Transport

Chuyo area

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.

Sights and Experiences

Nanyo area

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!

Sights and Experiences

Toyo area

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?

Sights and Experiences

Time to get to Ehime from major cities.
Approx. 1 hr and 30 min by air from Tokyo
Approx. 1 hr by air from Osaka
Approx. 1 hr by high-speed ferry

Ehime Prefecture is located in the Shikoku region of Japan. There are direct international flights from Shanghai, Taipei, and Seoul to Matsuyama City, the capital of Ehime, at the Matsuyama Airport.
Domestic flights from major cities in Japan such as Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, and Fukuoka are also available.
You can also take the Shinkansen to JR Okayama Station and transfer to a limited express train.
Ferries are available from Osaka, Hyogo, Hiroshima, Yamaguchi, Oita, and Fukuoka. Express buses are also available from major cities in Japan.

By Airplane (International Flight)

From Taipei

Taoyuan International Airport
EVA Air Approx. 2hr 15 min
Matsuyama Airport

From Shanghai

Shanghai Airport
China Eastern Airlines Approx. 1hr 45 min
Matsuyama Airport

From Seoul

Incheon Airport
Jeju Air Approx. 1 hr 30 min
Matsuyama Airport

Directions from Matsuyama Airport

IYOTETSU Bus: https://www.iyotetsu.co.jp/bus/global/en/