Culture Matsuyama Spring Festival Apr 4th - Apr 7th The Matsuyama Spring Festival is held during the first weekend in April when the cherry blossoms are in bloom. There’s a parad..
Museums Kasho Museum Rod Walters The Kasho Museum in Toon offers a comprehensive overview of one Japan's most influential 20th century artists.
Culture Matsuyama Castle Rod Walters Matsuyama Castle stands on a significant hill right in the middle of town, offering spectacular views of the city, mountains and..
Museums Ishite-ji Temple in Matsuyama Rod Walters 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...
Museums Saka no Ue no Kumo Museum Rod Walters Saka no Ue no Kumo Museum by architect Ando Tadao houses attractive historical exhibits and offers fine views of Bansuiso Villa.
Museums Oshima Island Rod Walters Oshima—‘Big Island’—lies off Imabari in the Seto Inland Sea. It’s accessed by the Shimanami Kaido expressway via a suspension ..
Temples & Shrines Oyamazumi Shrine on Omishima Island Rod Walters Oyamazumi Shrine is like a natural cathedral. It's home to a large collection of historical weapons and armour.
Museums Taga Fertility Shrine & Sex Museum Bronwyn O'Neill Whimsical or creepy, but definitely one of the weirdest places on Shikoku