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Botchan Train Ride
坊っちゃん列車Ehime · Shikoku
The Botchan Train Ride is a charming vintage train experience that takes you through the scenic landscapes of Matsuyama. It is inspired by the famous novel 'Botchan' by Natsume Sōseki and offers a nostalgic journey with beautiful views of the city and surrounding nature.
- Best season
- Year-round
- Crowd level
- Moderate
- Rating
- 4.2· 626 reviews
- Opening hours
- Daily Open 24 hours
- Nearest station
- Dogo Onsen Station · 1 min walk
- Website
- iyotetsu.co.jp/botchan
Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.
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Open 24 hoursStored weekly hours
Daily Open 24 hours
Tags
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