Ehime
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Dogo Onsen of Matsuyama City is Japan’s oldest hot spring with over three thousand years of history. Further to the north is the Shimanami Kaido (Island Chain Sea Road), which stretches across the Seto Inland Sea and joins together the islands. The famous regional dishes here are not to be missed, either. We recommend fresh sea bream on rice and hot pot udon noodles.
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Besshi copper mine
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Shikoku Karst
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- Shikoku Karst is a limestone plateau 1,000-1,455 meters above ground, and spans across the borders of Ehime and Kochi. It is one of Japan...
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Shimonada Station
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- This station, which attracts a vast number of visitors, is an unmanned station which “everyone should get off at once in their lifetime”....
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Ishidatami in Uchiko
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Dogo Onsen
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- Touted as the only Michelin 3-star facility in the Shikoku region. It is the oldest onsen (hot spring) in Japan with more than 3,000 year...
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Mount Ishizuchi
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- With an altitude of 1,982 meters, it is the highest mountain in Shikoku, and also in west Japan. It is one of the "Seven Holy Mountains...
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Kurushima-Kaikyo Bridge
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- Kurushima-Kaikyo Bridge is a largest scale bridge connecting Oshima and Shikoku. It is the world's first bridge consisting of three conse...
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Nametoko Canyon
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- As its name indicates, Nametoko Canyon (Smooth Floor Canyon) has a smooth riverbed at its base. Crystal clear water flows down the river ...
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Tamaru Bridge
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- A massive bridge with cedar bark roofing. In addition to serving as a bridge, it has many other purposes such as being used for crop stor...
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Hirakiyama Park
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- With an altitude of 149 meters, Hirakiyama Park is situated at the top of a mountain. Five types of cherry blossom bloom here during the ...