16 Temples & Shrines Zuio-ji Anonymous Zuio-ji is a temple monastery of the Soto sect of Zen Buddhism. Many monks live, train, work, and study here. Meditation is free..
Historical Towel Town Arlene Bastion An Imabari towel is forever: Japan's softest, most absorbent, most durable towels come from Imabari in Ehime.
Culture Ikazaki Kite Fighting Festival 2026 Tuesday - May 5th On May 5th every year, teams fight it out on the banks of the Oda River in Ikazaki--with traditional Japanese paper kites.
Historical The Splendour Falls On Castle Walls Arlene Bastion A castle that has kept much of its original shape and components, Matsuyama Castle still reigns among the most impressive of Japan's..
Culture Kimono Experience Anonymous Matsuyama has several shops where visitors can try on kimono and yukata, and wear them all day for a reasonable fee. Why not try..
Culture A Disturbing Temple: Ishiteji 51 Arlene Bastion Ishetiji Temple 51's eclectic collection of different gods and deities can be disturbing because one can't find order in..
Historical Mitsuhama Old Town Area Anonymous Mitsuhama in Matsuyama is one of the few places in Japan where you can still see buildings dating from the Edo, Meiji, Taisho and..
Temples & Shrines Enlightenment In Ehime Arlene Bastion The third stage of Enlightenment in Ehime: Part 7 of Old Tiger Henro's Shikoku Pilgrimage.
