2025 Iyo Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in May)

#HawaiiFlightEvent 🏭 The charm of Wakamatsu Shipyard - Wakamatsu Shipyard, located in Matsuyama, Japan, is known as the background of the Ghibli animation Spirited Away. The retro atmosphere of the old shipyard and the mysterious scenery with the ocean in the background are attractive! (Tip: Access by private vehicle, free admission ⏰) 📍Japan 〒799-3312 Ehime, Iyo, Futamichokushi, 夕やけこやけライン高架付近 📸 The best photo spot - Take a picture with the rusty structure of the shipyard and the ocean in the background! (Tip: Take a picture on a cloudy day to maximize the Ghibli feeling 📷) 🚢 Things to do - Walking around the shipyard, visiting the nearby Wakamatsu History Museum (Admission ¥200). (Tip: Wear comfortable shoes and be careful of slipping 👟)

📍Ehime Prefecture We spent two days and one night touring Ehime Prefecture. We planned to fulfill my niece's request to ride the Anpanman train. However, the hot springs are fun for adults and children alike. Here are the places we visited. ⚫︎Anpanman train The train was filled with Anpanman. The kids were in a good mood and it was a happy memory. ⚫︎Dogo Onsen streetscape A retro station building that retains the atmosphere of the Meiji era. There are many photo spots such as the "Botchan train" and the clock tower. 📸 A must-see spot for eating and buying souvenirs. ⚫︎Enmanji Temple Enmanji Temple is located near the main building of Dogo Onsen. The colorful love luck item "Omusubi ball" is photogenic and cute. ✨ ⚫︎Shimonada Station A popular spot for watching the sunset. 🚉 I learned that it was a filming location for the drama "HERO", so it's a must-see spot for my generation. The sea just around the corner from the station is a spectacular spot #Ehime #EhimeTrip #DomesticTrip #0YenTrip

#AustraliaFlightEvent 🏞️ The charm of Shimonada Station - Located about an hour away from Matsuyama by train, Shimonada Station is a small station with the Seto Inland Sea in the background. The scenery of the sea and the train right from the platform gives you the romance of traveling in Japan. (Tip: Recommended to visit during sunset 🌅)📸 Life shot point - Take a picture of the train and the sea together from the station platform. It is also emotional to take a picture of yourself walking along the beach with the waves. (Tip: Bring a tripod 📷)🌴 Things to do - Take a walk along the beach or enjoy a leisurely time at a nearby cafe. (Tip: Recommended to prepare a simple picnic 🧺)✨ Have a healing time with the sea at Shimonada Station! #ShimonadaStation #MatsuyamaSuburbs #BeachTravel

#Overseas travel 🗺️🗺️ 【Travel itinerary】 Day 1: Okaido & Gintengai shopping street Day 2: Shimonada Station Day 3: Matsuyama Castle & Dogo Onsen Day 4: Uchiko & Ozushi 📍📍【Recommended shopping spots】 Okaido & Gintengai shopping street ➡️An indoor street shopping street with famous restaurants, franchises, convenience stores, clothing stores, etc. It is connected to Gintengai shopping street and is connected to the street leading to Matsuyama Castle above, so it is easily accessible. 🥘🥘【Recommended restaurants】 PECO Japanese curry specialty store ➡️A place where I was satisfied with the service, taste, and hygiene. You can add 3 toppings for free, and the kareage is soft and the curry sauce is rich and delicious. 🏠🏠【Recommended hotels】 1.REF Matsuyama City Station by Vessel Hotel ➡️A place with great breakfast, well-equipped sauna facilities in the hotel, and a great location for using the airport tram, etc. It is a place where you can easily access anywhere in Matsuyama. The hotel facilities and services are also very satisfactory, making it the best accommodation for Koreans. 📷📷 【Photo spots】 Kururin Ferris Wheel in front of Iyotetsu Takashima Department Store ➡️A Ferris wheel on the 9th floor of Iyotetsu Takashimaya Department Store that goes up 85m from the ground and runs for 15 minutes, allowing you to see the city.

