Ehime Prefecture Essentials

Ehime Prefecture features a distinct blend of feudal history, spiritual heritage, and coastal geography. The region is home to Matsuyama and Ozu Castles, notable for their rare original and authentically reconstructed timber keeps. Spiritual traditions are anchored by the Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage, including the remote mountain sites of Daihō-ji and Iwaya-ji. Modern landmarks like the Shimanami Kaido’s island-hopping bridges and the French-style Bansuiso villa complement natural sites such as Cape Sada, the westernmost point of Shikoku.

Ehime Prefecture Essentials — Harita

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44 Daihō-ji

The 44th temple of the Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage, situated at 560 meters elevation. This Shingon sect temple enshrines the Eleven-faced Kannon and is known for its serene forest setting.

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Matsuyama Castle

Matsuyama Castle is a flatland-mountain castle that was built in 1603 on Mount Katsuyama, whose height is 132 meters, in Matsuyama city in…

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Nishiseto Expressway;Shimanami Sea Road;Omishima Bridge

A 328-meter steel arch bridge connecting Omishima and Hakatajima islands. It is a key link in the Shimanami Kaido, a scenic route crossing the Seto Inland Sea.

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Ozu Castle

Ōzu Castle, also known as Jizōgatake Castle, is a castle located in Ōzu, Ehime Prefecture, Japan.

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Shimonada

Shimonada Station is a passenger railway station located in the city of Iyo, Ehime Prefecture, Japan.

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Saka no Ue no Kumo Museum

Saka no Ue no Kumo Museum or Sakano-ueno-kumo Museum is a museum located in Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture, Japan, and inspired by the novel…

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Bansuiso

A French Renaissance-style villa built in 1922 as a residence for the former lords of Matsuyama. This Important Cultural Property features period furnishings and stained glass.

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佐田岬

The westernmost point of Shikoku island, located at the tip of the 40-kilometer-long Sadamisaki Peninsula. The cape offers views of the Bungo Channel and the coast of Kyushu.

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45 Iwaya-ji

The 45th temple of the Shikoku Pilgrimage, built directly into a massive conglomerate rock cliff. The site is characterized by its steep mountain approach and ancient meditation caves.

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The Museum of Art, Ehime

The Museum of Art, Ehime opened in the grounds of Matsuyama Castle in Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture, Japan in 1998, as the successor to the…

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Matsuyamajō Ropeway

The Matsuyamajō Ropeway is a Japanese aerial lift line in Matsuyama, Ehime, operated by the city government.

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翠波高原

A highland park at 890 meters elevation, known for its seasonal flower displays. The plateau features rapeseed flowers in spring and cosmos in late summer with views of the Seto Inland Sea.