Hot Spots
Matsuyama Area
- Matsuyama Castle
- Located in the center of the city. It is one of twelve extant remains of original castle towers.
- Matsuyama-jo Castle Web Site>>
- Dogo Hot Spring (Dogo Onsen)
- It’s said to be the oldest hot spring in Japan with 3,000 -year history. The main building is designated as the ICP.
- Dogo Onsen Web Site>>
- The Shiki Museum
- It shows the history of Matsuyama and the works of Masaoka Shiki, the father of modern haiku.
- The Shiki Museum Web Site>>
- Bansui-so
- It is a historic villa built in French Renaissance architecture.
- Bansui-so Web Site>>
- Tobeyaki Kanko Center
- Tobeyaki porcelain from about 100 studios is on display for sale. Visitors can experience painting on pre-prepared ceramics.
- Tobeyaki Kanko Center Web Site>>
- Saka no Ue no Kumo Museum
- This museum is based on the famous novel “Saka no Ue no Kumo” or “Clouds above the Hill“ which depicts the people in Meiji era (1868-1912) and modernization of Japan.
- Saka no Ue no Kumo Museum Web Site>>
- Ishite-ji Temple
- The 51st of the 88 temples on Shikoku pilgrimage, 1.3km from Dogo Onsen.
- Ishite-ji Temple Web Site>>
- Isaniwa Shrine
- This shrine is famous for Hachiman style of shrine architecture. It’s near Dogo Hot Spring.
- Isaniwa Shrine Web Site>>
- Iyo-Kasuri Kaikan
- This museum shows the traditional method of making Iyo-Kasuri (splash pattern cotton cloth). Visitors can experience indigo-dyeing.
- Iyo-Kasuri Kaikan Web Site>>
- Mitsu no watashi
- A ferryboat crossing the sea of 80meters in length connects Mitsu and Minatoyama.
- Mitsu no watashi>>
- Itami Juzo Museum
- This museum is devoted to a film director Itami Juzo.
- Itami Juzo Museum Web Site>>
Imagari, Shimanami Sea Route Areas
- Shimanami Sea Route
- Japan’s first bike and pedestrian lanes which cross over the straits in the Seto Inland Sea.
- Shimanami Sea Route>>
- Imabari Castle
- One of the three Mizujiro, or "Castles on the sea" in Japan. The moat is connected to the sea.
- Imabari Castle Web Page>>
Niihama, Saijo Areas
- Mt. Ishizuchi, Kamega-mori
- Mt. Ishizuchi, the highest mountain in western Japan, is relatively easy to climb up.
- Mt. Ishizuchi>>
- Niihama-Bessi Rhine
- It is a valley, with cherry blossoms in spring, fresh green in summer, beautiful autumn leaves,
It offers great scenic views at all seasons.
- Niihama-Bessi Rhine Web Site>>
Uchiko, Ozu, Uwa Areas
- Uchiko
- The city is famous for its historical streets, Japan wax and Kabuki theater, Uchikoza.
- Uchiko Web Page>>
- Ozu Castle
- The castle stands beside the Hijikawa river.
- Ozu Castle Web Page>>
- Garyu Sanso (mountain retreat)
- The mountain villa which faces Garyu Abyss of the scenic Hijikawa Riverside
- Garyu Sanso Web Page>>
Uwajima, Ainan Areas
- Uwajima Castle
- 400-year old Uwajima castle is one of the 12 existing original castles in Japan. Don’t miss 400 kinds of plants and stone walls.
- Uwajima Castle Web Page>>
- Tensha-En Garden
- This garden was built as a place of rest and relaxation by Date Munetada, the seventh feudal lord of the Uwajima Date Feudal Clan. Within the garden, Wisteria, Iris, and 19 kinds of bamboo can be found.
- Tensha-En Garden Web Page>>