When talking about traveling in Japan, we often think of Tokyo or Osaka first. Little is known about Ehime, the tranquility of Ehime amid the hustle and bustle of Tokyo While others are wandering around popular places🚶we have walked through the streets and seaside of Ehime, leisurely savoring its unique Japanese style~ - 📍Destination: Ehime, Shikoku, Japan ✈️Transportation: Airplane (transfer to Songshan Airport) - [Guide to check-in at tourist spots] ❶Xiatan Station Spirited Away Holy Land Seaside Station🚉 Tourists come here admiringly The stop signs and station seats are the points where the film is released. Opposite is the blue sea, just take a photo and it becomes the wallpaper ❷The same maritime railway track from "Spirited Away" 10 minutes walk from Xiatan Station Walk down the path🛤️ You can see the romantic maritime railway track Feel like you are in an animation and feel the unique atmosphere ❸Kurushima Kaikyo Bridge Cycling resort Shimanami Kaido in Setouchi 🚴 The scenery of the cross-island bridge is quite spectacular, with a panoramic view of the sea🌊 You can rent bicycles at SHIMANAMI It takes about 5 minutes to ride to the bridge, which is very convenient🌉 ❹Guilaoshan Outlook Park The best time to go is in the evening on a sunny day Drive/cycle to the parking lot and then walk to the top You can see the beautiful sunset over the Seto Inland Sea🌅 ❺Orange juice comes out of the tap Songshan has a particularly interesting experience Orange juice comes directly from the tap here! Different faucets correspond to different flavors🍊 There are more than ten flavors 👅 fresh and delicious ❻Dogo Hot Spring There is a long history here. You can enjoy the hot springs and relax. The surrounding buildings are antique🍃There are general shops and exclusive private rooms upstairs (extra charge required) Tips: There are still private rooms reserved for the royal family for visiting (the walls are covered with gold foil) ❼Towel Museum The towels inside range from traditional to creative designs, which is dizzying. The production process is also shown, and the Moomin towel exhibition is great for making movies. ❽Starbucks Dogo Onsen Station Store The architectural style of this house is very distinctive Taking the photo from a distance, it feels like a movie location There is a commercial street next to it, so you can go shopping~ ❾Wolong Villa There is also a quiet place called "Wolong Villa" in Ehime, Japan. Stepping into the Japanese-style garden, the wind blows through the green bamboos. Sitting on the ground under the pavilion, sipping fragrant tea, looking up, the beautiful scenery in the courtyard is picturesque, and time seems to have stopped, with only the fragrance of tea and tranquility remaining.

Shimonada Station on the JR Yosan Line is famous for its ocean view! It has been the location of many movies, TV dramas, and commercials! It is overwhelmingly popular with Ghibli and train fans as a station with an ocean view that reminds us of a scene from Spirited Away! It is an unmanned station, and you can enter the premises for free! However, since trains come, you cannot get off on the tracks🙅🏽♀️ By the way, it is convenient to access by car, but on weekends, there is a fight for parking, so we recommend that you go early! 📍Location: Shimonada Station 3-8 Okubo, Futami-cho, Iyo City, Ehime Prefecture 799-3311 #Japan Travel Memories #100 Travel Styles #Ehime #The World of Ghibli #Domestic Travel #Shikoku Travel #Breathtaking Views

