Top 10 Hidden Tourist Spots In Ehime Prefecture [Secret Gem Edition]

11 mai 2025

Ehime Prefecture has many quiet and attractive hidden spots where there are still few tourists!

We have carefully selected famous spots where you can enjoy nature, history, and local culture.

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1. Nametoko Valley

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A clear stream spot with a series of Nameratoko waterfalls.

You can also enjoy forest bathing and canyoning.

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About 30 minutes by car from Matsumaru Station

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2. Ozu Castle

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A castle with a beautiful wooden restored castle tower.

We recommend taking a stroll along the townscape along the Hijikawa River.

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About 20 minutes on foot from Iyo-Ozu Station

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3. Shikoku Karst

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A stunning grassland area at an altitude of 1,400m.

Perfect for driving and picnics.

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About 2 hours by car from Matsuyama Station

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4. Kirosan Observation Park

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A spectacular observation deck worth stopping by on your cycling trip.
A panoramic view of the Seto Inland Sea and the Kurushima Kaikyo Bridge.

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About 30 minutes by car from Imabari Station

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5. Iyonada Monogatari Sightseeing Train

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A luxurious train trip to enjoy the beautiful scenery of Ehime on a retro train.
Enjoy the gourmet food and scenery along the line.

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Departure and arrival at Matsuyama Station

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6. Sadamisaki Peninsula Melody Line

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An exhilarating drive road that leads to the westernmost tip of Shikoku.
The windmills and lighthouses along the way are also hidden gems.

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About 1 hour by car from Yawatahama Station

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7. Matsuyama Autumn Festival

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A traditional Matsuyama event held every year in early October.
The "Mikoshi Hachiawase" is especially famous, and the powerful collision is a must-see.

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From Matsuyama Station or Okaido Station to the surrounding shrines

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8. Garyu Sanso

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A quiet sukiya-style building overlooking the Hijikawa River.
The garden and the building are in perfect harmony.

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About a 20-minute walk from Iyo-Ozu Station

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9. Saijo Festival

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One of Ehime Prefecture's largest autumn festivals, and one of the most famous danjiri festivals in the country.
About 80 gorgeous danjiri, mikoshi, and taikodai floats parade through the city, and at night the lanterns are lit up, creating a fantastic atmosphere.

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About 10 minutes walk from Iyo-Saijo Station

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10. Ishizuchi Shrine

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A shrine dedicated to mountain worship, with Mt. Ishizuchi, the highest peak in western Japan, as its deity.

There are four shrines: Sanchosha, Chugū Jōjūsha, Tsuchigoya Yohaiden, and Kuchinomiya Honsha, and it is also known as a sacred place for Shugendō.

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About 50 minutes by bus from Iyo-Saijo Station

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[Summary]

Ehime Prefecture's hidden gems are all places where you can quietly enjoy history, nature, hot springs, and gourmet food.
If you want to get away from the hustle and bustle of tourist spots and experience the depths of Ehime, be sure to visit these hidden gems!

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