A trip to spring time Iyo along flower paths

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　Houshuuji Temple on Tagamisan Lookout Point

Tagamisan is on the western edge of the Saragamine mountain range.

Tagamisan is on the western edge of the Saragamine mountain range. Together with Otani-ike Pond, it has been designated as one of the 100 scenic natural sites of Shikoku. Visitors can see islands on the Iyo Sea from the lookout point of the mountain top, where there is a park. As you proceed from the temple gate, you will find Houshuuji Temple. It is said to have been built in 673, a serene refuge from the noise of the city.

As visitors climb up Tagamisan, there is a lookout point on top of the mountain from where you can see the city. Beneath the lookout point, there is a park with play equipment. It is also a very good cheery blossom viewing point in spring time, where the whole family can have a good time. As you go through the gate on top of the mountain, Houshuuji Temple stands in a quiet hiding place, where visitors can find peace of mind in the heart of the mountain.

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Parking lot

About 50 cars

Address

Kamiagawa, Iyo city

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About 40 minutes (By Car)

　JR Shimonada Station

Shimonada Station is known as the station closest to the ocean.

Shimonada Station is known as the station closest to the ocean. It was used in the movie Otoko wa Tsuraiyo ("It's tough being a man") as well as the TV series "HERO". On the first Saturday in September every year, a concert called "Sun Set Platform Concert" is held at the station platform with the setting sun in the background.

A scenic site where visitors can view Iyo Sea from the platform with a beautiful sun set, the station has been used in numerous movies or TV dramas. A photograph of the station was used in the poster to advertise Japan Railway's Seishun 18 Ticket campaign.

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Nothing

Address

Shimonada, Futami-cho, Iyo city

Contact information

Information Evening glow Platform Concert
Telephone number 089-986-1231 (Futami tourist agency of Iyo city)

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About 3 minutes (By Car)

　Urusumi District

In March, the embankment of JR Yosan Line alongside National Route 378 in the Urusumi District becomes blanketed with canola blossoms.

In March, the embankment of JR Yosan Line alongside National Route 378 in the Urusumi District becomes blanketed with canola blossoms. Residents of Urusumi district celebrate the occasion with the "Canola Blossoms Festival." Similarly, the "Shiokaze Walk through Canola Blossoms" display on the pathway between JR Nagahama Station and Futami Seaside Park is put on, where families take part in a pleasant stroll each year.

In March, the canola flowers are in full bloom, a wonderful time for a seaside stroll. You will see a yellow carpet of canola blossoms as you walk in the gentle sunlight of the spring. On the "Shiokaze Walk through Canola Blossoms," walkers can view the scenery covered in canola blossoms as they walk along the 16 km pathway.

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Price

Rape blossoms and briny air wark/ 100yen (inclusive of insurance)

Parking lot

Nothing

Address

Okubo, Futami-cho, Iyo city

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About 8 minutes (By Car)

　Futami Seaside Park

Futami-cho in Iyo City was selected as one of "the 100 best sites for sun sets".

Futami-cho in Iyo City was selected as one of "the 100 best sites for sun sets". Futami Seaside Park, which was built at the best location for viewing the sunset, is also registered as a "Sacred sites for lovers" by the NPO Regional Revitalization Center. The park has a number of attractions for lovers, including the Cape Lovers, the Sunset Pavilion (a seawall with stairways), the Wishing Stone, and the Bell of Happiness, all of which are popular with couples.

Futami Seaside Park is one of the most popular sites for lovers as it is recognized as one of the "Sacred sites for lovers." The Cape Lovers and the Sunset Pavilion are known as good viewing spots for a beautiful sunset. It is also said that wishes will come true when a couple says prayers at the Wishing Stone or the Bell of Happiness during sunset. It is also a good site to make a stop while driving, as it is equipped with a speciality goods section and a restaurant.

"Whenever you come to visit Futami Seaside Park, you will see a beautiful sun set."

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Parking lot

120 cars (2 Large-sized buses)

Address

2326, Kou, Takagishi, Futami-cho, Iyo city

Contact information

Telephone number 089-986-0522
Fax number 089-986-1430

Website

http://www.futamiseaside.com/( External link )＜外部リンク＞

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　Masakimura

Masaki-mura is situated within one of the largest shopping malls in the Chugoku-Shikoku area, "Emifull MASAKI".

Masaki-mura is situated within one of the largest shopping malls in the Chugoku-Shikoku area, "Emifull MASAKI". Local agricultural produce, sea products and processed products are sold here. Some of the items that are available are small fish delicacies produced in Masaki-cho, the top selling product of its kind within Japan, and many other fresh and delicious foodstuffs.

Our shop is crowded with local merchandise such as fresh vegetables and fruit from the local farmers, fresh sea food from the local Masaki harbor, as well as small fish delicacies, the top sellingproduct of its kind in Japan. Also, we have shoyu and miso from areas such as Nanyo to Toyo within Ehime Prefecture, that were recommended by the local breweries. Shoppers can sample the items from different areas, without going through the troublesome process of having to place orders for items to try. We also carry Doburoku (raw sake) from three special districts within the prefecture.

