Best Instagrammable Spots In Ehime

A Scenic Unmanned Station Near The Seto Inland SeaShimonada Station

Shimonada Station is well known as a scenic station which is the closest to the sea. It has appeared in movies and TV dramas. And many tourists come to see this beautiful scenery at the time of train arrivals. I want to see it much longer!◎You can only have a look without using trains. You should check the timetable if you want to see the train arrivals because there're a little trains.

The Colorful And Lovely Wishing-Ball That Brings Good Relationship With OthersEnman-ji Temple

Enman-ji Temple is located on the upward of the slope behind Dogo Onsen, and famous for the colorful wishing-balls. If you hold the wishing-ball on your palm and wish good relationship with others, then it may come true. The temple has been well-known as a lovely spiritual power spot since it appeared in SNS.

The Super Scenic Observatory Designed By A World-famous Architect, Kengo KumaKirozan Observatory

I can't turn my eyes away from the scenery of Shimanami-kaido that suddenly appears in front of me! And also I recognized the design of this observatory was very refined. To my surprised, an architect known in the world, Kengo Kuma designed here. There's nothing that obstructs the view, but only handrails.◎Access: by bike or car to Oshima Island. Parking: available and free. Admission fee: free

Photogenic Towel Art 'Cheese Winding Wall'Towel Museum

Located at Imabari, a city of towel, Towel Museum has a fusion of towel and art. There're 1800 pieces of colorful cheese winding of yarn used for towel, and this photogenic wall is so lovely to take pictures!◎Entrance fee: adult 800yen. The yarn wound like a chunk of natural cheese, so these're called as cheese winding.

Cat Island with 100 catsAoshima Island Cityscape

In Ozu City, Ehime Prefecture, there is an island called "Aoshima" in the Seto Inland Sea. There are more cats living there than the islanders, and it is a cat island that cat lovers will love! Everyone is friendly and will come to you right away. If you like cats, this is the place you want to go once in a lifetime.

Daffodil Field Known Only to Those in the Know for its Beautiful Contrast Between The Daffodils and The Seto Inland SeaNihonsuisenhanakaido

Is it in a place like this? A daffodil field in such a place. Located in Ehime Prefecture, close to Shimonada Station! Climb a narrow and steep slope from the parking lot! Crossing the railroad tracks on the way, the unexplored feeling is amazing! Excitement awaits at the top!

Emerald River! Omogo Gorge In Fresh Green Must Has Your Favorite Color Omogo Gorge

An emerald river located at inner mountain in Shikoku Region, is named Omogo River. You can enjoy beautiful green river and shinning white rocky scene from the easy-walking path! By the way, it's the headwaters of Niyodo River that has become more famous for its beautiful water called 'Niyodo Blue'.◎Car parking area is available. Also, you can access by bus from JR Matsuyama after transfer once (but it takes 4 hours). In addition, it's the entrance of Mt. Ishizuchi, I think it's good to tour Omogo Gorge and Mt. Ichizuchi climbing together.

Very Close To The Sky & Clouds! The Great Nature In Shiokoku RegionShikoku Karst Mezuru-daira

Shikoku Karst is the most highest among the three famous karsts in Japan. Many cattle walk around and wind power generation goes around at this area called Mezuru-daira. For its campsite, here's one of the popular spots.◎Mazuru-daira, belongs Ehime and western part of Shikoku Karst, has accommodations and campsite. It's also nice place to take pictures.

20 Thousand Hydrangeas Wreathing Misty MountainsHydrangea Village (Ajisai-no Sato)

Located at Shingu-cho, Ehime Prefecture, Hydrangea Village (Ajisai-no Sato) is the most famous hydrangea spot among those in Shikoku region. You can see the great view of as many as 20 thousand trees of hydrangea on the mountain slope. What's more, Shingu is known as a misty town, you may be able to see a fantastic scenery of hydrangeas and mist.◎You can climb the hydrangea slope by monorail. Shingu Hydrangea Festival in 2018 is on June 24th. If you come by car from Shingu IC, there're some narrow road. No admission fee.