Is it worth stopping in Matsuyama for a night or should I head straight to Hiroshima?

I’m trying to finalise part of my trip to Japan in November and I can’t decide whether I should spend a night in Matsuyama or whether I should simply stay in Hiroshima for 2 nights.

Currently, my itinerary looks like this. Your feedback would be much appreciated.

**Day 13 – 22nd Nov – (Shimanami Kaido)**

**Day 14 – 23rd Nov (Shimanami kaido and Matsuyama)**

• Take the ferry back to Omishima Sakari Port in the morning.

• Cycle the rest of the journey to Imabari

• Drop the bikes off in Imabari

• Catch the train along the coast to Matsuyama.

• Check-in at the hotel

• Explore Matsuyama

**Day 15 – 24th Nov – (Matsuyama, Hiroshima and Miyajima island)**

• Take the Bus to Matsuyama tourist port terminal in order to catch the ferry to Hiroshima.

• Explore Hiroshima

• Get the ferry to Miyajima.

• Check in at a hotel (1 night).

**Day 16 – 25th Nov – (Miyajima, Himeji and Osaka)**

• Miyashima/Hiroshima

• Take an early morning hike up the island before
Explore the rest of the island.

• Check out the hotel

• Travel back to Hiroshima and get the train to Himeji.

• Explore Himeji castle and the surrounding area.

• Travel back to the station and get the Train to Osaka.

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