Historical Oyamazumi Shrine Treasure Hall Anonymous The Oyamazumi Shrine National Treasure Hall holds a fine collection of ancient samurai weaponry, armour and shrine statuary.
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..
Museums Imabari Castle by Day Anonymous Imabari Castle is one of the obvious landmarks of the city of Imabari. It’s a very pretty castle, surrounded by a square moat ..
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..
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..
Culture Uwajima Ushioni Festival 2026 Late Jul Every year in July, Uwajima City celebrates a festival in honor of the ushi-oni, or demon bulls, the city's protectors. Enjoy..
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.
Culture Ozu Castle - An Authentic Reconstruction Anonymous Ozu castle stands on a hillock that extends into a bend in the river Hiji, creating the impression that the castle stands on an..