**Ehime Prefecture Niihama City Flowering Information** (1) Satsuki at the "Besshi Copper Mine Memorial Hall" in Niihama City, Ehime Prefecture is in 🌸 Best time to visit Best time to visit is until the end of May. [Besshi Copper Mine Memorial Hall HP] ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: With the aim of conveying the history and significance of the Besshi Copper Mine to future generations for a long time, It opened in 1975 (Showa 50), two years after the closure of the Besshi Copper Mine. Inside the facility, there are Historical materials, ores, mining technology documents since the opening of the mine, Documents on the life of the mine and other items related to the Besshi Copper Mine are on display. Address: 〒792-0844 3-13 Kadono-Shinden-cho, Niihama-shi, Ehime TEL.0897-41-2200　FAX.0897-41-9459 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: (2) Niihama City, Ehime Prefecture "Minetopia Besshi" and "Shaku Yakuen" Late bloomers 🌸 are in bloom [Minetopia Besshi HP] :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Minetopia Besshi utilized the site of the Besshi Copper Mine in June of 1991 (Heisei 3). Opened as a tourist facilities! Minetopia Besshi has two main areas. The first is the Hadeba area, and the second is the Tohei area. ◎ The end participation area is also certified as a Main Building and Roadside Station with Complex facility. Souvenirs shop, mine sightseeing, and placer gold mining experience in the park There are Thereare Besko Hot spring ~ Hot Spring in the Sky ~, Akagane Kids Park, Restaurant, etc.  📍 About 20 minutes by car from Niihama Station   　It takes about 10 minutes by car from the nearest Niihama Interchange. ◎ The Tohira area is in the mountains 30 minutes away by Car from the Main Building end participation area There is a It is commonly known as the "Machu Picchu of the East" and is made of Traditional Japanese straw raincoat from all over the country. It is a popular area visited by tourists over narrow and rugged roads in search of industrial heritage. 　📍 About 50 minutes by car from Niihama Station 　  It takes about 40 minutes by car from the nearest Niihama Interchange. :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::

**Niihama City, Ehime Prefecture【Toyo】 GW Events Information** \GW is in front of JR Niihama Station. 🌸Held in Niihama Happy Fest in Spring 2025! 🌸／ 　　 This Events, which was very crowded last year, will Held in ✨ again this year 📍 In front of the Akagane Museum, ・ Fish touch pool ・Wooden toy scoop ・ Marine fluffy etc., etc. 　 Adult and children alike have plenty of fun to play! 📍In the square in front of JR Niihama Station, ・A large collection of working cars! ・ Anpan Man goods lottery ・ There is also a delicious gourmet corner! 　 Play a lot and fill your stomach with delicious food! 📍 Until this is ☺ the time, ・ No lottery! Held in ✨ the Garapon lottery 　　Popular character goods will be won! 　　 * One lottery for purchases of 200 yen or more 　　 * One more time with Kokuru ☺ Niihama Instagram follow! ・ Gasuya's rice lunch box limited to 10 meals! 🍱 　　 From the popular shop "Gasuya no Gohan" in the creative district of Niihama City, Ehime Prefecture, 　　Happy Fest 🌸 10 bento boxes will be on sale ✨ only on Saturday, May 3 【Overview】 Date & Time: May 3 (Sat) 10 a.m. ~ 3 p.m. For inquiries, please contact: Akagane Museum Management groups (0897-31-0305) Co-organizer: Niihama City, Ehime Prefecture, Niihama City Tourism and Products Association Temporary Car Parking Lot: Niihama City Health Center 　　　　　　 Niihama City Social Association 　　　　　　 Niihama Station South Car Parking Lot (3 hours free) *Use walking or public transportation due to limitations.

