HELLO TO EVERYONE WHO WATCHES COOL JAPAN VIDEOS! This is the Matsuyama Tourism Convention Association. In this social media Account, we will introduce the charms of Four Seasons in Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture, the latest Tourist Information, Events, and highlights. We will also deliver tips for traveling to the fullest of Matsuyama City, a city full of history and culture, and small topics unique to the Locals. We hope that not only those who are visiting Matsuyama City for the first time, but also repeat visitors who have visited many times will Fun the charm of Matsuyama City. About Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture Matsuyama City is located in the northwestern part of Ehime Prefecture and faces the Seto Inland Sea, the largest city in Shikoku with a population of about 490,000 (as of April 2025), and is blessed with a warm and comfortable climate throughout the year. It is a lively city steeped in history and culture. The city is full of attractions such as Dogo Onsen, one of the oldest hot springs in Japan, and Matsuyama Castle, one of the 12 existing castle keeps. Matsuyama City is also known as the "Village of Haiku Town," which produced famous haiku poets such as Masaoka Shiki and Takahama Kyoshi, and is dotted with Spots where you can experience literature. There is a streetcar in the city, and the Access to the Sightseeing spot is comfortable. The sea, mountains, and islands are rich in Nature, and you can Fun an active trip or a leisurely Healing trip. We look forward to seeing you there! 【Access to Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture】 Matsuyama City is the gateway to Shikoku, and it is only 20 minutes by car from Matsuyama Airports to the downtown, making it easy to access. Use direct flights from Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, Fukuoka, etc., and you can get there very smoothly by plane. Use the JR Yosan Line by rail and ferries and high-speed boats from Hiroshima and Kure by sea, so you can comfortably access by air, land, and sea by various means. Retro streetcar and "Botchan Train" are also operating in the city's Transportation, and the Transportation itself is one of the pleasures of Traditional Japanese straw raincoat trip. [Historical background of Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture] The history of Matsuyama City began with Matsuyama Castle, which was built by Kato Yoshiaki, a warlord of the Sengoku period. After that, it developed as a castle town, and flourished as a political, economic, and cultural center during the Edo period. Matsuyama City is also widely known as the setting for Author Natsume Soseki's novel Botchan. In modern times, it produced many great figures such as Masaoka Shiki and the Akiyama brothers, and the world view of the Ryotaro Shiba historical novel "Clouds Above The Hill" is still alive and well in every corner of the city. While cherishing the footprints of history, Matsuyama City is home to a culture that continues to the present day. Please enjoy walking around the city and experience the depth of its history. 【Popular Sightseeing spots in Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture】 ・Matsuyama Castle Matsuyama Castle is a symbol of the city. The Castle Keep overlooks the city and the Seto Inland Sea. It is one of the 12 surviving Castle Keeps and is recommended for history buffs. ・Dogo Onsen It is the oldest hot spring in Japan with a history of 3000 years. The Dogo Onsen Main Building has a retro atmosphere, and you can feel the romance of history while bathing. ・Botchan Train The retro frame is a popular Sightseeing Train. Use as a means of transportation around the downtown, but just Boarding can be an exciting and special experience. ・Bansuiso It is a French-style Western-style building designated as an important cultural property. It is the oldest reinforced concrete building in Matsuyama, and you can experience a page of history. 【Introduction to Roadside Stations in Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture】 ・ Roadside Station Kazahaya no Township Fuwari It is a spot where you can get Fresh seafood from the Seto Inland Sea, Local vegetables, and Gourmet food. Drive along the way and enjoy the unique taste of Matsuyama. 【Specialty Gourmet Introduction of Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture】 ・Sea bream rice (Matsuyama style) The harmony between the aroma of grilled sea bream and plump cooked rice is an irresistible Gastronomical delicacies. Please enjoy it as a memory of your trip. ・Jakoten It is a healthy and tasty deep-fried dish made from whole small fish Landings in the Local. One of a kind is also appreciated as a souvenir. ・Iyokan sweets Sweets made with the citrus "Iyokan", which represents Matsuyama City, have an exquisite refreshing aroma and sweetness. We also have a wide variety of cakes, jellies, and more. 【Events and Festivals in Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture】 In Matsuyama City, lively events are held in every four seasons. ・Matsuyama Baseball Dance Festival (Held in in August) One of the four major festivals in Shikoku where all the citizens come out and get excited, "Baseball Dance Festival". Baseball Dance Festival and Baseball Samba groups parade through the city. Before and after, the "Matsuyama Port Festival (Fireworks Festival)" is held in at Mitsuhama Port, and it is crowded with hundreds of thousands of people every year. ・Camellia Festival (Held in in February) Local Nicknamed "Tsubaki-san", it is crowded with Prayer visitors who wish for Prosperity in business and Family Safety. many stalls are lined up, and you can Fun in a lively atmosphere. ・Dogo Onsen Festival (Held in in March) It is a festival that heralds the arrival of Spring in Dogo and gives thanks for the blessings of Hot spring. Various Events such as Mochi Throwing and Dogo Onsen Odori are held. Please experience the seasonal atmosphere unique to Matsuyama City. 【Tourist Information of Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture】 Matsuyama City is a city with a good balance of history, Hot springs, culture, Nature, Gourmet food, and all the charms. Cool JAPAN VIDEOS will Broadcasting attractive Information so that you will like Matsuyama City even more! Please follow us!

