Culture Dogo Onsen Festival 2026 Mar 19th - Mar 21st Every March, Dogo Onsen is dressed up in lanterns and red pinstripes to celebrate its cultural history and provide a platform for..
Culture Tsubaki Matsuri 2026 Early Jan Tsubaki Matsuri is one of Matusyama's most popular festivals, and one that is unique to the region.
Culture Ishite-ji Temple in Matsuyama Anonymous Ishite Temple is a weird place. Ishite-ji, as it's known in Japanese, is No. 51 of the 88 temples that form the Shikoku Pilgrimage...
Culture Matsuyama Spring Festival 2026 Early Apr The Matsuyama Spring Festival is held during the first weekend in April when the cherry blossoms are in bloom. There’s a parad..
Traditional Dogo Onsen: Tradition Stripped Bare Bronwyn O'Neill Dogo Onsen, the inspiration for the Studio Ghibli film Spirited Away, is one of Matsuyama's most prized buildings and one of..
Museums Saka no Ue no Kumo Museum Anonymous Saka no Ue no Kumo Museum by architect Ando Tadao houses attractive historical exhibits and offers fine views of Bansuiso Villa.
10 Culture Matsuyama-Jo Andrea Kahlow Matsuyama Castle in Ehime is one of the 12 oldest castles in Japan
Culture Spectacular Views at Matsuyama Castle Anonymous Matsuyama Castle stands on a significant hill right in the middle of town, offering spectacular views of the city, mountains and..