"We carry Doburoku from the three special districts within Ehime Prefecture."

Open hours

8時30分-18時00分 (closure January 1 to January 4)

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Parking lot

5,000 cars (in emifullmasaki parking lot)

Address

850, Tsutsui, Masaki town

Contact information

Telephone number Fax number (Common) 089-985-5088

Website

http://www.masakimura.co.jp/about.html( External link )＜外部リンク＞

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　"Machiya," Tezukuri Koryu Market

This building was modelled after the Machiya (merchant's house), a house built in the traditional style of a tea-ceremony house.

This building was modelled after the Machiya (merchant's house), a house built in the traditional style of a tea-ceremony house. In the sales section, we have speciality products from Iyo City, such as local agricultural produce, fresh sea food and processed food. There are also restaurants, food retailers, and a tourism information center around the courtyard, which is crowded with many shoppers and visitors.

We have an extensive selection of local produce, sea products, homemade packed lunches and other prepared food. In the courtyard, there are outdoor dining facilities, where shoppers can eat the food items that they have purchased. We are located in a convenient spot, where shoppers can use both trains or cars, as we are close to the station, and National Route 378 that runs in front of us.

"We hold various events in the courtyard area."

Open hours

8時30分-19時00分 (closure January 1 to January 4)

Price

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Parking lot

37 cars
47 cars (Saturday, Sunday, Public holiday)

Address

827-4, Kominato, Iyo city

Contact information

Telephone number 089-946-7245
Fax number 089-946-7241

Website

http://www.machidukuri-gunchu.jp/( External link )＜外部リンク＞

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　Yuhinkan

A restaurant located in Futami Seaside Park, on the 2nd floor of the speciality food center.

A restaurant located in Futami Seaside Park, on the 2nd floor of the speciality food center. Some of our recommended dishes are: the Uwajima Style Tai-meshi (rice cooked with sea bream sashimi) called "Yuhi-don (Sunset bowl)", "Satsuma jiru teishoku (combo set)" which is popular in summer time, and "Kamaage shirasu don" which is served between June to August depending on the fish catch of the year. Other than the above, we also carry ever-popular menu items such as curry and rice, and Udon. There is also terrace seating, where the customers can have food and drinks as they watch the sunset and the ocean.

This is a restaurant where you can have a dining experience watching the sunset from the location selected as "one of the 100 best sites for viewing sunsets". Our recommended menu, Yuhi-don (Sunset bowl) is Tai-meshi, with which we attempted to replicate the sunset by putting egg together with sea bream sashimi on rice. We also have various other dishes so that you can have a taste of our harvest from the sea.

"Kamaage shirasu don is also recommended, as it is a "one-coin (500 yen)" dish."

Open hours

11時00分-18時30分 (11時00分-19時00分 July and August)
(closure Tuesday)

Price

Setting sun Bowl/ 1,200yen (Half size set/ 1,000yen)
Kamaage-shirasu Bowl/ 500yen (From June to August, Some change fish catch)
Table d'hote of Satsumajiru/ 950yen Parking lot 120 cars (2 Large-sized buses)

Address

2326, Kou, Takagishi, Futami-cho, Iyo city

Contact information

Telephone number 089-986-1109
Fax number 089-986-1309

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　Futamin C

A speciality food centre located in Futami Seaside Park.

A speciality food centre located in Futami Seaside Park. We carry Niboshi (dried small sardine), Himono (dried marine products), and also shoyu from local breweries. As the park is recognized as a "Sacred sites for lovers", we carry merchandise for lovers.

We carry many souvenir items that are related to sea products from Futami. Our "Yuyake soft cream" is a rich vanilla soft ice cream in the color of the sunset, light orange. With the flavor of mandarin orange added, it is refreshing and not too sweet.

Open hours

10時00分-18時00分 Open throughout the year (Except Year ends and New Year holidays)

Price

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Parking lot

120 cars (2 Large-sized buses)

Address

2326, Kou, Takagishi, Futami-cho, Iyo city

Contact information

Telephone number 089-986-0522
Fax number 089-986-1430

Website

http://www.futamiseaside.com/( External link )＜外部リンク＞

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Welpia Iyo Restaurant "Goshiki (5 colors)"

A restaurant within Welpia Iyo that has sports facilities such as a large swimming pool, tennis courts, a base ball field, and a golf driving range. In summer, it is quite popular with families as we are in a location that is convenient for the Tobe Zoo and Ehime Children's Castle, as well as with the users of the swimming pool.

Futami Shiokaze (Sea breeze) Fureai Park

Futami Shiokaze (Sea breeze) Fureai Park is a park making use of the natural surroundings of Hageyama's rolling hills. Within the 12 hectare park that overlooks Iyo Sea, there is a multipurpose ground called "Shiokaze Midori no Hiroba", tennis courts, and walking paths in the woods. There are other facilities that are used extensively in summer time for their scenic view overlooking Iyo Sea, including an accommodation facility called "Shiokaze Fureai no Yakata" lodge, and camping ground.

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