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Ishite-ji Temple

4.0

291 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Ehime Pref. Matsuyamashi Ishite 2-9-21

Located in the Ishite district of Matsuyama City, the Ishite-ji Temple is a Buzan sect Shingon Buddhist temple. The temple’s formal name is Kumano-san Kokuzo-in; it is the 51st temple visited on the Shikoku 88-temple Pilgrimage. The Ishite-ji Temple is famous for its association with Emon Saburo, a renowned early pilgrim who according to legend was reborn so that he could help restore the temple. The temple was first built in 728 by Ochino Tamazumi, the lord of Iyo Province. Initially, it was a Hosso school Buddhist temple, named the Anyo-ji Temple. However, following a visit by the monk Kukai in 813, it was transformed into a Shingon Buddhist temple. Besides the Niomon gate (a designated National Treasure), the Ishite-ji Temple also has several Important Cultural Properties, including the Hon-do (main hall) and a three-storey pagoda.

I came in from the east side and came across lots of stone statues. It’s a bit of a mess in that end with cardboard boxes and everything looking a bit ill-kept. Lots of caves and strong smell of...
Saka no Ue no Kumo Museum

3.5

348 Reviews

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Ehime Pref. Matsuyamashi Ichibanchou 3-20

“Saka no Ue no Kumo” (Clouds above the Hill) is a novel by Ryotaro Shiba, depicting the modernization of Japan through the life stories of brothers Yoshifuru and Saneyuki Akiyama, and poet Masaoka Shiki. Many materials related to the novel as well as the three main characters are exhibited in the museum. The four-story building with a basement was designed by Tadao Ando, and is made as a space expressing “clouds above the hill”.

The story behind the museum lends itself to understanding a little in forming of modern Japan and specifically around 3 individuals enlighten approaches at that time. The museum is housed within a...
Isaniwa Shrine

4.0

259 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Ehime Pref. Matsuyamashi Sakuradanichou 173

The Isaniwa Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Matsuyama City. The exact date of the shrine’s founding is unclear, but the fact that it is included in the Engishiki Jinmyocho (a list of Shinto shrines compiled in the mid-Heian era) indicates that it is a very ancient shrine that has been in existence for at least 1,000 years. The shrine buildings that the visitor sees today are the result of rebuilding in 1667 on the orders of Matsudaira Sadanaga, the local daimyo. According to tradition, the rebuilding was undertaken in gratitude for the granting of a wish that Matsudaira might hit the target consistently during a yabusame horseback archery contest in Edo Castle. The new shrine buildings were modeled on those of the Iwashimizu Hachiman-gu Shrine in Kyoto.

A second cousin to the more popular shine it is worth walking up the long set of stairs to see the city below. This is an active shrine and you can expect to see worshipers here. Take a few...
Bansuisou

4.0

269 Reviews

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Ehime Pref. Matsuyamashi Ichibanchou 3-3-7

Bansuisou located in the southern foothills of Shiroyama around Matsuyama Castle in Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture is an European-style residence with an authentic French design built in 1922 as a second house for Sadakoto Hisamatsu Earl, a descendant of a former landlord in Matsuyama Province. The marvelous building employed a design of the French renaissance style with a Mansard roof and a continuous arching balcony, and was designated as a National Important Cultural Property in 2011. It was used as a gorgeous socializing place where celebrities from every walk of life gathered and royal family members who visited the prefecture stopped over. At present, it holds events and exhibitions as Ehime Prefectural Art Museum Annex.

