Ehime Hidden Gems

Citrus groves along the Inland Sea, and a hot spring said to be the oldest in Japan, beneath a hilltop castle.

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Climate & Best Season

Mild and sunny on the coast, wetter and cooler in the southern mountains. Good year-round; citrus peaks in winter.

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