Ehime Hidden Gems
7 spots
Shimanami Kaido — 70km Island-Hopping Cycling Route
The Shimanami Kaido runs 70 kilometers from Honshu to Shikoku, crossing the Seto Inland Sea by hopping six islands conne…
Garyu Sanso Villa — Cliffside Tea House National Treasure
Garyu Sanso is a refined villa and tea house built in 1907 by a wealthy merchant, perched on a cliff overlooking the Hij…
Ehime Mikan — Citrus Capital of Japan
Ehime Prefecture produces 20% of Japan's mikan (mandarin oranges), making citrus the region's defining agricultural prod…
Mount Ishizuchi — Shikoku's Highest Sacred Peak
Mount Ishizuchi (石鎚山, 1,982m) is the highest peak in western Japan and one of Japan's seven sacred mountains, a Shugendo…
Nanrakuen Garden — Plum Blossoms and Iris
Nanrakuen is a traditional Japanese landscape garden built in 1688 for the lord of Matsuyama Domain, featuring seasonal…
Sada Misaki Peninsula — Dramatic Coastal Cliffs
Sada Misaki is a narrow peninsula extending 40km into the Bungo Channel, forming Shikoku's westernmost point. The dramat…
Bessho Onsen — Mountain Hot Spring Resort
Bessho Onsen is a secluded hot spring resort nestled in the mountains near Mt. Ishizuchi, known for its milky-white sulf…