Kashima Island Travel Guide

Soak in the natural thermal water and admire the architecture and period décor of the bathhouse that inspired the wonderful drawings of the animated film Spirited Away.

Picturesque cherry blossom trees form a different kind of moat around a three-story feudal castle with views extending across Matsuyama.

As one of the four haiku masters of Japan, poet Masaoka Shiki was a bright, yet fleeting, light in Japanese literature.

Explore the great outdoors at Dogo Park, a lovely green space in Matsuyama. Discover the area's museums and temples.

You can find out about the history of Matsuyama with a stop at Matsuyama Castle Ropeway. Make time to visit the temples and monuments while you're in the area.

You can learn about the history of Matsuyama with a stop at Ishite Temple. Discover the area's museums and temples.