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..
Activities Kazahaya Fireworks Festival 2025 Late Jul Kazaya Umi Matsuri is the quintessential summer fireworks event in rural Japan. Join yukata-clad locals for cold beer and oohs.
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 Kashima Island Anonymous Kashima Island is the blob of mountain dominating the coast north of Matsuyama. It’s good for swimming, camping, barbecues and..
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 Ehime Prefectural Office Anonymous The Ehime Prefectural Office is a working municipal building. But the original wing is beautiful, especially inside. It was built..
Sports & Fitness Aqua Palette Matsuyama Anonymous Aqua Palette Matsuyama, one stop on the train from JR Matsuyama Station, is an accessible swimming pool complex popular with people..
Activities The Ninomaru Historical Garden Anonymous The Ninomaru Historical Garden makes a good substitute for those who lack the time or energy to make their way up to Matsuyama Castle...