Historical Yasaka-ji in Matsuyama Anonymous Yasaka-ji – Temple No. 47 on the Shikoku 88 temple pilgrimage has a festive air, despite the huge graveyard behind it. It has ..
Culture Live Earth Matsuyama 2026 Mid May Live Earth Matsuyama is a festival for music, environmental activism and ethnic food in the middle of May.
Historical Isaniwa Shrine in Dogo Anonymous Isaniwa Shrine sits above Dogo offering a fine view over Matsuyama. Its vermilion walls and gold leaf are a stunning sight.
12 Gardens & Parks The Birds of Dogo Park L. MacLean Dogo Park is the site of a long-disappeared castle. It's also home to an attractive variety of large and small birds.
Culture Tsubaki Jinja Anonymous The imposing Tsubaki Shrine just south of central Matsuyama is a good place to see the regular performance of Shinto worship.
Museums The Birthplace of the Akiyama Brothers Anonymous The birthplace of the military Akiyama brothers Saneyuki and Yoshifuru is easily accessible from Matsuyama Castle. This small museum..
Culture Ehime Prefecture's Castles Elizabeth S Ehime Prefecture which occupies the northwest part of Shikoku boasts five of the 100 top castles in Japan with two original castle..
Culture Ehime Prefectural Budokan Anonymous Ehime Prefectural Budokan is home to Ehime’s martial arts community. It boasts the largest gable roof in Japan, covered with 3..