Sep 4, 2013 - 1 min read

Matsuyama's seaside

The beauty of the Seto Inland Sea

By Virginia Gonzalez

Community writer

The water in Matsuyama is surprisingly clear.

This beach, in the south of the city, is one the most popular during the summer months.

There is a promenade here that will take you to some other "secret" beaches.

The quality of these side beaches is the same but, for some reason, people stay in the main one.

This particular place has a parking lot and a convenience store.

Further on, there's yet a smaller beach, a bit dirtier than its bigger siblings.

The shoreline can only be reached by car.

The highway will take you along the coast line. The view is always remarkable.

Only locals seem to know about the seashore. The place is always quiet.

These shores are not far from Matsuyama Port; simply follow the coast line.

Matsuyama is the capital city of the Ehime prefecture, on the Shikoku island. Along its hundreds of kilometers of coastal line lie some of the most impressive beaches in the country, which remain unknown for most people due to its far location from the city center. Precisely for this reason, the Matsuyama seaside is one of the best spots in Japan to take a dip into the ocean; it is never crowded. The cons: you need a car to get there. But the place is worth a visit.

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Tony Mariani 12 years ago

I've enjoyed drives along the shore and have visited the port at Matsuyama. Taking a boat out in the inland sea is impressive during the day, especially when you see the massive wind turbines on the ridge. Enjoyed your pictures! Thank you.

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