Ehime is in Shikoku, an island located southwest of Japan’s mainland (Honshu), and has warm weather. The regions facing the Seto Inland Sea have more sunny days. You can easily get to Toyo by Shimanami Kaido from Onomichi in Hiroshima, to Chuyo by sea from Hiroshima and Kure in Hiroshima and to Nanyo by sea from Beppu in Oita.
Nanyo is the area around the southwest of Ehime. Here the great nature such as the sea, rivers and forests harmonises with historical and cultural properties in the old townscape. One of the most popular sights in Nanyo, “Uchiko” has nostalgic scenery as if you were in the 19th century. Enjoy strolling around the streets and taking a closer look at each of the decorated buildings!
Toyo is the eastern area of Ehime. The area is known for industries. Some of the Japan’s largest producers including towels are here. One of the most popular sights in Toyo, “the Shimanami Kaido” consists of 9 bridges connecting 6 islands between Ehime and Hiroshima over the sea, with a total length of 70 km. You can cross it on foot or on bike. Why don’t you go around the islands on bike, enjoying the spectacular scenery of the beautiful archipelago?
Ehime is a prefecture in Shikoku, an island located southwest of Japan’s main island of Honshu. It faces the Seto Inland Sea and enjoys mild to warm weather. It’s easily accessible from popular cities like Hiroshima and Beppu, and is not far from Kyoto or Osaka. Let me introduce Ehime in 3 areas: “Chuyo”, “Toyo”, and “Nanyo”.