The villa is a very handsome building, located just below Matsuyama castle and very close to one of the main streets through town. English signage is minimal inside, but entrance is only ¥300 and the...
Matsuyama Castle

Travel / Tourism

Ehime Pref. Matsuyamashi Marunouchi

Matsuyama Castle is the only castle among the surviving 12 castles which now has a keep. It was selected as one of the 100 best castles of Japan in 2006. Kato Yoshiaki started the castle construction in 1602, and it is the last complete castle to have been constructed in Japan, which was completed over the longest length of time (approximately a quarter century) in Japanese architectural history. The inner citadel of the castle is located on the summit of Mt. Katsuyama at an altitude of 132 meters, while an outer citadel and a third citadel are at the base of the mountain; it is a huge castle and is counted as one of the coalition of the three largest flatland mountain castles in Japan. You can see from Mt. Ishizuchi to Iyo-nada with one sweep of the eye from the top floor of the large castle keep—that scenery is magnificent.
Matsuyama City Shiki Memorial Museum

4.0

108 Reviews

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Ehime Pref. Matsuyamashi Dougokouen 1-30

Located roughly five minutes’ walk from Dogo Onsen Station, the Matsuyama City Shiki Memorial Museum has on display manuscripts and works by Masaoka Shiki, a leading writer of haiku poetry who was born in Matsuyama, as well as letters exchanged with Natsume Soseki and other major literary figures with whom he was friendly. The Museum provides detailed displays on the history of Dogo and Matsuyama, on the times in which Masaoka Shiki lived, and on his friendships and acquaintances. Special events are held on an occasional basis, and the Museum also functions as a community center for the local community.

道後温泉駅から徒歩3分ほど。道後公園内に立地している4階建ての文化施設で、2-3階が博物館となっている。入館料は400円。展示室内は愚陀佛庵(復元)を除き撮影不可。展示は全体の4分の1が道後・松山の歴史、残りが正岡子規の生涯に関する解説・資料展示となっている。正岡子規は松山の生まれで、松山市駅近くには「正岡子規誕生邸址」の石碑も立つ。教科書にも載る明治を代表する俳人であるが、浅学のため有名な「柿...
Birthplace of the Akiyama Brothers

4.0

110 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Ehime Matsuyama-shi Kachimachi 2-3-6

This museum is located in Kachi-machi 2-Chome, Matsuyama City. The building is a recreation of the birthplace of the Akiyama brothers Yoshifuru and Saneyuki, whose military exploits were famously depicted in Shiba Ryotaro’s historical novel “Saka no Ue no Kumo.” The museum exhibits a variety of materials related to the brothers. Bronze statues of the brothers have also been erected on the grounds.

秋山兄弟が暮らしていた家を再現した資料館です。ボランティアガイドの川端さんという博識な女性が秋山家の暮らしぶりや、秋山兄弟の人となり、展示物について丁寧に詳しく説明してくださいました。秋山真之の銅像は彫が深く西洋人のように見えるのですが、その理由はイタリア人の芸術家がイタリアで真之の写真を参考に彫り上げたからだとか。兄の好古は晩年北予中学校の校長に就任し、一人この家に住んだそうです。毎日学校に一番...
Taisan-ji Temple

4.5

47 Reviews

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Ehime Pref. Matsuyamashi Taisanjichou 1730

This is a temple of the Shingon sect Chizan School in Taisanji Town, Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture, and the 52nd temple of the Shikoku 88-temple Pilgrimage. It is said that the hall was built overnight by Manonochoja in 586. The main hall, designated as a National Treasure is the third and was constructed in 1305, and this temple is the largest of the Shingon Esoteric Buddhist sect. A Buddhist idol enshrined by the priest Gyoki and seven statues of eleven-faced Avalokitesvara are designated as Important Cultural Properties. There is a custom of making an offering of rice Shamoji spoons to the Shotokutaishi-do to have academic achievement.

