Culture Sairin-ji Temple in Matsuyama Anonymous Sairin-ji Temple, No.49 of the 88 sacred temples of Shikoku, stands in well-manicured grounds
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 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..
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 Senyu-ji Temple Anonymous Senyu-ji is a temple in Imabari. It’s temple No. 58 on the pilgrimage of 88 temples around Shikoku, and one of the more impres..
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.
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.
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..