Kochi Yawata Shrine Azalea Hill (Gunsei) City Designated Natural Monument. Azaleas in the shade still remain. If you go up the stone steps of more than 200 steps, you will find the worship hall and the Main Shrine There are. 〒791-0507 Saijo-shi, Tanbara-cho, Kochi 729-1 About 15 minutes by Car from Iyo Komatsu IC

The wisteria of Kannon-do (Temple) is in Best time to visit. Please go out. 47 Kitagawa, Saijo City, Ehime Prefecture About a 10-minute walk west from JR Iyo Saijo Station. In the neighborhood, you can also Fun "Uchibuki" Famous Water and the parent Water area called Aquatopia Water. Take a stroll.

"Saijo Uchibuki Water Tour" Famous Water "Uchibuki" There are in Saijo City, Ehime Prefecture. There is a Spot where you can Tasting Famous water in the parent Water area, and from the Walking trail, you can also see the highest peak of the West Japan, "Ishizuchi", which is Water source on a clear day. Get a MAP at the sightseeing exchange center just Soba JR Iyo Saijo Station and walk a few minutes to the Water area. Experience Saijo's Uchibuki culture. If you Use a rental bicycle, it will be easier to visit a wider range of Spot. In addition, reservations are required, but there is also a guided tour for 500 yen / person. Please give it a try. For details and inquiries, please contact the Saijo City Tourism Products Association (Saijo City Tourism Exchange Center).

It is 14 meters high from the river level, and the bridge made of vines is 2 meters wide and 45 meters long. It is an important tangible folk cultural property of the country, "Kazura Bridge of Iya". I walked while looking at the valley floor from between the bridge decks. Swaying ~ swaying. It is located in Zentoku, Nishiiyayama Village, Miyoshi City, Tokushima Prefecture, an unexplored place in Japan where the legend of the Heike rakujin remains. If you walk alone, you will be thin, but if you cross with a large number of people, the shaking will not stop. It is counted as one of Japan's Three Odd Bridges, and during the holiday season, it is bustling with inbound tourists.

This is a photo taken on the mountain trail at the top of the Great Seto Bridge toward Okayama.

I landed at Takamatsu Airport to see the cherry blossoms in Kagawa, but unfortunately the cherry blossoms in Kagawa Prefecture had not yet bloomed, so I rented a car and went to Kochi, which was already in full bloom. Niyodogawa Town is famous for its Niyodo Blue, but the cherry blossoms at the 500-year-old Gourd Sakura Park in Niyodogawa Town are spectacular. The cherry blossoms illuminated by the moon at night were divinely beautiful.

Kochi Castle, located in Kochi, is one of the 12 surviving castle towers built in the Edo period. The castle tower is usually lit up at night and you can enjoy it, but in spring, the cherry blossoms in full bloom color Kochi Castle, making it even more attractive. After sightseeing in various parts of Kochi Prefecture, I visited at night in an exhausted state, but the performance of the illuminated Kochi Castle and the cherry blossoms was so beautiful that the fatigue was blown away.

I took a picture of the village of Ochiai in Tokushima Prefecture with soba flowers. It is a typical Japanese scenery that I hope will remain forever.

It is Ritsurin Park during the fresh green season. It is highly regarded from overseas and has many foreign tourists.

The bottle is a sunset scene from the top of the forest Ehime Prefecture. The silhouette on the right side of the photo is a shrine at the top of the mountain. On the front of the shrine is written "Ishidoyama Daigongen Women's Path", and inside the shrine is Ishido Kongo Zao Daigongen. The mountain you can see in front of you is Mt. Ishizuchi, the highest peak in Shikoku. In the majestic nature, the mind is cleansed and you feel reverent. It is an ancient mountain worship and the original scenery of Japan that we want to preserve for the future.

