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Thank heaven for the alternative

Once again, thank heaven for the alternative to climbing up the mountain. Well worth the far up and... read more

Reviewed 27 November 2022
petertaylor57
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Auckland Central, New Zealand
FUN!

Taking this to and from Matsuyama Castle is an excellent way to enjoy your travel to Matsuyama... read more

Reviewed 9 January 2022
CelynT
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Luzon, Philippines
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Reviewed 26 October 2019

Best way to the top and best way down for those unable to handle the steep climb. Cable car is large and the chair lift is fine on the way down although you are not strapped in. Wouldn't be allowed in most countries.

Date of experience: October 2019
2  Thank Geoff333_13
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Reviewed 24 October 2019

If you are heading for Matsuyama castle, be sure to include this as part of your trip. It's located at the entrance of the castle perimeter and provides an alternative way besides walking up to the castle. The cable/lift are same-priced, but with a different experience. The cable can accommodate more people during a 3-minute period. The lift can only seat one person during a 6-minute ride, and it's recommended to people who want to pursue a little bit of thrilling and exciting experience. You can also directly see Matsuyama castle along the way.

My personal suggestion would be to take the lift on your way up to the Matsuyama castle, and walk down when you are ready to leave. The walk down is about 10 to 15 minutes easy walk and is also pretty enjoyable. In this way, you get to have diverse experiences here when visiting Matsuyama castle.

Date of experience: October 2019
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Reviewed 5 October 2019 via mobile

Chair lifts and cable car provide a less energetic way down from Matsuyama Castle. Chair lifts with no seatbelts! Fun either way but sit still if you’re taking the open chairs!

Date of experience: October 2019
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Reviewed 19 September 2019

Went up in a gondola, the chairs looked a bit precarious. Pleasant walk down. Readily accessible from downtown

Date of experience: September 2019
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Reviewed 11 September 2019

We started our "Hidden Japan Travel" tour with this chairlift to the castle. Our guide cleverly arranged for us to get there before tour bus loads started to line-up

Date of experience: June 2019
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