express train] Matsuyama →(apprex. 1h 20min)→ Uwajima
Access from Okayama(Japan Rail Pass)
Take the Shiokaze Limited Express train from Okayama Station. You will pass a number of stations, including Hayashima, Chayamachi, Kojima, and Sakaide Stations before arriving at Matsuyama Station. Finally, take the JR express train Uwakai from JR Matsuyama Station to Uwajima station.
[Shiokaze Limited Express train] Okayama →(approx. 2h 30min)→ Matsuyama →
[Uwakai Limited Express train] Matsuyama →(apprex. 1h 20min)→ Uwajima
Access from Tokyo or Osaka quickest way
From Tokyo to Matsuyama :
Haneda Airport(ANA or JAL) / Narita Airport(Jetstar Japan)
↓ by airplane (1h 20min - 1h 40min)
Matsuyama Airport
↓ by airport bus (20-30 min)
Matsuyama Station
↓ by express train (1h 20 min)
Uwajima Station
From Osaka to Matsuyama :
Itami Airport(ANA or JAL) / Kansai Airport(peach)
↓ by airplane (50min - 55min)
Matsuyama Airport
↓ by airport bus (20-30 min)
Matsuyama Station
↓ by express train (1h 20 min)
Uwajima Station
Access from Tokyo or Osaka by train(Japan Rail Pass)
From Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka or any of Japan’s major cities, use your Japan Rail Pass to take the Shinkansen bullet train to Okayama.
Then, take the Shiokaze Limited Express train from Okayama Station. You will pass a number of stations, including Hayashima, Chayamachi, Kojima, and Sakaide Stations before arriving at Matsuyama Station. Finally, take the JR express train Uwakai from JR Matsuyama Station to Uwajima station.
[Shinkansen] Tokyo →(approx. 2h 30min)→ Shin-Osaka →(approx. 50min)→ Okayama →
[Shiokaze Limited Express train] Okayama →(approx. 2h 30min)→ Matsuyama
[Uwakai Limited Express train] Matsuyama →(apprex. 1h 20min)→ Uwajima
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Uwajima City, Ehime Prefecture, Japan
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