====📍Shimonada Station Okubo, Futami-cho, Iyo City, Ehime Prefecture 🚃Nearest station JR Shikoku Yosan Line, Shimonada Station 🎫No admission fee *If you are boarding, please purchase a ticket to your destination! 🚗Parking available ⏰Recommended visiting time Famous for sunsets🌇 ==== Shimonada Station is famous for many titles such as "Japan's closest station to the sea", "Japan's most beautiful unmanned station", and "Japan's most scenic station"😍✨ It is a station where you can see a truly fantastic and beautiful view that has also been used as a poster and movie location☺️🧡🧡 The retro and cute small station building also has a historical atmosphere and was very cute🫶🚉 The platform is a simple design with only a row of benches, reminiscent of the train station that No-Face and Chihiro rode in the Ghibli movie "Spirited Away". 🫣💞 It was an unmanned station and no one was getting on at Shimonada Station, so we were the only ones there, and it felt like we had wandered into another world, like time had stopped, and it was a mysterious atmosphere 💎🕊 The ocean that we could stare at from the bench on the platform was so beautiful that we felt like we wanted to sit there forever ☺️🫧 There is also a truck-type cafe called Shimonada Coffee in front of Shimonada Station, so it is recommended to enjoy the spectacular view with a cup of coffee or juice in hand 🎶 ====📍Shimonada Coffee ⏱Business hours [Weekdays] 15:00-18:00 [Saturdays and Sundays] 11:00-18:00 *Closing time may change depending on the weather! 🗓Closed days Irregular holidays *There is a high possibility that we will be closed if it rains! 💰Budget: up to 1000 yen 💳Payment method: Credit cards and electronic payments not accepted❌Cash only⭕️ ⚠️Note: This is a take-out only restaurant! *There is an open terrace next to the truck ==== #besttrip2023 #Girls trip #Domestic travel #Ehime trip #Ehime sightseeing #Ehime #Photogenic spot #Breathtaking view spot

\\Points// This is a famous remote station that is always ranked high on the "remote stations you should visit at least once" rankings that are introduced on TV and in magazines. It is located in Iyo City, next to Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture. It is about 50 minutes by car from Matsuyama Airport. From Matsuyama Station, it is about 50 minutes by train. The parking lot is small, but there is a place to park. There are not many trains, but a leisurely train trip is also nice. I visited Shimonada Station several times because I wanted to see it on a sunny day, but unfortunately it was always cloudy or rainy. Still, it is a beautiful station with a spectacular view, so please visit it! ! Facility name 📍 Shimonada Station Address 📍 Kushihama, Futami-cho, Iyo City, Ehime Prefecture #Domestic travel #Tourist train #Railway #Remote station #Photogenic spot #Photogenic #Shimonada Station #Ehime Prefecture #Spectacular view #Spectacular spot #Train trip

Shimonada Station is a station on the JR Shikoku Yosan Line in Iyo City, Ehime Prefecture. It is about an hour by local train from Matsuyama Station, and is an unmanned station characterized by its small, single-story station building. There is a parking lot right next to the station where you can park several cars. If that is full, there is a parking lot a little further in, so please use that one♪ The sunset is very beautiful and the sea beyond the platform is also very beautiful. #Hotspring #Amazingview #Shikoku #Shimonada #ShimonadaStation

📍 Japan 〒799-3312 Ehime, Iyo, Futamichokushi, 甲3670番地12 🕧 11:00-17:00 💳 for free 💯 4.0/5.0 ♥️ It is also the place that inspired the sea railroad scene in 'Spirited Away' and is famous as a tourist attraction in Matsuyama!! (5 minutes from Shimonada Station) A place that Sandara Park actually traveled to and became famous! Since the surrounding area is a completely rural town, transportation is not convenient, so it is most convenient to go by car. The surrounding scenery is very, very pretty!!

🌟 I went to Shimonada Station 🌟 ⁡ Now I've traveled around Shikoku once‼ ️‼ ️ ⁡ I went to Shimonada Station, which has been featured in many places, such as blogs, websites, and Instagram☺️ ⁡ ⁡ It's about an hour by local train from Matsuyama Station... ⁡ On the platform, there's just an old house and a bench😂 ⁡ It's a place full of uniqueness😏 ⁡ ⁡ It's been used as a location for many movies and dramas, ⁡ I think it's fair to say that it's now the most famous station in Japan with a view of the sea😏 ⁡ ⁡ This time, I was coming from Kochi Prefecture, so I rented a car and went there. Let's take the train someday🚃 ⁡ ⁡ It's an unmanned station with trains every 1-2 hours from Matsuyama Station😜 ⁡ There's no particular time to close, so I made a detour ⁡ I went there, but it was a miracle that a train came 5 minutes after I arrived✨ ⁡ And then 15 minutes later, another train came! ⁡ If you think there are a lot of people, that's what I mean😂lol ⁡ ⁡ The weather is so bad that the sea looks a bit hazy ⁡ I'm just glad that the typhoon didn't come. 。 。 ⁡ ⁡ It's a place that photographers want to go to at least once ⁡ I'm not good at taking pictures, so I enjoy it with my own eyes ⁡ ⁡ If you're interested, please go and see it✨✨ ⁡ #Shikoku #Ehime #ShimonadaStation #AmazingView #Drive

