Title: Things to Do in Ehime Prefecture in 2026 | Expedia.com # Things to do in Ehime Prefecture ## Find and book activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Ehime Prefecture Types of activities Where to stay [Ehime Prefecture Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Ehime-Prefecture.dx6053923) ![Matsuyama featuring a city, night scenes and street scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2489/7ae89ec3-004e-4509-85f7-7b52e414191c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Matsuyama featuring a city, night scenes and street scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2489/7ae89ec3-004e-4509-85f7-7b52e414191c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Saka no Ue no Kumo Museum as well as a couple](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621572506757/0d37628e-7189-46ea-9e22-5e8fd6b6763c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Dogo Hot Spring showing street scenes and signage as well as a couple](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248633981691510/7a96aaae-daeb-4e36-8d30-57b4566f3ccf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Matsuyama featuring night scenes and a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2489/b8d308b4-cbb2-48ab-9274-ccca7f9ab6cf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ### Ehime Attractions Learn what makes Ehime tick with the very best [tours & day trips](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/en/search?rid=6053923&rfrr=ATG.LP.BodyContent&categories=ToursDayTrips). Check out our top {27 fun activities in Ehime [fun activities in Ehime](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/en/search?rid=6053923&rfrr=ATG.LP.BodyContent)}, and book with confidence knowing that we offer free cancellation and no added fees. --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself One Key members save % or more on select activities, hotels, cars and vacation rentals. [Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.com/welcome-one-key) --- ## Ehime Prefecture must see attractions ### 1\. Dogo Onsen As one of the main attractions in Matsuyama, Dōgo Onsen is an elegant bathhouse fed by natural hot springs. It has a rich history, having been built in the late 19th century, before hosting the imperial family. Lose yourself in the wooden labyrinth of steps and corridors in this enigmatic and rustic haven. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.com/Dogo-Onsen-Dogo-Hot-Spring.d553248626387854579.Vacation-Attraction) ![Matsuyama, Japan Skyline](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248626387854579/29edbd5c-2873-4535-81fc-ae58bfed3197.jpg) ### 2\. Matsuyama Castle Built at the beginning of the 19th century, the Matsuyama Castle is one of Japan’s most historic and well-preserved castles. It is known as one of the country’s 12 Original Castles, with its sublime tiered design surviving through the post-feudal years. Ascend the slope of the city center’s Mount Katsuyama for a glimpse of this impressive structure. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.com/Matsuyama-Castle-Matsuyama.d6103702.Vacation-Attraction) ![Matsuyama Castle](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6103702/f2e9be4d-c3b4-4f4f-a0ff-4abb880503b9.jpg) ### 3\. Shiki Memorial Museum The Shiki Memorial Museum is dedicated to the works and life of local 19th-century scribe, Masaoka Shiki. It also covers a great deal of Matsuyama’s history, exploring the world in which the poet lived. In this intriguing attraction learn about Shiki’s influence on the Japanese literary traditions of haiku and tanka. Haiku has three lines with 17 syllables while tanka has five lines and 31 syllables. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.com/Shiki-Memorial-Museum-Dogo-Hot-Spring.d553248621526920739.Vacation-Attraction) ![Shiki Memorial Museum](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621526920739/3ea62b57-94dc-4cc6-85be-9b4a97af91e0.jpg) ### 4\. Dogo Park The rush of city life disappears when you visit Dogo Park. This picturesque recreational area once served as the grounds of the 14th-century Yuzuki Castle. Discover remnants of the castle nestled amid the lush countryside setting. Admire panoramic city views, spot colorful birdlife, enjoy picnics on lush lawns and visit a museum. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.com/Dogo-Park-Dogo-Hot-Spring.d6103696.Vacation-Attraction) ![Dogo Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6103696/a94400f7-eb9b-4ca5-9334-6c463d37b998.jpg) ### 5\. Matsuyama Castle Ropeway Matsuyama Castle Ropeway travels above Matsuyama to the city’s 17th-century fortress. Appreciate the panoramic views and enjoy the scenic journey to one of Matsuyama’s most emblematic landmarks. Starting from the eastern foothills of Mt. Katsuyama, the Matsuyama Castle Ropeway is a great alternative to walking to the hilltop. