Matsuyama, Ehime

Matsuyama (松山市) is the capital city of Ehime Prefecture in Japan.

Matsuyama is on the northwest coast of Shikoku.

It has been recognized as a core city since 2000.

Timeline

 * 1603 (Keichō 8): Kato Yoshiakira built Matsuyama Castle
 * 1854 (Ansei 1 ): Matsuyama Castle destroyed by fire
 * 1889 (Meiji 22): Modern city is incorporated

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.

Related pages

 * Ehime F.C.

Other websites

 * Matsuyama official website;