第５２番札所太山寺松山市の郊外にあり近くにはプロゴルファー松山英樹選手の冠がついたゴルフ練習場もありました。無料の駐車場は仁王門をくぐった先にあります。駐車場から国宝の本堂までは坂道がだらだらと続き少し時間がかかりますが雰囲気はよかったです。
Yu Jinja Shrine

3.5

107 Reviews

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Ehime Matsuyama-shi Dogoyunomachi 4-10

This shrine is in Dogoyuno-machi, Matsuyama. The ancient shrine was apparently built on the decree of the Keiko Emperor, the 12th emperor of Japan, and venerates the deities Onamuchinomikoto and Sukunabikonanomikoto. When the Dogo Onsen source spring was damaged by earthquake, tales say that prayers here resulted in it being restored, and now every March they hold the Yugitosai hot spring prayer festival to commemorate it.

not so big and we got heavy rain that day. just take a look and not so many people here but just one staff and two cats. ha.
Ehime Prefectual Museum of Art

3.5

60 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Ehime Pref. Matsuyamashi Horinouchi

The art museum was opened in 1998 in Horinouchi, Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture based on the themes of see, create, and learn. The museum is home to a collection of about 11,900 art works including the collection of the former Ehime Prefectural Art Museum, works of art from local artists and well known contemporary Japanese artists, as well as pieces of work from international artists such as Monet and Cézanne. The museum’s permanent collection changes about five to six times each year. Their temporary exhibitions on various themes are also very popular. There is also a restaurant where visitors can enjoy a meal or cup of tea with views of Matsuyama Castle.

Because it was raining I decided to visit this museum. It is a beautiful and modern building close to a park and to the castle. The main collection was not available that day, but there were two very...
Itami Juzo Museum

4.0

53 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Ehime Pref. Matsuyamashi Higashishi 1-6-10

This is a museum of the Japanese leading film director, actor and essayist, Juzo Itami. The name Juzo is written as 13 in Chinese characters, so there are 13 sections in the permanent exhibition that show the variety of his works and hobbies. Also there is a café museum for visitors and a shop that sells original goods produced by the museum director, Nobuko Miyamoto. The building was designed by “Itamist” architect Yoshifumi Nakamura.

松山市駅からバスで20分の「天山橋」バス停から徒歩3分ほど。入館料は800円。展示室は2部屋あり、1部屋目が伊丹十三の生涯を解説した常設展(撮影可能)、2部屋目が企画展(撮影不可)の会場となっている。父(伊丹万作)が松山生まれ。十三は京都生まれだが高校時代を松山で過ごしている。幼いころから絵が得意で最初に就いた職業が商業デザイナー。そして俳優になった後もエッセイやイラストを書き、音楽や料理にも造...
Iozan Joruriji Temple

4.0

30 Reviews

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Ehime Pref. Matsuyamashi Joururimachi 282

Joruriji Temple is the first pilgrimage temple of the Hachikaji (eight temples) in Matsuyama City on the Shikoku 88-temple Pilgrimage, in which it is the 46th temple. The Natural Monument, the Ibukibyakushin tree, said to be over 1,000 years old is preserved within the serene environs of the temple, under which are the engraved stone ‘Feet of Buddha.’ Located to the left of the main hall within the confines of the Torii is the Ichigan Benten, said to grant you one wish only. In front of the main hall and the Taishi statue Hall are placed wood-carved figurines of Kobo Daishi as an infant called Dakko Taishi. They are reportedly endeared as like “holding a real baby, and you somehow feel peaceful.”

お寺は弁才天様も祀られており、是非お勧めです！蓮の花、牡丹、紫陽花と季節ごとに素晴らしいお花です。特に蓮は必見です。
Sugazan Enmyoji Temple

3.5

33 Reviews

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Ehime Pref. Matsuyamashi Wakemachi 1-182

Sugazan Enmyoji located in Waki Town, Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture is a temple of the Shingon sect Chizan school and the 53rd temple of the Shikoku 88-temple Pilgrimage. It is said that Gyoki carved the principal image of Amida Nyorai and the two side statues establishing the temple in 749, and Kobo daishi restored it later. The treasures of the temple are the oldest copper amulet in Shikoku’s sacred pilgrimage sites, which Dr. Starr, an American, found on a Shikoku pilgrimage. A Christian stone monument on the left of Daishi hall and a dragon-shaped carving on an upper-left lintel in the main hall made by Jingoro Hidari are particular must-sees.

