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Matsuyama, meaning "pine mountain", is the homely capital of Ehime prefecture. Quite provincial yet hospitable to travelers, and a hub of business and shopping amongst the lazy calm of the countryside, Matsuyama has much to offer in the way of curious literary and cultural assets. Map.
Matsuyama (松山) is the largest city on Shikoku and the capital of Ehime Prefecture. At the heart of the city stands Matsuyamajo, a beautiful, original castle. The castle's hilltop vantage point offers a view of the city and a glimpse of the Seto Inland Sea.
Matsuyama is located in central Ehime Prefecture, facing the Seto Inland Sea to the north, the mountains of the Takanawa Peninsula to the north and east, and the Saragamine Mountain Range, an extension of the Shikoku Mountains, to the south. It is located on the northeastern portion of the Dōgo Plain.
There are eight temples of The Shikoku Henro, or 88 Temple Pilgrimage in Matsuyama, one of which is the curious Ishiteji Temple. A highlight here is its mysterious statue-lined tunnel complex that leads to a second inner temple.
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Matsuyama is the capital city of Ehime Prefecture and the largest city in Shikoku. Its name means “pine mountain”. Matsuyama is a bustling city that has maintained its vitality despite the long recession in Japan that has hollowed out many other cities.
Matsuyama is the capital of Ehime prefecture, in the north-west of Shikoku Island. The city is home to one of the last twelve Japanese castles preserved from Edo period, as well as to the very popular Dogo Onsen, an...
