Ehime Hidden Gems
瀬戸内と山の県。道後温泉本館、松山城、しまなみ海道、西日本最高峰の石鎚山。みかんと鯛めし、俳句の文化まで、穏やかな風土が広がる。
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瀬戸内に広がる柑橘畑と、山上の城の下に湧く「日本最古」と伝わる温泉。
気候とベストシーズン
沿岸は温暖で晴天が多く、南部の山間は雨が多く涼しい。柑橘は冬が旬。
名物・グルメ
- みかんなどの柑橘
- 鯛めし
- じゃこ天
- 坊っちゃん団子
代表的な見どころ
- 道後温泉
- 松山城
- しまなみ海道
- 内子の町並み
Tobe Pottery — Traditional Blue and White Ceramics
Tobe-yaki is Ehime's signature ceramic style, characterized by thick white porcelain hand-painted with indigo-blue botan…
Taimeshi — Sea Bream Rice Two Ways
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Dogo Onsen Honkan — Japan's Oldest Hot Spring Bathhouse
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Matsuyama Castle — Hilltop Fortress with Original Keep
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Ishite-ji Temple — Cave Temple with 88 Statues
Ishite-ji is Temple #51 of the 88-temple Shikoku Pilgrimage, a large Buddhist complex featuring a towering three-story p…
Ehime Mikan — Citrus Capital of Japan
Ehime Prefecture produces 20% of Japan's mikan (mandarin oranges), making citrus the region's defining agricultural prod…
Botchan Ressha — Vintage Steam Locomotive Replica
The Botchan Ressha is a restored vintage steam locomotive (actually diesel-powered replica) operating as a tourist tram…
Nanrakuen Garden — Plum Blossoms and Iris
Nanrakuen is a traditional Japanese landscape garden built in 1688 for the lord of Matsuyama Domain, featuring seasonal…
Jakoten — Fried Fish Cake Street Food
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