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Gogoshima, the nearest island in Matsuyama No.2

Mur-Ahiru — Fri, 05 Jul 2019 02:15:23 +0000

After about 15 Minutes I arrived at the Yura port.

I lent a bike at this port and began to ride through the island.

First, I went to the northeastern part of Gogoshima.

I found there the beach named "Kotohiki no Hana".

I went down nearer to the beach.

What a beautiful beach it is!

I didn't know such a place like this even if I have lived here for a long time.

It was a great discover ever.

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Gogoshima, the nearest island in Matsuyama No.1

Mur-Ahiru — Thu, 04 Jul 2019 01:49:43 +0000

There are thousands of islands on the Seto inland sea. Gogoshima is one of them and known as the nearest island from Matsuyama city.

First you take a train of Iyotetsu Takahama line from Matsuyama-shi station to the last stop Takahama (It takes about 25 Minutes).

The station hall has retro style and it gives me somehow nostalgia.

Just in front of the station, you will find port of Takahama.

You can reach Yura (northern) or Tomari (southern) port from here.

Every 30 Minutes ferry operates to one of these ports.

This time I take a ferry to Yura port.

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Castle Matsuyama No.3

Mur-Ahiru — Wed, 03 Jul 2019 05:36:33 +0000

The castle tower is a large one and you can see exhibition in it.

A lot of armors, swords and lances of the Edo era are to see.

If you go up to the top of floor, you can enjoy wonderful views.

City view of Matsuyama and mountains of Shikoku mountain range on the southern side,

the Seto Inland sea and Island Gogoshima on the northern side.

You can seldom see mountains and sea at the same time from a castle like this.

I will recommend you to climb to the Matsuyama castle, if you come to this city!

Castle Matsuyama No.2

Mur-Ahiru — Tue, 02 Jul 2019 22:54:34 +0000

If you get off rope way or lift, you have to walk a little bit to the top of mountain.

Walking along the stone wall and going through some gates,

you will find the wonderful castle tower in front of you.

It is one of the twelve remained castle since the Edo era.

This Matsuyama castle has much historical value.

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Castle Matsuyama No.1

Mur-Ahiru — Tue, 02 Jul 2019 02:41:29 +0000

My hometown ist Matsuyama in Ehime. There are some sightseeing spots in the city.

To mention especially,

I want to introduce you about the castle Matsuyama, which rises on the mountain in the middle of the city.

To the top of mountain (132m), you can reach not only on foot, but also with rope way or lift.

If you aren't acrophobic, I will recommend you to use lift.

Because you will have not so many chances to use lift except skiing.

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Rubberducks on tour

Mur-Ahiru — Mon, 01 Jul 2019 06:29:32 +0000

I will introduce you about beautiful places in Japan.

My rubberducks have traveled more places than most people in the world.

Where do we go today?

What would we find on the way?

We are looking forward to new places!