創建１２７０年超の古寺、四国霊場第５３番札所、真言宗智山派寺院で本尊は阿弥陀如来像です。境内には隠れ？キリシタンの「マリア観音石像」があります。そうと云われないと解らない程度のゆるやかな十字架型の石像です。この寺院自体は縁起は素晴らしいものの、印象としては記憶には残り難い寺院だが、このマリア観音像のおかげで、覚えは久しい寺院となっています。ここも又、多分、破壊者の長曾我部何とかと云う輩に焼かれたと...
Higashiyama Hantaji Temple

4.0

31 Reviews

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Ehime Pref. Matsuyamashi Hataderamachi 32

The Higashiyama Hantaji Temple can be reached by taking a 25-minute bus journey from JR Matsuyama Station to the Hantaji-guchi bus stop, and then walking for around 10 minutes. The Temple, which is located on the slopes of Mt. Awaji, is the 50th temple of the Shikoku 88-temple Pilgrimage. From the Temple precincts, situated on a small plateau, there are beautiful views of Matsuyama Castle, the Matsuyama cityscape, and the Seto Inland Sea. According to tradition, the Temple was built on the order of Emperor Koken to house a statue of the Bhaisajyaguru (Medicine Buddha) that had been carved by the bodhisattva Gyoki. Ippen Shonin, the founder of the Ji-shu branch of Pure Land Buddhism, is said to have studied at the Temple as a young man. Sights that are particularly worth seeing include the small statue of Kankiten (Ganesh) donated by Tokugawa Ietsuna, which is enshrined in the Shoten-do Hall, and praying to which is said to bring success in business, as well as the paintings on the ceiling of the Kanetsuki-do bell hall.

東山瑠璃光院繁多寺（ひがしやまるりこういんはんたじ）は、愛媛県松山市畑寺町（えひめけんまつやましはたでらまち）にある真言宗豊山派の寺だ。四国八十八ヶ所霊場第50番札所で、本尊は薬師如来（やくしにょらい）行基が開基し、坐高三尺の如来像を彫って本尊として光明寺と号したが、空海により東山繁多寺に改称されたという。 2021年9月2日、この日は浄土寺に参拝した。そこから車で、繁多寺にやってきた...
Shikido

3.5

61 Reviews

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Ehime Pref. Matsuyamashi Suehiromachi 16-3

Located on the grounds of Shosouji Temple, this is a reconstruction of the place where famous Japanese poet Masaoka Shiki lived until he was 17. There’s a recreation of his study as well, and his desk, calligraphy, and personal articles are on display. In the plaza out front, you’ll also find the “Bocchan train,” which is the oldest extant light locomotive.

松山市駅から近くです。子規が松山で住んでいた家を移築したようです。はでさはないのですが、子規が仲間を食べ物にたとえた評は面白いですね。
Mount Kumano Yasaka-ji Temple

4.0

25 Reviews

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Ehime Prefecture Matsuyama City Joruri Temple Yasaka 773

This Shingon Sect Daigo School temple in Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture, is the 47th temple of the Shikoku 88-temple Pilgrimage. It is said that the temple was built by the order of Emperor Monmu and was built by the founder of mountain asceticism called En no Ozuno in 701. After being restored by Kobo Daishi in 815, it prospered as a dojo (hall for training) of asceticism and kept on developing until it was perished in a fire caused by war. In the temple there are many places to see such as the “Ten thousand Amida Buddha” statues in the basement, pictures drawn on the ceiling of a picture of the Sanmon (main temple gate), the “hell and paradise” Enma hall, and the stone steps that lend you a “helping hand to the nine hardships” of life. The “passing fire training” festival held on April 29 every year is a famous event.