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.com/Matsuyama-Castle-Ropeway-Okaido.d553248621562272393.Vacation-Attraction) ![Matsuyama Castle Ropeway](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621562272393/e63a5240-56a7-4e41-bd7a-edb5fd0d5ce8.jpg) ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-us-ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Vacation Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.com/deals?rfrr=ACTIVITIES_SPRING_PROMO_6053923) ## What to do in Ehime Prefecture - For free - With kids ### Free Things to Do in Ehime Traveling on a shoestring budget in Ehime? Spend time, not money, on terrific experiences. **Bansuiso** \- Speak to the friendly staff or curator and find out about the unique collections housed at this museum. **Lake Ishitegawa Dam** \- Simply being close to the water is certain to leave you feeling refreshed and rejuvenated. **Botchan Karakuri Clock** \- Arrange a visit and learn about the significance of this place to the locals. **Shinonome Shrine** \- Spend a moment in prayer or meditation at this revered holy site. **Dogo Park** \- Revitalize your mind, body and soul by spending a little time with Mother Nature. ### Things to Do in Ehime with Kids Ehime boasts plenty of close by fun activities for you and the kids. Our [family friendly experiences](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/en/search?rid=6053923&rfrr=ATG.LP.BodyContent&categories=Family%20Friendly) will keep everyone entertained for hours. --- Looking for sports, concerts, or theater events in Ehime Prefecture? [Search event tickets](https://www.expedia.com/event-tickets/) to see what's happening today, or to plan what to do this weekend! --- --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Ehime Prefecture ![Dogo Onsen showing heritage elements and a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248626387854579/c23b9646-301b-4e85-a029-a6ff771f0d58.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Dogo Onsen 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. [](https://expedia.com/Dogo-Onsen-Dogo-Hot-Spring.d553248626387854579.Vacation-Attraction) ![Dramatic Landscape of Many Rocks and Stones on The Grassy Field under The Sky in The Morning, Shikoku Karst in Japan, Natural or Environmental Image, Nobody, Beautiful Dawn ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532763332/e60226f3-7747-465d-aeb4-c2b43c3b0dcb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Shikoku Karst Learn about the local history of Kumakogen with a stop at Shikoku Karst. Wander the parks or discover the area's mountain views. [](https://expedia.com/Shikoku-Karst-Seiyo.d553248621532763332.Vacation-Attraction) ![Matsuyama Castle](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6103702/3bb031c2-269f-4d81-a1bf-05b245033504.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Matsuyama Castle Picturesque cherry blossom trees form a different kind of moat around a three-story feudal castle with views extending across Matsuyama. [](https://expedia.com/Matsuyama-Castle-Matsuyama.d6103702.Vacation-Attraction) ![Shiki Memorial Museum](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621526920739/c0e6d0cd-448b-4195-9e44-6a143ada37b8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Shiki Memorial Museum As one of the four haiku masters of Japan, poet Masaoka Shiki was a bright, yet fleeting, light in Japanese literature. [](https://expedia.com/Shiki-Memorial-Museum-Dogo-Hot-Spring.d553248621526920739.Vacation-Attraction) ![Dogo Park featuring a bridge, a pond and a park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6103696/4fb2a8bd-4fb6-4079-8fd1-cc880c9c2e65.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Dogo Park Occupying the site of a medieval castle, this park is a tranquil oasis with colorful vegetation, varied wildlife, an observation deck, a museum and castle ruins. [](https://expedia.com/Dogo-Park-Dogo-Hot-Spring.d6103696.Vacation-Attraction) ![Matsuyama Castle Ropeway](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621562272393/fd642c85-6935-45f7-9017-ab57d0bed94d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Matsuyama Castle Ropeway Admire a bird’s-eye view of lush greenery, mountains and Matsuyama’s cityscape while riding in a gondola or an open-sided chairlift to the city’s feudal castle. [](https://expedia.com/Matsuyama-Castle-Ropeway-Okaido.d553248621562272393.Vacation-Attraction) ![Saka no Ue no Kumo Museum](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621572506757/7534f91e-b3b3-4f06-b548-8dc9c063bc86.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Saka no Ue no Kumo Museum The dark, angled slates and glass panels create a stylish building to house a museum based on a novel dear to Matsuyama locals. [](https://expedia.com/Saka-No-Ue-No-Kumo-Museum-Ichibancho.d553248621572506757.Vacation-Attraction) ![Low angle view of a castle, Uwajima Castle, Shikoku, Japan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6104150/053cccb3-e087-4ea5-a1eb-f1f252e692e5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Uwajima Castle You can learn about the history of Uwajima with a trip to Uwajima Castle. Amble around the area's parks or experience its festivals. [](https://expedia.com/Uwajima-Castle-Uwajima.d6104150.Vacation-Attraction) #### Matsuyama Tourist Port Explore the waterfront in Matsuyama with a trip to Matsuyama Tourist Port. Take in the musical theater and hot springs in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Matsuyama-Tourist-Port-Matsuyama.d553248621532769777.Vacation-Attraction) ### Discover the most popular landmarks and neighborhoods in Ehime Prefecture ![Dogo Hot Spring](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248633981691510/b9198051-5dd7-42dd-952d-792b57e2f37d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Dogo Hot Spring 4.5/5(11 area reviews) Famed for its historic public bathhouse built in 1894, this hot spring resort town offers a relaxing atmosphere with guests strolling in yukata robes. Easily accessible by tram, explore sights like Yushinden and Gyokuza no Ma. [](https://expedia.com/Matsuyama-Dogo-Hot-Spring.dx553248633981691510) ![#ehime #japan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2489/17a64ce5-427c-46da-bc2d-f9026590ed94.