I went to Shimonada Station, which is said to be the closest station to the sea in Japan. I drove there without doing any research, and it was a miracle that a train arrived 5 minutes after I arrived🚃 It was a very lucky trip as the weather held despite the rain forecast😎I might be a sunny guy😅 I saw the scenery with my own eyes, which I often saw on location, as a movie set, and on social media😂 #Shimonada #Sunset at Shimonada Station #Amazing view #Shikoku

Shimonada Station, an unmanned station with a view of the sea. Shimonada Station is an unmanned seaside station in Futami-cho, Iyo City, Ehime Prefecture, which was once known as the "closest station to the sea in Japan." When you stand on the platform, the calm Iyonada Sea spreads out before you. It is a really tiny station about 50 minutes from Matsuyama Station, but because of its good location, it has been selected three times for the Seishun 18 Ticket poster. It has been used as a location for many TV dramas, commercials, and movies, and is even introduced in The Best House 123 as "Japan's Best 3 Beautiful Unmanned Stations You'll Want to Get Off at Least Once!" Please come and experience the excitement! ! #Breathtaking views #Summer trip #Couple trip #Free spot #Japan Genki Project 2021 #Trip to enjoy spring #Amazing nature #Breathtaking views #Trip to enjoy spring #Trip with children

It is said to be the model for the Ghibli movie "Spirited Away" and is a popular spot. It is about 50 minutes by train from Matsuyama Station, but there are very few trains. #SupportTourism #AmazingView

Shimonada Station is a small unmanned station that runs along the sea side of Ehime Prefecture.  It's also famous as a filming location for dramas, and it seems to have been the location for "HERO Special Edition" starring Kimura Takuya✨ The sea spreads out in front of the station platform, so it was great to sit on a bench and stare at the sea☺️ I think this is the most famous station close to the sea💡 There is only space for about five cars, so it's recommended to avoid lunchtime and busy times♪ I went there around 3pm, and there was just one space available. 😂 ◆Access Train: 50 minutes from JR Matsuyama Station or local train Car: 30 minutes from Iyo IC ◆Parking 4-5 spaces It gets crowded during the day, so it's recommended to go early in the morning #Shimonada Station#Shimonada#Iyo City#Seaside scenery#Girls' trip#Girls' trip#Want to connect with people who love to travel#Girls who love to travel#Travel lovers#Sunset at Shimonada Station#Aoishi Coast#Umihara Train#Ehime trip#Ehime sightseeing#Ehime girls' trip#My world through the viewfinder#Smartphone photography club#Camera girls#Life with a camera#Photos that make you want to travel #Ehime #Breathtaking views

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Shimonada Station in Iyo City, Ehime Prefecture, is famous for the beautiful sea and sky that spread out before you, and is a scenic station that has appeared many times on the "Seishun 18 Ticket Poster". There is nothing blocking the view from the station platform, and the Seto Inland Sea spreads out before you. The view is particularly impressive at dusk. Many travelers and camera enthusiasts come to see this view. ⸻ ✨【What makes it so appealing! 】 ・The simplicity of the platform, benches, and the sea stands out. ・It is especially beautiful in the evening, and is called "the most emotional station in Japan!" ・A popular spot that is often used as a location for dramas, movies, and commercials. ・There are few trains, so you can enjoy a quiet and leisurely time. ⸻ 📍【Access】 ・JR Yosan Line "Shimonada Station" ※About 30 minutes by local train from Iyo City Station ※There are very few trains, so it is essential to check the timetable in advance! 🕰【Free to visit】 ・The station building is open and you can freely enter the platform ・It's great to sit on a bench and just stare at the ocean ⸻ 💡【Trivia】 ・It used to be called "the station closest to the ocean in Japan," but the track was renovated and it is now a little farther away ・However, the beauty of this location is one of a kind! ・Many people visit by car, and there is a small parking space #EnjoyJapan #Ehime