"Spring Konpira-san" Shikoku's Konpira-san "Golden Sword Hira Shrine" It is crowded with people who come to see the cherry blossoms every year. When I took this photo, there were not many people, probably because it was a weekday, so I was able to see the cherry blossoms slowly. Location: Kagawa Prefecture Kintohira Shrine

Cherry blossoms in Ritsurin Park. Taken in Ritsurin Park when the cherry blossoms are in full bloom. This place is a healing point where you can sit on a chair and look at the cherry blossoms and waterfalls in full bloom. When I sat down, I could feel the time and seasons of the garden flowing slowly. Location: Ritsurin Park

The 1000-year-old olive in Shodoshima, Kagawa Prefecture, is not well known here, and the location and a large 1000-year-old olive standing on the hill were very impressive

Takaya Shrine in Kagawa Prefecture, famous for its torii gate in the sky The view from here was also great.

"Ohara Red Early" is a specialty of Kagawa's citrus fruits, and the main production area is Sakaide City. The skin of the fruit is thin, the flesh is tender, and the sweet and juicy flavor makes people addicted as soon as they eat it.

Lake Takarayama, located in Mitoyo City, Kagawa Prefecture, is a well-known flower spot on the other side. As long as you stand at the entrance, you can see the fiery red flowers blooming in the distance, interspersed with rare white flowers. Under the background of the blue sky and turquoise lake, it looks even more delicate.

When I visited Megijima for the first time in a long time, a festival was being held on that day, so I took a picture. A festival dedicated to the god of the island "Sumiyoshi Shrine Grand Festival" The shrine festival at Megijima island There is a surprisingly unknown island culture Kagawa Prefecture and in Takamatsu City Megijima and Ogijima take turns holding a summer festival and parading around the island carrying a drum stand made of ropes handed down in Isshi Sōden. As the name suggests, the god of the island is a woman, and it has been handed down as a festival forbidden to women since ancient times so as not to be jealous. Drum stands are dropped and rolled wildly toward the gods, and at the end of the festival, the drum stands go into the sea. It's a small festival, but I hope that traditional culture and festivals like this will be passed on to future generations so that they do not decline.

Awa Odori ✨ that I go to see every year I also like dynamic male dances, but brilliant female dances are a must-see 🤩

The Great Pioneer of the Four Kingdoms.

Shimonada Station that I photographed the other day Aiming for the Magic Hour I went to shoot A trolley train that accidentally encounters a sunflower field It was a 👏👏👏 nice day

Tomorrow 7/15 will last for three days, which is the annual opening day of the 86th Banshidōji Temple in the Shikoku Spiritual Field. In addition to paying homage to the "11-sided statue of Kannon" made of wood, the "Cleaned Garden" in the territory and the "Tomb of Haenyeo" at the back of the temple are also worth visiting.

The "Funny Matsuri ひょうげ祭り" held in Takamatsu City every second week of September is a traditional festival held to thank water for its bounty. Participants are dressed in costumes made of crops and parade with funny looks on their faces. It is an intangible folk cultural property of Takamatsu City.

The "Funny Matsuri ひょうげ祭り" held in Takamatsu City every second week of September is a traditional festival held to thank water for its bounty. Participants are dressed in costumes made of crops and parade with funny looks on their faces. It is an intangible folk cultural property of Takamatsu City.

It's time to splash in the water! @香川县赞岐市的津田海水浴场

Whenever I see a field of sunflowers in Mount Fosei, Takamatsu City, Kagawa Prefecture, I think of Henry Mancini's film, Sunflower. A withered sunflower that appeared hastily next to the blooming sunflower faintly revealed a sense of sadness.

The "Celestial Telescope Museum" in the Tawa area of Sanuki City, Kagawa Prefecture is home to countless obsolete telescopes, making it a paradise for stargazers.

The closest Cat Island to Takamatsu in the Seto Inland Sea, Ongi Island.

The Shikoku Shrine Eighty-three "Ichinomiyaji Temple" holds a cucumber blessing ceremony every year on the ugly day of soil use in July to ward off bad luck and illness for believers. In addition, writing down the name on the painting horse with the words "evil" and "disease" written on it, and then removing these two characters and leaving them to the temple, is said to have the same meritorious benefit.

It is famous for its "卯建" architecture and is also an old town that was once a distribution center for indigo dyeing, and the town of Waki in Mima City, Tokushima Prefecture. One of Japan's three most violent rivers, the Yoshino River, is full of nostalgic and melancholy gushing rivers, which makes you imagine the bustling scene of ancient times.