Culture Hojo Kashima Festival 2026 May 3rd - May 4th In early May, the Hojo Kashima Spring Festival is held in the area known as “Kazahaya” to the north of Matsuyama. On the first..
Activities God Hole Limestone Cave of Shirokawa Anonymous The “Ana Kami Shōnyūdō” or God Hole Limestone Cave in Shirokawa is a small natural cave in a secluded valley. Access requires ..
Transportation Matsuyama Trams and Botchan Train Anonymous In Matsuyama, be sure to ride the groaning 1950s trams and the puffing Botchan Train. Travel in retro style, if not the greatest..
8 Living Wooden Jizo Statue Takako Sakamoto A Living Jizo Statue carved into a living tree, which is still growing deep in the woods in the village of the Heike Legend in Ehime..
7 Culture Koonji no Okunoin Temple Anonymous A deeper enclave of Koonji, temple No.61 of the Shikoku Pilgrimage where you can get a stamp for your book, and practice some classic..
Food Café Kadan in Matsuyama Maki Starfield Established in 2001, Café Kadan is one of the most well known café restaurants in Matsuyama. Café Kadan is what we call an oas..
Food Nagasaka Restaurant in Matsuyama Anonymous Nagasaka Restaurant in Matsuyama is a Japanese-style restaurant with a stylish retro interior
Activities Hakatajima Island Anonymous Hakata Island on the Shimanami Kaido has fantastic beaches, dramatic cherry blossoms, and a salty history.