愛媛県 · Shikoku Region
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.
Famous For (Food)
- Mikan and other citrus
- Taimeshi (sea bream rice)
- Jakoten
- Botchan dango
Signature Sights
- Dogo Onsen
- Matsuyama Castle
- Shimanami Kaido
- Uchiko historic street
Ehime· Uwajima
Uwajima Castle — Original Keep with Coastal Views
Uwajima Castle is one of only twelve Japanese castles retaining an original Edo-period tenshu (main keep), built in 1666…
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Updated Jul 2026
Ehime· Uwajima
Uwajima Bull Fighting — Traditional Togyu Tournaments
Uwajima is one of the few places in Japan where traditional togyu (bull sumo) continues — two bulls weighing 700–1,000kg…
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Updated Jul 2026