Iyonada Monogatari is one of the three tourist trains in Shikoku. From Matsuyama in Shikoku - Iyo Ozu - Yawatahama The beautiful train is full of design Drive along the coastline with a delicious meal It's really enjoyable... The train will stop at the famous unmanned station "Shimotan" for about ten minutes to allow tourists to take photos (but there is not enough time, I really want to stay and watch the sunset) Because it is very popular, you can book a room one month before your departure date. Book from the official website

"Japan Daffodil Flower Opening Road" The daffodil fields that bloom on the hills along the coast of Shimonada, Futami-cho, are in full bloom from December to the end of January, when the sea breeze blows through and the sweet, cool scent of daffodils drifts faintly. From the daffodil fields that spread out on high ground, you can see the sunset of Futami-cho, which has been selected as one of the "100 Best Sunsets in Japan," and the calm Seto Inland Sea, and a scenic landscape spreads out before your eyes. The delicate white daffodil flowers create a beautiful contrast with the blue of the sky and sea. *To reach the flower fields, you will need to cross the JR tracks, which have no railroad crossings. Please be careful. ■Opening hours: All day, but please refrain from visiting in the early morning or at night ■Address: Hill above Toyoda Fishing Port, Kushi, Futami-cho, Iyo-shi, Ehime Prefecture ■Fee: Free ■Parking: Free (Shimonada Sports Park temporary parking lot) Approximately 30 cars #0 yen trip

The Yellow Hill of Inuyori Pass In spring, the approximately 2-hectare hill at Inuyori Pass is dyed yellow with rape blossoms. The yellow hill, which took two years to develop, was filled with rape blossoms in the spring of 2015, the third year. Rumors spread that it was the "yellow hill" of Sareya, and now it attracts 500 people at its peak. In autumn, cosmos flowers bloom on the yellow hill. These cosmos are also planted as varieties that bloom yellow flowers. Another topic of conversation is the large number of migratory butterflies, the Monarch butterfly, that fly more than 2,000 km south across the Japanese archipelago from autumn to winter. It is a popular spot where you can see beautiful scenery all year round. ■Opening hours: 24 hours ■Address: 2058 Kaminada, Futami-cho, Iyo-shi, Ehime Prefecture ■Fee: Free ■Parking: Free #0 yen trip

'Urusu Canola Flower Field' Along the roadside of the Urusu area on National Route 378, also known as the 'Sunset Koyake Line,' lies a canola flower field lovingly cultivated by local residents. Every year, from mid-February to March, the flowers reach their peak bloom, transforming approximately 200 meters of the JR Iyo-Nada Line embankment into a vibrant yellow landscape. On one side, you have the carpet of canola flowers, and on the other, the shimmering blue sea of Iyo-Nada—a perfect location that attracts more and more visitors each year for leisurely strolls and walks. ■ Closed Days: None ■ Hours: Open 24 hours ■ Address: Okubo, Futami-cho, Iyo City ■ Admission: Free ■ Parking: None

Starting from Songshan Station, it takes about fifty minutes to reach the most beautiful unmanned train station, Xiatan Station. The buses here cannot use transportation cards, so you have to buy tickets on site! After getting off the bus, you can take a few photos near the station (there are a lot of people). Walk along the road on the right and you will see a small rocky beach. I went down the stairs toward the beach and after a short walk you can see the railroad tracks. There are three in total. There are fewer people here than at the station, so you can take more photos. There will be many students sitting together in the car after 3 o'clock. It will be more convenient if you drive yourself. Weather is a very important factor in travel, only come on sunny days~ Xiatan Station 📍Address: 〒799-3311 3-8 Okubo, Sokai-cho, Iyo City, Ehime Prefecture #AprilGoodDestinations2025 #Shikoku #Shikoku #Ehime #ShikokuTravel

Matsuyama Shimonada Station Movie filming location

Shimonada Station, one of the five major tourist attractions in Matsuyama! Shimonada, a train station that touches the sea! Rent a car and drive to arrive in 40 minutes!! The railway line submerged in the sea from Spirited Away!! Our journey and friendship continue!

