Things to Do in Ehime
Hand-picked sights and experiences across Ehime.
When to catch the colours in Ehime?
Average red maple, golden ginkgo and cherry blossom dates for Ehime, from the Japan Meteorological Agency's 1991–2020 normals — the fortnight to aim for, not a promise for any particular year.
- Red maples
- Leaves turnDec 5
- Peak viewingDec 5 – Dec 19
- Golden ginkgo
- Leaves turnNov 22
- Peak viewingNov 22 – Dec 6
- Cherry blossom
- First flowersMar 24
- Full bloomApr 3
Where to look next?
The prefectures we've mapped so far, nearest to Ehime first.
Frequently Asked Questions
Dōgo Onsen — the bathhouse that helped inspire Spirited Away, in easygoing Matsuyama under its original-keep castle — plus the Shimanami Kaidō, the island-hopping cycle route across the Seto Inland Sea, and mikan oranges beyond counting.
No — the 70 km can be split anywhere: rental bikes (including e-bikes) can be dropped at terminals along the way, and buses or ferries cover any leg you skip. Even riding one or two bridges from Imabari or Onomichi is worth it.
It's Japan's most storied public bathhouse — a creaking wooden labyrinth over waters mentioned in texts over a millennium old. Bathe in the historic honkan or its handsome annexes, then wander the arcade in a yukata like everyone else.