Ehime Prefecture (愛媛県) sits on the island of Shikoku (四国) and its capital city is the leafy town of Matsuyama (松山). The prefecture is known for its pretty castles and temples, but its real claim to fame is found in its hot springs. Dogo Onsen (Dogo Hot Spring, 道後温泉) is the oldest onsen of its kind in Japan and members of royalty have bathed here for centuries, so it is worth the trip to Ehime alone just for the chance to soak in these sacred waters.
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