[Ehime] Enjoy a luxurious trip with hot springs and castles! The first step to sightseeing in Shikoku

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Ehime Prefecture has convenient access to surrounding prefectures, so it is also used as a starting point for sightseeing in Shikoku. If you use a rental car, you can get to Matsuyama Castle or Dogo Onsen within 30 minutes from the airport, and you can use rental cars from major companies at the air...

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Recommended tourist spots in Ehime

Ehime Prefecture is easily accessible, with access to Hiroshima Prefecture via the Shimanami Kaido and Oita Prefecture via ferry. Because of its convenient access to surrounding prefectures, it is also used as a starting point for sightseeing in Shikoku.

Matsuyama City, the center of Ehime Prefecture, is also known as a literary town, and you can enjoy immersing yourself in the nostalgic romance of the Meiji era by touring the places associated with it.

In this article, we will introduce recommended sightseeing spots in Ehime that you should visit and recommended rental cars that can be rented in the area.

Table of Contents
Dogo Onsen
Matsuyama Castle
Murakami Pirate Museum
Setouchi Shimanami Kaido

Dogo Onsen

Dogo Onsen is said to be one of Japan's three oldest hot springs, and has a history of 3,000 years, and is home to legends such as the ``Legend of the White Heron'' and ``Tama-no-Ishi Myth.'' A smooth alkaline simple hot spring, perfect for spa treatments and beauty treatments. In addition, the Shinsagi-kaku and Toki-daiko drums on the roof of the Dogo Onsen Main Building, which have been designated as important cultural properties, exude the atmosphere of a hot spring.

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Matsuyama Castle

Matsuyama Castle's main castle is located on the top of Mt. Shiroyama at an altitude of 132 meters in the center of Matsuyama City, and it took about a quarter of a century to build from 1602.

The panoramic view from the top floor of the castle tower, which is 161 meters above sea level, is a must-see. You can see the Seto Inland Sea to the west. The Honmaru Square is open until 9pm, so many people come to see the night view.

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Murakami Pirate Museum

The Murakami Pirate Museum is the only naval museum in Japan. The Murakami Kaizoku (Sailors) were the strongest pirates of the Sengoku period, who survived the Sengoku era and ruled the Setouchi Inland Sea. It is a must-see to learn about the reality of the pirate army, as well as the armor and jinbaori that have been restored to modern times.

Outside, there is also an exhibition of restored models of small boats used at the time, as well as samurai statues made of Oshima stone. There is also a corner where you can wear armor and kosode, making this museum a place that everyone from children to adults can enjoy.

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Setouchi Shimanami Kaido

"Setouchi Shimanami Kaido" is a road with a total length of approximately 60 km that connects islands in the Seto Inland Sea with bridges.

Surrounded by the sea, the Shimanami Kaido not only offers beautiful scenery, but each island is also full of sightseeing spots, historic buildings, artistic spots, dining, and more.

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