📍 Shimonada Station, Ehime Prefecture Shimonada Station in Ehime Prefecture is a popular station with a spectacular view where the sea and sky blend together. When you stand on the platform, the blue horizon of the Seto Inland Sea spreads out in front of you, and it's really beautiful. 💙 Even the time you spend waiting for the train feels special, and it's like you've entered a scene from a movie. 🎞️🚉 The moment the sun sets is breathtakingly beautiful. If you time it right, you can even see the tourist train "Iyonada Monogatari" 🚃 There were people enjoying their meals inside, and it was a moment that made me think I'd like to ride it someday 🥹 When you want to forget about your daily life and reset your mind, why not drop by? I'm sure you'll encounter memorable scenery and quiet emotions 🤍

Shimoda Station (しもなだえき) is a small train station in Iyo, Ehime Prefecture, Shikoku, Japan. The station is famous for its superb scenery, especially its location facing the Seto Inland Sea, and is known as one of the “stations closest to the sea in Japan”, attracting many tourists and photography enthusiasts. Features of Shimotan Station: 🌊Unbeatable sea view: The platform directly faces the Seto Inland Sea, watching the sunset and the calm sea is simply great, like being in a movie scene! ✨ Simple style: The station is very small, retaining the flavor of old wooden buildings, very nostalgic. 🤳 Photography hotspot: Because the "Youth 18 Ticket" poster and many Japanese dramas and advertisements were shot here, it became one of the "must-visit stations in a lifetime". 🚏Location: Shimotan, Twin Sea-cho, Iyo, Ehime Prefecture 🚗Transportation: Take the ordinary train on the Yuzu Line from Matsuyama Station, about 40 minutes. However, the shifts are relatively sparse, so it is recommended to check the time in advance. 💡Tip: Dusk is the most beautiful, but remember to bring warm clothes (the seaside is quite windy!). If you are going to Shikoku, you might as well go to Shimotan Station to experience the tranquility and beauty of this "isolation"! 🌊🚞

#AprilTravelSupport A 9-day, 3-month-4-second cherry blossom trip that I set off on with great determination! A beautiful park, Matsuyama Castle on the top of the mountain, a cable car, and cherry blossoms. I was glad I came at the right time. Is there anything better to see? It was amazing that there was a tram that was convenient to go anywhere. The shopping streets and department stores were well-organized, and local specialties were well-promoted. Dogo Onsen was as quiet as its old history. It was amazing that there was a rickshaw experience nearby. There were quite a few unmanned stations by the seaside, so it was nice to see. The cherry blossoms in bloom on the coastal slopes, the blue sea, and the rape blossoms were spectacular. I wanted to go to Aoshima, famous for its cat island, but I couldn't go because of the strong waves. However, I went to a cat cafe in a Japanese family's house that protects cats, and I was able to play with the cats. I sat on a park bench with regret, and took in the spring breeze, fluttering cherry blossoms, and the quiet sky. I want to see that sight again.

📍Shioya Beach Shioya Beach is a small but charming beach near Matsuyama where you can enjoy a peaceful time. With its clear water and fine sand, it's the perfect summer getaway! It's not crowded, making it ideal for a quiet retreat, and the romantic scenery at sunset is perfect for photography. We also recommend trying the fresh seafood nearby! It's about a 40-minute drive from Matsuyama, and public transportation can be a bit inconvenient, so consider renting a car. If you want to spend a relaxing day in nature, be sure to visit!