Ehime Prefecture offers diverse tourist attractions, including Dogo Onsen, said to be Japan's oldest hot spring, and the cycling road of the Shimanami Kaido. It's also known for its citrus fruit production and rich food culture.
- LOCATION: Northwestern part of Shikoku
- RECOMMENDED SPOTS: Dogo Onsen, Shimanami Kaido, Matsuyama Castle, Uchiko Town Preservation District
- MUST-TRY FOODS: Taimeshi (sea bream rice), Jakoten (fried fish cake), Matsuyama-zushi, Imabari yakibuta tamago meshi (roast pork and egg rice)
- LOCAL SPECIALITIES: Iyokan citrus, Towels, Iyo-kasuri fabric
- About 1 hour 20 minutes by plane from TOKYO
- MASCOT: Mican
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