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Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) The Saka no Ue no Kumo Museum is a museum that offers an easy-to-understand look at the history of Meiji Japan, focusing on the world of Ryotaro Shiba's novel "Saka no Ue no Kumo" and the Meiji-era figures from Matsuyama (Akiyama Yoshifuru, Akiyama Saneyuki, and Masaoka Shiki). Opened in the Heisei era,...

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Yuzuki Castle is a medieval castle site located in the Dogo (Dogo Park) area of Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture. It was primarily the base of the Kono clan and is believed to have been built from the Kamakura period through the Nanboku-cho and Muromachi periods. Unlike early modern castles, which are primarily comprised of castle towers and stone walls,...

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) The Botchan Train is a revival tourist train that runs through Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture. Its exterior recreates the atmosphere of the small locomotive featured in Natsume Soseki's novel "Botchan." Its charming wooden-style passenger cars and red locomotive-like form create a retro feel, and it is a popular spot for visiting Dogo Onsen and Matsuyama...

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Matsuyama Castle is a flatland castle built on Mount Katsuyama (approximately 132 meters above sea level) in Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture. It is a famous castle whose walls, which were developed during the Edo period, remain in good condition. Construction began after the Battle of Sekigahara under Kato Yoshiaki and others, and even after its completion, it continued to be used by feudal lords...

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Dogo Onsen (Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture) is considered one of Japan's oldest hot springs and has long been beloved by locals. The symbol of the hot spring town, the Dogo Onsen Main Building, is a stately three-story wooden building that conveys the architectural beauty of the Meiji period. It is also the setting for Natsume Soseki's novel "...