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Okaido 4.5/5(5 area reviews) While Okaido isn't home to many top sights, Saka no Ue no Kumo Museum and Bansuiso are some notable places to visit nearby. [](https://expedia.com/Matsuyama-Okaido.dx553248635976007253) ![#ehime #japan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2489/17a64ce5-427c-46da-bc2d-f9026590ed94.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Ichibancho If you're spending some time in Ichibancho, Saka no Ue no Kumo Museum and Akiyama Brothers Birthplace are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.com/Matsuyama-Ichibancho.dx959557234923507712) ![Matsuyama showing street scenes, road cycling and a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2489/4d8bca09-b319-4656-8027-3013d54735fe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Sanbancho You'll appreciate the historic sites during your time in Sanbancho and you might want to plan a stop by Saka no Ue no Kumo Museum and Bansuiso while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Matsuyama-Sanbancho.dx3000755706) ![South face stone wall, Imabari Castle](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000750022/74ef053b-5b19-424b-987b-c0e83ac3db23.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Katahara The restaurants and museums are just a few features travelers like about Katahara. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Imabari Castle and Imabari Kono Museum are a few top places to visit. [](https://expedia.com/Imabari-Katahara.dx3000750022) ![Dogokoen](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248633981691510/d33f52b8-2fcf-4ec1-8ac7-15ecd7dfbf84.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Dogomachi While you're in Dogomachi, take in top sights like Dogo Park and jump on the metro at Dogo Onsen Tram Stop to see more of the city. [](https://expedia.com/Matsuyama-Dogomachi.dx553248635976008367) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Popular day trips from Ehime Prefecture ![Matsuyama which includes street scenes, a city and night scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2489/7f653b06-75b1-468b-87d0-8fb2d2129f34.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Matsuyama ![Tomonoura Port town and Seto Inland Sea landscape view from behind Io-ji or Ioji Temple bell. Fukuyama, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6050773/4ba2c5b0-1e23-42a9-823d-9c37d9d90ea0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Fukuyama ![A-Bomb Dome](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6128225/379efbba-31bf-45f7-99b2-bfbfb31a9436.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Hiroshima ![Kure City and Ondo Bridge, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6128230/0a9078f6-ebb3-4b92-95a1-1976e66e2a80.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Kure ![Yufuin Onsen showing a river or creek, a small town or village and a bridge](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248633981737749/9340e297-993c-446a-9d06-26cf27bd8ab9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Oita ![Sunset panorama of Iwakuni and kintai bridge reflected in Nishiki river. Japan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6146551/8912e216-c28b-4b4a-b6b1-1f2932651616.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Iwakuni ![日本 愛媛県 新居浜市 マイントピア別子 東平ゾーン Japan Shikoku Ehime Niihama Besshi copper mine ruin](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6152482/4a653df2-0314-4848-a1ff-c72c1b3ff824.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Niihama ![秋の最上稲荷山妙教寺　旧本殿　岡山県岡山市　Saijo Inariyama Myokyoji Temple in Autumn. Okayama-ken Okayama city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6152483/ae9ccd79-c558-4ad7-8aa1-ee5fafb7e3a7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Saijo ## Frequently asked questions ### What to do in Ehime on a sunny day? > - [Shimanami Kaido Cycling and Driving Tour in Ehime Prefecture](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/shimanami-kaido-cycling-and-driving-tour-in-ehime-prefecture.a775341.activity-details) > - [Kurushima Strait Boat Tour & Shimanami Kaido Cycling Tour](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/kurushima-strait-boat-tour-shimanami-kaido-cycling-tour.a778347.activity-details) > - [3-hour Japanese Sake Town Tour in Saijo Hiroshima](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/3-hour-japanese-sake-town-tour-in-saijo-hiroshima.a592453.activity-details) ### What to do in Ehime on a rainy day? > - [Tobe Ware Ceramics Town Walking Tour Near Matsuyama, Ehime](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/tobe-ware-ceramics-town-walking-tour-near-matsuyama-ehime.a775387.activity-details) > - [Dogo Onsen Traditional Japan Experience in Matsuyama, Ehime](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/dogo-onsen-traditional-japan-experience-in-matsuyama-ehime.a775407.activity-details) > - [Take a Japanese Sake brewery guided tour at Saijo, Hiroshima](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/take-a-japanese-sake-brewery-guided-tour-at-saijo-hiroshima.a909959.activity-details) ### What can you do in Ehime for free? > - Setonaikai National Park > - Matsuyama Tourist Port > - Mt. 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