Activities Kazahaya Fireworks Festival 2026 Late Jul Kazaya Umi Matsuri is the quintessential summer fireworks event in rural Japan. Join yukata-clad locals for cold beer and oohs.
Activities Gogoshima Island Anonymous Gogoshima is the big island off Matsuyama. It has a isolated beaches and a great variety of bird life. The sunset from the ferry..
Camping & Trekking Kashima Island Anonymous Kashima Island is the blob of mountain dominating the coast north of Matsuyama. It’s good for swimming, camping, barbecues and..
10 Beach & Island Matsuyama's seaside Virginia Gonzalez Matsuyama, the capital of the Ehime prefecture, has some of the most impressive beaches in Japan, which remain unknown for most..
Activities Dogo Park Anonymous Close to the Dogo Onsen Honkan and Dogo Station is Dogo Park and the Yuzuki Castle Ruins. There's lots to see and do here all..
Activities Baishinji Park Anonymous Baishinji Park is a good place to enjoy cherry blossoms in spring near the sea. Another attraction is the Botchan Ressha on display..
Camping & Trekking Hiking Mt. Miyuki Anonymous Rising up behind Gokoku Shrine is a mountain peak that wears a different face in every season. This is Miyukiji-san. It’s easy..
11 Sports & Fitness The Ehime Marathon Anonymous The Ehime Marathon is held every year in early February. Eight thousand people register in a matter of hours to run the course through..