Matsuyama has a characteristically mild climate symbolized by a pine tree and a mountain. Matsuyama literally means Matsu meaning pine tree and Yama meaning mountain. A visit to Matsuyama will reveal the beautiful side of the city’s face in the form of many Camellias dotting the Matsuyama map. The flower said to bring hope and happiness grows on a strong and evergreen tree. The tourists can flock to one of the chief landmarks “Matsuyama Castle”. The awe inspiring landmark which rests atop a flat mountain and is major attraction on the tourists Matsuyama map was constructed by a famous Samurai.
Dogo Hot Spring in Matsuyama is the oldest hot spring in Japan. One can take the directions to the exotic atmosphere of this historic hot spring from any of the Matsuyama hotels one is staying in booked through Quickbooker.com. On the Matsuyama map one will also find the beautiful Joruri-ji Temple, the 46th of the 88 sacred temples in Shikoku. The temple is well known for having both a Buddha footprint stone and a handprint stone. |
