Top 10 things to do in Ehime

  1. Dogo Onsen
    5-6 Dogoyunomachi, Matsuyama, Ehime 790-0842, Japan
    Dogo Onsen is one of the oldest hot springs in Japan with a history of over 1,000 years. The main building, built in 1894, is a designated national treasure and is said to have inspired the bathhouse in the movie "Spirited Away."
  2. Matsuyama Castle
    1 Marunouchi, Matsuyama, Ehime 790-0008, Japan
    Matsuyama Castle is one of the twelve original castles in Japan that still has its main keep intact. The castle is located on a hill and offers a great view of the city.
  3. Shimanami Kaido
    Shimanami Kaido, Ehime, Japan
    Shimanami Kaido is a 60-kilometer long toll road that connects the islands of Honshu and Shikoku. The road is popular among cyclists and offers beautiful views of the Seto Inland Sea.
  4. Uwajima Castle
    1 Marunouchi, Uwajima, Ehime 798-0076, Japan
    Uwajima Castle is a hilltop castle that was built in the 17th century. The castle is famous for its donjon, which is the only one in Japan that has a thatched roof.
  5. Matsuyama Botanical Garden
    2768-3 Dogo Takahama-cho, Matsuyama, Ehime 790-0841, Japan
    Matsuyama Botanical Garden is a large botanical garden that has over 3,000 species of plants. The garden is divided into several sections, including a Japanese garden, a tropical greenhouse, and a rose garden.
  6. Ishite-ji Temple
    3-2-9 Ishite, Matsuyama, Ehime 799-2111, Japan
    Ishite-ji Temple is one of the 88 temples on the Shikoku Pilgrimage. The temple is famous for its beautiful garden and the stone bridge that leads to the main hall.
  7. Imabari Castle
    3-1-3 Toricho, Imabari, Ehime 794-0034, Japan
    Imabari Castle is a hilltop castle that was built in the 17th century. The castle is famous for its stone walls and the view of the Seto Inland Sea from the top.
  8. Yumeshima Kaido
    Yumeshima Kaido, Ehime, Japan
    Yumeshima Kaido is a scenic drive that takes you through the countryside of Ehime. The road is lined with cherry blossom trees in the spring and offers beautiful views of the mountains and the sea.
  9. Uchiko-za Theater
    3109 Uchiko, Uchiko, Ehime 791-4304, Japan
    Uchiko-za Theater is a traditional Japanese theater that was built in the early 20th century. The theater is famous for its wooden stage and the elaborate decorations on the ceiling.
  10. Ozu Castle
    1-1 Otemachi, Ozu, Ehime 795-0015, Japan
    Ozu Castle is a hilltop castle that was built in the 14th century. The castle is famous for its white walls and the view of the city from the top.