Shipping to Matsuyama and Ehime
Matsuyama is the largest city on Shikoku and the capital of Ehime Prefecture, known for its castle and the Dogo Onsen hot springs. The port receives cargo for central and western Ehime.
Choose Matsuyama for consignees in Matsuyama and southern Ehime; Imabari, to the north, is a separate destination. The city has a university and a growing number of international residents, and personal effects are cleared with the unaccompanied-articles declaration made on arrival in Japan.
Practical tips. Matsuyama has a relaxed pace and a lower cost of living than the big cities, and it is popular with English teachers and other foreigners working on Shikoku. The city's tram network covers the centre, and the castle hill and Dogo area are easy for small trucks. Register your address at the city office and keep your residence card ready for customs.
Shipping rates from Canada to Matsuyama
| Destination | From Toronto | From Montreal | From Vancouver |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matsuyama | USD 4 / cu ft 35 days · min. USD 406.28 | USD 4 / cu ft 35 days · min. USD 406.28 | USD 3 / cu ft 25 days · min. USD 370.96 |
Examples from Vancouver: 0.5 CBM / 100 kg USD 370.96; 2 CBM / 400 kg USD 476.92. The carrier charges by volume or by weight (1,000 kg per CBM), whichever is greater. From the Prairies, the quote adds Fastfrate trucking to Montreal or Vancouver.
Personal effects: Personal effects and household goods are accepted subject to carrier approval: we send your packing list and passport copy to the carrier before you pay. Carrier conditions for Japan: Commercial Invoice Required; Subject to ISPM 15 Packing Regulations; Subject to Japan AFR US$30.00.
Documents: a signed packing list and a passport copy for personal effects, a commercial invoice and packing list for commercial cargo. Customs value up to CAD 2,000; cargo palletized or crated on ISPM 15 wood.
Nearest other destinations in Japan: Imabari (33 km), Hiroshima (68 km), Fukuyama (90 km), Mizushima (118 km). All destinations and rates: shipping to Japan.
Rates valid October 1–31, 2026; totals include A1 fees of USD 265.00. Destination charges are confirmed by the carrier, duties and taxes are paid by the consignee, and transit days are the carrier's estimate.