Ehime (Province) Hotels and Accommodation

Ehime Prefecture is one of four prefectures located on the island of Shikoku. Ehime is home to one of Japan’s oldest hot springs – Dogo Onsen, which is in Matsuyama city. This is a great place to sink into the hot waters of the natural spa and cleanse away your stress. Around town you will see many tourists, who come to Matsuyama especially for the hot springs, wearing traditional dress known as Yukata. In Matsuyama, you can also visit the Matsuyama Castle. This is in its original state and from its hill-top vantage point you can gaze at the Seto Inland Sea.

From your Ehime hotel you can also visit the Ishiteji Shrine, which is a national treasure. This shrine is number 51 on the 88 temples pilgrimage famous in Shikoku. White-clad pilgrims are a common sight at this temple, which dates back to the 12th century. This temple, dating from the Kamakura period (1192 – 1333) has extensive grounds, a three-tiered pagoda and a temple that is accessed through a cave. If you want a change of pace from temples and hot springs, an interesting place to visit is the Ehime Prefectural Science Museum. The museum here has the world’s biggest planetarium. EasyToBook.com has cheap hotels available in Ehime Prefecture to make your stay in this mesmerizing corner of the world a comfortable one.