Scenic Japan from the Water

Tourist Attraction Details

Matsuyama

  • Dōgo Onsen Honkan

    It’s been awarded three stars by the Michelin Green Guide Japan, and it’s the first public bathhouse to be designated an important national cultural property.

  • Matsuyama Castle

    A famous castle of the Setouchi Region

    © Ehime Prefecture

  • Dogo Onsen

    night view

    © Ehime Prefecture

  • Shirai Falls

    The waterfalls are easily accessible via a footpath that leads to the perfect viewing location.

    © Ehime Prefecture

  • Cape Sada Lighthouse

    The Cape Sada Lighthouse is the westernmost point of Shikoku, standing on the cliffs of the Sadamisaki Peninsula, the narrowest peninsula in Japan.

    © Ehime Prefecture

  • Isaniwa Shrine

    An architectural masterpiece reflecting the elegance of the Momoyama period.

    © Ehime Prefecture

  • Omogo Gorge (Omogokei)

    Located at the foot of Mt. Ishizuchi, the Omogo Gorge is well known as a national scenic site and delights visitors with its seasonal beauty.

    © Ehime Prefecture

  • Shikoku Karst

    Karst topography is terrain created on the earth’s surface by dissolution of soluble rocks.

    © Ehime Prefecture

  • Bansuiso

    Bansuiso is a Renaissance-style villa built as a second home of Earl Sadakoto Hisamatsu, a descendant of the former Matsuyama clan.

    © Ehime Prefecture

  • Matsuyama Dogo Autumn Festival

    This festival features the loud and lively “Hachiawase” (clashing of shrines) starting from 6:30am on 7 October in front of Dogo-Onsen station.

    © Ehime Prefecture

  • Mt. Ishizuchi

    Mt. Ishizuchi is one of the seven sacred peaks of Japan. The mountain consists of peaks including Tengudake, the highest point in western Japan, Misen, the location of the Ishizuchi Shrine, as well as

    © Ehime Prefecture

  • Mt. Ishizuchi Hill Climb

    Time trial which closes stone hammer skyline, and climbs 18.4km in total length, altitude difference 920m, course of 6.0% of mean inclines by bicycle.

    © Ehime Prefecture

  • Shikoku Karst

    Karst topography is terrain created on the earth’s surface by dissolution of soluble rocks.

    © Ehime Prefecture

  • Dogo Onsen Honkan

    Dogo Onsen Honkan is thought to be the oldest hot spring in Japan is mentioned in the ancient texts of the Kojiki and Manyoshu.

    © Ehime Prefecture

  • Dogo Onsen Honkan

    gas lamp

    © Ehime Prefecture

  • Dogo Onsen Honkan

    New house

    © Ehime Prefecture

  • Dōgo Onsen Honkan

    It’s been awarded three stars by the Michelin Green Guide Japan, and it’s the first public bathhouse to be designated an important national cultural property.

  • Matsuyama Castle

    A famous castle of the Setouchi Region

    © Ehime Prefecture

  • Dogo Onsen

    night view

    © Ehime Prefecture

  • Shirai Falls

    The waterfalls are easily accessible via a footpath that leads to the perfect viewing location.

    © Ehime Prefecture

  • Cape Sada Lighthouse

    The Cape Sada Lighthouse is the westernmost point of Shikoku, standing on the cliffs of the Sadamisaki Peninsula, the narrowest peninsula in Japan.

    © Ehime Prefecture

  • Isaniwa Shrine

    An architectural masterpiece reflecting the elegance of the Momoyama period.

    © Ehime Prefecture

  • Omogo Gorge (Omogokei)

    Located at the foot of Mt. Ishizuchi, the Omogo Gorge is well known as a national scenic site and delights visitors with its seasonal beauty.

    © Ehime Prefecture

  • Shikoku Karst

    Karst topography is terrain created on the earth’s surface by dissolution of soluble rocks.

    © Ehime Prefecture

  • Bansuiso

    Bansuiso is a Renaissance-style villa built as a second home of Earl Sadakoto Hisamatsu, a descendant of the former Matsuyama clan.

    © Ehime Prefecture

  • Matsuyama Dogo Autumn Festival

    This festival features the loud and lively “Hachiawase” (clashing of shrines) starting from 6:30am on 7 October in front of Dogo-Onsen station.

    © Ehime Prefecture

  • Mt. Ishizuchi

    Mt. Ishizuchi is one of the seven sacred peaks of Japan. The mountain consists of peaks including Tengudake, the highest point in western Japan, Misen, the location of the Ishizuchi Shrine, as well as

    © Ehime Prefecture

  • Mt. Ishizuchi Hill Climb

    Time trial which closes stone hammer skyline, and climbs 18.4km in total length, altitude difference 920m, course of 6.0% of mean inclines by bicycle.

    © Ehime Prefecture

  • Shikoku Karst

    Karst topography is terrain created on the earth’s surface by dissolution of soluble rocks.

    © Ehime Prefecture

  • Dogo Onsen Honkan

    Dogo Onsen Honkan is thought to be the oldest hot spring in Japan is mentioned in the ancient texts of the Kojiki and Manyoshu.

    © Ehime Prefecture

  • Dogo Onsen Honkan

    gas lamp

    © Ehime Prefecture

  • Dogo Onsen Honkan

    New house

    © Ehime Prefecture

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Related Routes
  • Hiroshima - Kure - Matsuyama

    A regular line jointly operated by Setonaikaikisen Inc. and Ishizaki Kisen Co., Ltd. which connects Hiroshima Port (Minami-ku, Hiroshima-shi, Hiroshima-ken), Kure Port (Takara-cho, Kure-shi, Hiroshima-ken) , and ·Matsuyama Sightseeing Port(Takahama-cho, Matsuyama-shi, Ehime-ken) by a passenger car ferry in about 2 hours 45 minutes and by high speed passenger ship in about 1 hour 17 minutes.

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    Items of Interest Car Ferries Fare JPY 930 - 7100
    Dept. & Dest. Hiroshima Port to Matsuyama Sightseeing Port
  • Hiroshima - Kure - Matsuyama

    A regular line jointly operated by Setonaikaikisen Inc. and Ishizaki Kisen Co., Ltd. which connects Hiroshima Port (Minami-ku, Hiroshima-shi, Hiroshima-ken), Ku...

    Items of Interest Car Ferries Fare JPY 930 - 7100
    Dept. & Dest. Hiroshima Port to Matsuyama Sightseeing Port