Hello, this is the Niihama City Tourism and Products Association! Niihama City, Ehime Prefecture is located in the Northern part of Shikoku, surrounded by the Setouchi in the north and the Shikoku Mountains in the south, surrounded by the sea and mountains, and there are many scenic spots rich in Rich in nature. In addition, due to the prosperity of the Besshi Copper Mine, which was opened during the Edo period, and the Sumitomo groups and its corporate groups, it has developed as one of the one of the most industrial cities in the Seto Inland Sea. In the city, there are many industrial heritage sites that tell the history of the Besshi Copper Mine as "Akagane Town". In addition, there are Sightseeing spot that can be enjoyed by men and women of all ages, such as "Minetopia Besshi", a Theme park of copper mine tourism Use the former Besshi Copper Mine mining headquarters, "Akagane Museum", which is a comprehensive cultural facilities that is a Broadcasting Base point for the city's art and culture, and "Ehime Prefectural Science Museum", which owns one of the world's largest planetariums. We will Broadcasting Specialty products and Tourist Information so that even those who are not familiar with Toyo, Ehime Prefecture can enjoy Traditional Japanese straw raincoat, so thank you. 【Kokokuru ☺ Niihama】 It is a Souvenirs and Information Center in JR Niihama Station operated by the Niihama City Tourism and Products Association. Specialty products of Niihama City are sold, and there is also an eat-in space. Specialty products can be assorted and wrapped. The picture of the profile picture (Aka-chan) is a famous Jibli Yellowtail Anime The mascot character of our association drawn by Katsuya Kondo from Niihama City It's a ctar. Information on new products at Our store will also be broadcasting, so thank you We. Business hours: Weekdays 9 a.m. ~ 5 p.m. Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays 10 a.m. ~ 4 p.m. Closed: Year-end and New Year holidays Location: 2-3-45 Sakai-cho, Niihama City (east end of JR Niihama Station) 【Sightseeing spot】 ・Minetopia Besshi A mine sightseeing Theme park that Use the site of the former Besshi Copper Mine mining headquarters. It is a facility that can be enjoyed by both children and adults, such as gold dust extraction experience, Natural hot spring, and restaurant. Group customers can also be accommodated. Known as the "Machu Picchu of the East," the Minetopia Besshi Tohei Zone is served by a guided sightseeing bus. ・Akagane Museum Complex facility Broadcasting local culture and art. The museum is equipped with special exhibitions, a Float Taiko Museum that rotates Float stands in each district, galleries, Souvenirs sales, and other contents that allow you to enjoy culture and art. ・Ehime Prefectural Science Museum There are a planetarium with one of the largest dome screens in the world with a diameter of 30 meters. You can also see Life-size Tyrannosaurus and Triceratops "moving dinosaurs." ・Former Hirose Low, Hirose Historical Memorial Hall It is the residence of the first general director of the Sumitomo family, Yohei Saihei Hirose, and is designated as a national scenic spot. The Hirose Historical Memorial Museum introduces the activities of Yohei, who contributed to the modernization of Japan through the Besshi Copper Mine. 【Gourmet food in Niihama City, Ehime Prefecture】 ・Shrimp tempura It is a paste product made with fresh shrimp and is a gastronomical delicacies with a unique fluffy texture. It is also a popular product at "Kokokuru ☺ Niihama" and has many repeat customers. ・Zanki (fried chicken) The outside is crunchy, and the gravy overflows when you bite into your mouth. Niihama's "Zanki (fried chicken)" is based on boneless chicken, has a crunchy batter, and is characterized by a simple taste that you will not get tired of even if you continue to eat it. ・Fuguzaku (blowfish dish) The "skin" and "meat skin" of the fugu in a hot water bath, and the "totoumi" and "meat" in between. These four types are Specialty products of Niihama City, which are grated green onions and kawahagi liver with grated autumn leaves and seasoned with ponzu sauce. ・Shichifuku yam Sweet potatoes are cultivated only on Nii-Oshima, the city's only outlying islands located about 1.5 km northeast of Niihama City. Also called "white potato", it is very sweet and is also called "phantom Sweet Potato" because of its rarity. Beer and sweets made from processing "white mo" are popular products that are familiar to the Citizens of Niihama. 【Events in Niihama City, Ehime Prefecture】 ・Niihama Drum Festival Held in from October 15 to 18 every year, it is known as one of the three major festivals in Shikoku. The moment when the "Oyster Kurabe" that makes the most of the characteristics of each district and the Float stand weighing about 3 tons are carried by the power of the men is truly magnificent. At the Yamane Ground, 20 Float Towers (Upper District) are presented at the same time, and the "Unification Yori" is the biggest highlight of the Festival. Period: October 15th ~ 18th of each year *Subject to change. 【Access Information to Niihama City, Ehime Prefecture】 Access from Matsuyama airport Use by JR • From Tokyo: Approximately 5 hours • From Osaka: Approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes • From Okayama: Approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes • From Takamatsu: about 1 hour and 20 minutes • From Matsuyama: about 1 hour and 10 minutes ________________________________________ In the case of Car Use (using the expressway) • From Osaka: about 3 hours 30 minutes • From Okayama: about 2 hours • From Takamatsu: about 1 hour and 30 minutes • From Matsuyama: about 1 hour • From Tokushima: about 2 hours • From Kochi: about 1 hour and 30 minutes • From Onomichi: Approximately 2 hours ________________________________________ Use by plane • Tokyo (Haneda, Narita) →Matsuyama airport 1 hour 25 minutes * About 1 hour and 10 minutes by car from Matsuyama Airports. • Osaka (Itami, Kansai Airport) →Matsuyama airport 50 minutes • Tokyo (Haneda, Narita) →Takamatsu airport 1 hour 20 minutes * About 1 hour and 30 minutes by car from Takamatsu Airports. ________________________________________ Use by ferry • Kobe Port → Niihama Port (Higashiko) 7 hours • Osaka Nanko → Toyo Port: 8 hours *About 40 minutes by Car from Toyo Port.

Night Drum (Niihama Drum Festival) It is a type of festival float that is offered to the portable shrine at the time of the festival portable shrine and at the time of the passing, it participates in the procession and solemnly offers, and is Dedication to the Ujigami（clan deity） in gratitude for the autumn of the Harvest Festival. It is often found in shipping hubs along the coast of the Seto Inland Sea. Among the Drum Stands, they are said to be nearly 3 tons in size, and the appearance of the Niihama Drum Stand, which is presented by more than 150 men and dances in the clear autumn sky, is nicknamed the "Oto's Festival" because of its gorgeousness and grandeur. The photo is not of a blue sky, but of a drum stand illuminated by lights in the pitch black darkness. The gold and silver threads shine and the tassels sway violently, which is truly gorgeous and magnificent.

A young weeping cherry tree shidarezakura shows off its blooms on a sunny spring day in Niihama City, Ehime Prefecture.