Culture & History

A famous and valuable castle, unique even in Japan, with its original 400 year old appearance

A masterpiece of architecture overlooking the picturesque Hiji river

The castle has a surviving keep with clever construction techniques devised by a master castle builder, Takatora.

The world’s first art museum to exhibit the culture of towels. It is located inside Setonaikai National Park

The retro locomotive runs through the city of literature and hot springs, Matsuyama

A nationally-designated Important Cultural Property proudly boasting its valuable architecture

Located close to Dogo Onsen, Ishite-ji is one of the Shikoku pilgrimage sites with a proud collection of cultural assets

A scenic ropeway climbing up to the mountain top castle