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38201 / Chuyo
Matsuyama City
まつやまし
Pines shaped like an English painter's.
Shijushima (Turner Island)- Population
- 511,192
- 5-year change
- −0.7%
- to Osaka
- 310 min
- Kobe 252 min
Castle townA castleHot springsNational TreasureIslands
Click to open Matsuyama City.
38202 / Toyo
Imabari City
いまばりし
Sea-purified boys ride up the approach.
Otomo-uma run, Kamo Shrine- Population
- 151,672
- 5-year change
- −4.1%
- to Osaka
- 350 min
- Shibuya 710 min
IslandsBy the seaMountainsFamous festivalA castle
Click to open Imabari City.
38203 / Uwajima
Uwajima City
うわじまし
Once a police station, it came home.
Uwajima City Historical Museum- Population
- 70,809
- 5-year change
- −8.6%
- to Osaka
- 428 min
- Sannomiya 378 min
By the seaCastle townA castleFamous festivalOld streetscape
Click to open Uwajima City.
38204 / Yawatahama-Ozu
Yawatahama City
やわたはまし
Upstairs, a veranda juts over the river.
Hizuchi School, Matsumura- Population
- 31,987
- 5-year change
- −8.5%
- to Osaka
- 405 min
Port townBy the seaIslandsFruit growingGreat fish
Click to open Yawatahama City.
38205 / Toyo
Niihama City
にいはまし
Summit chimney of a would-be ironworks
Old Yamane Chimney, Entotsuyama- Population
- 115,938
- 5-year change
- −3.3%
- to Osaka
- 265 min
MountainsBy the seaFamous festivalTown of makers別子銅山
Click to open Niihama City.
38206 / Toyo
Saijo City
さいじょうし
Its scent is said to bring the festival.
Kinmokusei tree, Oshimori-ji- Population
- 104,791
- 5-year change
- −3.1%
- to Osaka
- 295 min
- Kobe 245 min
MountainsA river runs throughNatural springsPlainsMountain climbing
Click to open Saijo City.
38207 / Yawatahama-Ozu
Ozu City
おおずし
A hall said to be a court, at a jin'ya.
Rinpōkaku, Niiya jin'ya site- Population
- 40,575
- 5-year change
- −8%
- to Osaka
- 362 min
- Kobe 312 min
Castle townA castleA river runs throughOld streetscapeLocal cuisine
Click to open Ozu City.
The name “Eiyo” is said to be unique.
Eiyoji, Miyauchi family temple- Population
- 35,133
- 5-year change
- −4.6%
By the seaMountainsPort townOld streetscapeSea bathing
Click to open Iyo City.
38213 / Toyo
Shikokuchuo City
しこくちゅうおうし
Water diversion was a century-old wish.
Dozan River Canal- Population
- 82,754
- 5-year change
- −5.3%
By the seaMountainsA lakePlainsHighlands
Click to open Shikokuchuo City.
38214 / Yawatahama-Ozu
Seiyo City
せいよし
Japanese style, with arched window tops.
Former Kaimei School Building- Population
- 35,388
- 5-year change
- −9.1%
- to Osaka
- 392 min
- Sannomiya 342 min
By the seaMountainsHighlandsOld streetscapeFruit growing
Click to open Seiyo City.
38215 / Chuyo
Toon City
とうおんし
Estimated to be a mid-14th-century hall.
Mishima Shrine main hall- Population
- 33,903
- 5-year change
- −2.1%
MountainsA river runs throughCool summersMany shrines and templesCommuter town
Click to open Toon City.
38356 / Toyo
Kamijima Town
かみじまちょう
A giant stone's crack faces due east.
Menhir at Sanshuen- Population
- 6,509
- 5-year change
- −8.8%
- to Mihara
- 40 min
IslandsBy the seaFruit growingSea bathingFishing town
Click to open Kamijima Town.
38386 / Chuyo
Kumakogen Town
くまこうげんちょう
It is named for eight holes in a row.
Yakama Potholes- Population
- 7,404
- 5-year change
- −12.3%
- to Matsuyama
- 80 min
MountainsA river runs throughHighlandsCool summersAn art museum
Click to open Kumakogen Town.
38401 / Chuyo
Masaki Town
まさきちょう
A farmer said to spare the seed wheat.
Gino Sakubei's grave- Population
- 29,630
- 5-year change
- −1.4%
Natural springsA river runs throughBy the seaPlainsFarming town
Click to open Masaki Town.
38402 / Chuyo
Tobe Town
とべちょう
See a fault at a step in the riverbed.
Tobe Thrust Fault- Population
- 20,480
- 5-year change
- −3.6%
Traditional craftsMountainsA river runs throughCommuter townMany parks
Click to open Tobe Town.
38422 / Yawatahama-Ozu
Uchiko Town
うちこちょう
After the flood, rebuilt without piers.
Tamaru Bridge, covered bridge- Population
- 15,322
- 5-year change
- −8.5%
MountainsA river runs throughOld streetscapeFamous festivalTraditional crafts
Click to open Uchiko Town.
38442 / Yawatahama-Ozu
Ikata Town
いかたちょう
A dance named for a line of its song.
Shanshan dance, Oku- Population
- 8,397
- 5-year change
- −12.8%
By the seaFishingSea bathingFamous festivalFishing town
Click to open Ikata Town.
38484 / Uwajima
Matsuno Town
まつのちょう
Valleys for paddies, ridges for homes.
Okuuchi Terraces, Farm Landscape- Population
- 3,674
- 5-year change
- −9.8%
MountainsA river runs throughA castleVacant house bank奥内の棚田
Click to open Matsuno Town.
38488 / Uwajima
Kihoku Town
きほくちょう
Raymond's firm designed the town hall.
Kihoku Town Hall- Population
- 9,682
- 5-year change
- −9.6%
MountainsA river runs throughMany shrines and templesTraditional crafts鬼北町庁舎
Click to open Kihoku Town.
38506 / Uwajima
Ainan Town
あいなんちょう
Stone walls up to the eaves guard homes.
Sotodomari Walls, Tōmi-mado- Population
- 19,601
- 5-year change
- −10.5%
By the seaFishing townGreat fishMild winters外泊
Click to open Ainan Town.