Matsuyama
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Matsuyama Castle and skyline of city
Matsuyama (松山市, Matsuyama-shi) is the capital city of Ehime Prefecture in Japan.[1]
Matsuyama is on the northwest coast of Shikoku.[1]
It has been recognized as a core city since 2000.[2]
History
Timeline
- 1603 (Keichō 8): Kato Yoshiakira built Matsuyama Castle[1]
- 1854 (Ansei 1 ): Matsuyama Castle destroyed by fire[1]
- 1889 (Meiji 22): Modern city is incorporated
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Dōgo Onsen main bath house building
The city is known for hot springs (onsen). Dōgo Onsen in Matsuyama is the oldest hot spring bath house in Japan.
Eight of the eighty-eight temples in the Shikoku Pilgrimage are in Matsuyama.
Matsuyama Media
A panoramic view of the city from Matsuyama Castle
Matsuyama Airport（MYJ）
IYOTETSU logo
IYOTETSU logo
IYOTETSU logo
Alphanumeral road sign for Kōchi Expressway (Kōchi − Shimantocho-chūō), Matsuyama Expressway (Ozu − Matsuyama), etc.
Botchan Ressha at Dogo Station, Matsuyama
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References
Other websites
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- http://www.city.matsuyama.ehime.jp/lang/en/ Archived 2009-01-06 at the Wayback Machine; (in Japanese)
