Founded in 1895, the Nikitatsu Brewery currently services as the single sake brewery in the Dougo area and produces a nation-wide recognized sake called “Nikitatsu”, which has drawn in tourists from all around the world for more than 100 years.
Arguably the most well-known attraction of Ehime prefecture is the Kurushima Strait Whirlpools: the naturally occurring water phenomenon created by salt currents in the water.
Literally meaning sleeping dragon, Garyu Sanso is a mountain villa said to have been built by a Meiji era trader, Kochi Torajiro (b. 1853) to live his last years in his hometown, and eventually became a place feudal lords would chill out and ponder their next invasions.
Uchiko-za is a kabuki theater that was built in 1916. It is still in operation today.
100 year old historical district, Yokaichi Old Town in Uchiko is a preserved street of houses and craftsman shops.
Sankaku-ji Temple, located in Ehime, is the sixty-fifth temple of the Shikoku 88 temple pilgrimage.
Located right next to Uwajima Castle, this restaurant serves local cuisine. Especially popular for their seafood, highlights on Isshin's menu include sea bream
This shop is best known for its jakoten, a type of fish sausage made from small fish that are pureed into a paste and then fried. Jakoten is a local specialty o
Located right across the famous Dogo Onsen hot spring, this cafe is popular with both locals and visitors to refresh after taking a hot bath in the onsen. Mikan
Located in the port town of Uwajima, this Japanese garden was created in 1866. Featuring a large pond in its center, visitors can take a stroll around it to enj
Open all year round, this observation point allows for a 360-degree vista of the Seto Inland Sea and is famous for the spectacular sunset views it provides of t
This store is located at the Ehime Prefecture end of the Shimanami Kaido cycling route which also takes in Hiroshima Prefecture. The route is about 75 kilometer
This castle, built in 941, was the Uwajima Clan's center of power during the Edo Period (1603-1868).
Ozu Castle was built in 1331 by Utsunomiya Toyofusa. It is in a small seaside town in Ehime.
Mingei Iyo Kasuri Kaikan displays Iyo Kasuri fabric and organizes dyeing workshops.
What stands as Matsuyama Castle today is one of Japan’s few original surviving castle structures, with all 21 of its buildings listed as Important Cultural Properties of Japan.
Isaniwa Jinja Shrine is one of the three shrines in Japan built in the Hachiman-style architecture.
Dogo Park is located on the ruins of Yuzuki Castle, built in the 14th century.