Culture Ishite-ji Temple in Matsuyama Anonymous Ishite Temple is a weird place. Ishite-ji, as it's known in Japanese, is No. 51 of the 88 temples that form the Shikoku Pilgr...
Culture Itami Juzo Museum in Matsuyama Anonymous The Itami Juzo Museum in Matsuyama is a shrine to the man who made a series of brilliant films showing modern Japan to a larg...
15 Culture A Walk Around Matsuyama Castle Park Anonymous Matsuyama Castle stands on a steep hill n the middle of the city. Even if you don't have time to go inside the castle itself,...
11 Culture Hogon-ji Temple in Dogo, Matsuyama Anonymous Hogon-ji is a temple of the Ji Buddhist sect in Matsuyama. It’s known as the birthplace of Ippen, who founded the Ji (time) s...
Culture The Splendour Falls On Castle Walls Arlene Bastion A castle that has kept much of its original shape and components, Matsuyama Castle still reigns among the most impressive of ...
Culture Tsubaki Matsuri 2025 Bronwyn O'Neill Tsubaki Matsuri is one of Matusyama's most popular festivals, and one that is unique to the region.
Culture Dogo Onsen: Tradition Stripped Bare Bronwyn O'Neill Dogo Onsen, the inspiration for the Studio Ghibli film Spirited Away, is one of Matsuyama's most prized buildings and one of ...
Culture Iyo-Kasuri Folk Craft Hall Bronwyn O'Neill The Iyo Kasuri Folk Craft Hall offers visitors a chance to try their hand at a traditional dyeing technique.
Culture Ehime Prefecture's Castles Elizabeth S Ehime Prefecture which occupies the northwest part of Shikoku boasts five of the 100 top castles in Japan with two original c...
