Ehime Prefecture is famous for its haiku and hot springs. The nature of Ehime, sandwiched between the Shikoku Mountains and the Seto Inland Sea, nurtures this culture and climate. The benefits are from "Umi no Sachi" (Gifts of Sea) to "Yama no Sachi" (Gifts of Mountain). From small children to couples, there are plenty of sightseeing spots where you can experience pure history … [Read more...] about Shimonada-eki Station, Ehime
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Dogo Onsen Honkan (Hot Spring), Ehime
"Dogo-onsen Hot Spring" of Matsuyama-shi, Ehime Prefecture, also said to appear in "Nihonshoki" (Chronicles of Japan), also known as Japan's oldest hot spring. Together with its rich townscapes, as well as new attempts such as the holding of art events, it has become one of the most popular nationwide. You can reach Dogo Onsen Station in about 12 minutes by tram from the … [Read more...] about Dogo Onsen Honkan (Hot Spring), Ehime
Niihama Taiko Matsuri (Niihama Drum Festival), Ehime
"Niihama Taiko Matsuri" (Niihama Drum Festival) in Ehime Prefecture is a festival known as the Three Major Fighting Festival in Japan. It was held for 3 days from October 16th to 18th as an annual event to pray for good harvest in autumn and has gained great popularity. "Niihama Taiko Matsuri" is said to be a "man festival" since ancient times, the existence of mikoshi … [Read more...] about Niihama Taiko Matsuri (Niihama Drum Festival), Ehime
Matsuyama-jo Castle, Ehime
"Matsuyama-jo Castle" is located in the center of Matsuyama city in Ehime Prefecture, and it is built at the top of Mt. Katsuyama where you can see the city from there. It is one of "the 12 Castles with Existing Castle Towers" since the Edo period, and has a total of 21 important cultural assets including the castle tower. It is said to be the last complete castle construction … [Read more...] about Matsuyama-jo Castle, Ehime