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· Matsuyama
Ehime Mikan — Citrus Capital of Japan
Ehime Prefecture produces 20% of Japan's mikan (mandarin oranges), making citrus the region's defining agricultural prod…
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Updated Jul 2026
Ehime· Matsuyama
Nanrakuen Garden — Plum Blossoms and Iris
Nanrakuen is a traditional Japanese landscape garden built in 1688 for the lord of Matsuyama Domain, featuring seasonal…
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Updated Jul 2026