Matsuyama Airport 1 hr 31
Iwagi Island (1 hr 5) Small island known for its cherry & citrus trees, with quiet paths to beaches & mountain viewpoints. Roadside station Hakata S-C park (10 min) Seaside walks, sunset views & snacks made with Hakata salt at a popular roadside service station. Imabari Castle (30 min) Edo-era castle featuring the original walls & moat, plus a reconstructed keep with exhibits. Ōkunoshima (1 hr 2) Family-friendly island for viewing & feeding wild rabbits, also offering a museum, camping & ruins. Tatarashimanami Park Rest Area (17 min) Cycling and camping No Island (21 min) Historic site Tatara Bridge (16 min) Kurushima Bridge (15 min) Kousanji (30 min) Modeled after other famous Japanese shrines, this 1936 temple offers art exhibits & cultural events. Kirosan (18 min) 1,010-ft. peak & viewing platform for views over the Seto Inland Sea & long Kurushima-Kaikyō Bridge. Oyamazumi Shrine (26 min) Kirosan Park (18 min) Murakami Suigun Museum (14 min) Roadside Station Yoshiumi Iki-iki-kan (14 min) Toll road rest stop featuring a seafood BBQ restaurant with views of the Kurushima Kaikyō bridge. |