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- Architecture
- History
- Landmark
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Ehime Prefecture
A symbol of Matsuyama City, Matsuyama Castle is set atop of Mr. Katsutama, the city center, the castle has commanding views of the surrounding area and Inland Sea. Built in the early 1600s, it has unique structures that are designated as important cultural properties, and is one of twelve “original castles”, that is castles that have survived since the end of the feudal period in 1868.
Today, 200 cherry trees on the castle grounds make it one of the best spots in the country to enjoy cherry blossoms in the spring.
- Food/Drink
- Hot Spring(Onsen)
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Ehime Prefecture
Built in the traditional style of Japan’s 6thand 7thcentury Asuka period, Asuka-No-Yu is a beautiful spa and picturesque symbol of Japan’s oldest hot spring spa, Dogo Onsen. Large bathing areas, outside baths, and special private bathing rooms that recreate the room reserved for the Imperial Family in Dogo Onsen’s main building, Asuka-No-Yu is great place to relax and enjoy the healing nature of the hot springs. After your bath, put on a yukata, a traditional Japanese robe, feel the full experience of a hot springs spa.