Historical Taisan-ji Temple in Matsuyama Anonymous Taisan-ji is a temple in Matsuyama. It’s No. 52 on the Shikoku pilgrimage. It sits on a hillside isolated from the city, surro..
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 Hio-Hachiman Shrine Anonymous One of the obvious characteristics of Hio-Hachiman Shrine is its profusion of stone lions or shishi, which stand in pairs on either..
Arts & Crafts Iyo-Kasuri Folk Craft Hall Bronwyn O'Neill The Iyo Kasuri Folk Craft Hall offers visitors a chance to try their hand at a traditional dyeing technique.
Religion Enlightenment to Nirvana - Or Not Arlene Bastion Enlightenment might be admitting defeat. Old Tiger Henro Part 9
Historical Taisan-ji Temple in Imabari Anonymous Taisan-ji is Temple No. 56 of the Shikoku 88 temple pilgrimage. It stands on a platform constructed of massive stones reminiscent..
Historical Joruri-ji Temple in Matsuyama Anonymous Joruri-ji – Temple No. 46 on the Shikoku 88 temple pilgrimage has ancient trees and a beautiful garden. Standing alone in farm..
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..