Bocchan Wind up Clock, Matsuyama

A timepiece inspired by a classic novel, Bocchan Wind up Clock provides Hojoen Square with an hourly spectacle. In operation since 1994, the clock attracts tourist and locals with its whimsical design. Soak your feet in the free hot foot baths and wait for the clock to burst into life, re-enacting a well-known scene from the novel "Botchan," a staple piece of literature in Japanese schools. Make Bocchan Wind up Clock a part of your Matsuyama vacation plans using our Matsuyama trip planner.