Osaka + 2 Days: Authentic Shikoku Without the Crowds
Add 2 days to Osaka and reach Shikoku by highway bus. Two itinerary plans with cost estimates for udon, shrines, and onsen.
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Matsuyama Castle Guide: Ropeway, Lift & Hiking Compared
What You’ll Learn in This Article What Is Matsuyama Castle? Matsuyama Castle stands on the summit of Mt. Katsuyama (132 m) in central Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture. It is one of Japan’s 12 gensōn tenshu — castle keeps that have survived…
Dogo Onsen Guide: 3 Bathhouses, Prices & Access from Matsuyama
What You’ll Learn in This Article What Is Dogo Onsen? Japan’s Oldest Hot Spring and Its Historic Bathhouse Dogo Onsen in Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture, is one of Japan’s oldest hot spring resorts, with records dating back to the Kojiki and…