Bansuiso
About This Destination
Bansuiso is a French-style villa in Matsuyama built in 1922 as a second residence for Count Hisamatsu Sadakoto, a descendant of the former Matsuyama domain lords who had spent years in France as a military attache. The reinforced-concrete building has two floors above ground and a basement, with a marble entrance floor, stained-glass windows, crystal chandeliers, and marble mantelpieces in each room. It was designated a national Important Cultural Property in 2011. The villa sits on a hillside below Matsuyama Castle, near the Shiki Memorial Museum and the Saka no Ue no Kumo Museum. The ground floor is sometimes used for rental exhibitions, while the upper rooms are open to visitors. It is about a three-minute walk from the Okaido tram stop on the Iyotetsu city line.
Location
Prefecture: Ehime
Address: Matsuyama, Ehime, Japan
Nearest Station: Okaido Tram Stop
Opening hours: Tue–Sun 09:00–18:00
Closed: Closed on Mondays (open if Monday is a public holiday). Closing days change in some periods; see the opening calendar.
Hours note: Hours may change because of events.
Hours and fees checked against the official site on 9 October 2026.
Best time to visit: Year-round; the grounds are pleasant in spring and autumn
Visitor Information
Credit Cards: Unknown
Access
Ehime, Japan
Get DirectionsFrequently Asked Questions
How do I get to Bansuiso?
It is about a three-minute walk from the Okaido tram stop on the Iyotetsu city line, on the hillside below Matsuyama Castle.
How much is admission to Bansuiso?
Admission is 400 yen for adults and 200 yen for children; entry to first-floor rental events is free.
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