Ehime Prefecture occupies the northwestern corner of Shikoku island, facing the Seto Inland Sea. Known for Matsuyama Castle, the oldest operating hot-spring bathhouse at Dogo Onsen, the pilgrimage temples of the Shikoku 88-temple circuit, and the nation's finest mandarin oranges, Ehime blends samurai history with coastal scenery and one of Japan's most genuine onsen cultures.
Ehime is accessible by air (Matsuyama Airport), rail (JR Yosan Line), highway bus, and ferry. Within the prefecture, Iyo Railway trams cover Matsuyama's city core, while JR connects coastal cities. The Shimanami Kaidō bridge-and-cycling route links Imabari to Honshu. Rural areas require car rental or infrequent buses.
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