熊野山妙見院八坂寺（くまのざんみょうけんいんやさかじ）は、愛媛県松山市浄瑠璃町八坂（えひめけんまつやましじょうるりまちやさか）にある真言宗醍醐派の寺だ。四国八十八ヶ所霊場第47番札所で、本尊は阿弥陀如来（あみだにょらい）伊予十三仏霊場第10番札所でもある。 2021年9月2日、この日は浄瑠璃寺に参拝した。そこから車で、八坂寺にやってきた。駐車場は、山門の左の坂道を上がったところにある...
Dogo Giyaman Glass Museum

3.5

53 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Ehime Pref. Matsuyamashi Dougosagidanichou 459-1 Yamanote hand garden Place

Located within the Yamanote Garden Place—within its collection of cafes and English gardens, you’ll find this Japanese-glass art museum. Surrounded by water, verdure, and a glimmering garden during nighttime illumination, the museum interior features a modern design and black&red motif. 300 items are on display here—the most in west Japan—from the red glass of Shinrokaku, symbolic of Dogo Onsen, giyaman glass from Edo period, faceted glass, vidro glass, and Japanese glass works from the Meiji and Taisho periods. The works that utilize the garden glass and water are also noteworthy.

As I am interested in glass works, I planned to visit here in advance. Although the museum itself is not that big, I believe it would be worth visiting. The glasses are so beautifully made and those...
Seki Art Gallery

4.0

37 Reviews

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Ehime Matsuyama-shi Dogokitamachi 4-42

This art museum is located in Dogokita-machi, Matsuyama City. It features a collection of modern Japanese and western-style paintings from the Meiji to Showa period s by artists such as Yokoyama Taikan, Kuroda Seiki, and Tsuguharu Foujita. In addition to several galleries and a video room, the museum also features special collection of works by Auguste Rodin. The centerpiece of this collection, which is entitled “Rodin’s Room,” is a marble statue of a faun (forest fairy).

道後温泉から近いので、思い付きで初めて訪れた美術館ですが、本当に素晴らしかった。建物も展示作品も暖かみのある雰囲気を持ち、整然とした一体感を感じました。穏やかな時間と空間、とてもセンスが良い。図録を見ると、今回見た作品を遥かに凌ぐ数が載っています。年に数回、作品の入れ替えをするそうなので、その都度訪れようと思います。オルゴールも毎回、リクエストしなくては！狭い路地を入ったところに...
Enmanji Temple

3.5

28 Reviews

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Ehime Matsuyama-shi Dogoyuzukicho 4-49

道後温泉本館から宝厳寺の方へいく途中にある。寺と言っても山門は無く、通路の奥にお堂がある。ここのお地蔵様は「火除け地蔵」といい、行基の作と伝わる。
Ehime University Museum

4.5

11 Reviews

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Ehime Matsuyama-shi Bunkyocho 3

This museum located on Ehime University’s Johoku Campus in Bunkyo-cho, Matsuyama City has a mission of disseminating the results of university’s academic research. It features permanent exhibits on the four basic themes: Evolution of Earth and Universe, Ehime History and Culture, Diversity of Life, and Human Activities in the Environment. The museum also features spaces for special exhibits as well as an insect specimen repository and gallery with a collection of more than 1. 2 million specimens.

伊予鉄道市内線(路面電車)の「赤十字病院前」電停から徒歩5分ほど。愛媛大学城北キャンパス内にある博物館。入館無料。現在はコロナ禍のため休館となっており再開時期は不明。訪館する前に公式サイトで開館/閉館を確認した方がいいでしょう。

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Ehime Areas

Stretched across the northwest corner of Shikoku island, Ehime is a nature-rich prefecture boasting beautiful coastlines and a rural center where mountains play host to 26 of the Buddhist temples that make up the Shikoku Pilgrimage. Matsuyama is home to an original post-feudal castle as well as Dogo Onsen, one of the country’s oldest natural hot springs. The northern city of Imabari marks the entrance to the Shimano Kaido, a road that crosses six spectacular bridges and several islands, forming a route between Shikoku and mainland Honshu.