Exploring Ehime

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Beppu, OitaYawatahama PortThe Yawatahama Port acts as a passage for those arriving or departing from Ehime and Oita on Kyushu island. Two routes are available from Ehime — Beppu and Usuki — with journey times of approximately three hours. Ferries sail six times daily to Beppu and seven times to Usuki.Iyonada MonogatariThe Iyonada Monogatari is a scenic train that runs along the picturesque railroad beside the Iyonada Sea. Passengers on the delightful two-hour train ride, from Matsuyama Station to Ozu’s Iyo Ozu Station will be treated to a Japanese-style bento box made with high-quality Ehime produce. The train service operates between Matsuyama Station and Iyo-Ōzu and Yawatahama stations, and offers various dining options for each, including Setouchi French lunch courses and afternoon tea sets, depending on the direction and time of day a passenger is travelling. p. 4-7 Hiroshima-Dogo Onsen Routep. 8-11 Matsuyama-Ozu Routep. 12-15 Ozu-Oita Route2 hrs 50 minsAtomic Bomb DomeMiyajimaMatsuyamaOzuYawatahamaHiroshima PortThe Hiroshima Port is a convenient starting point for exploring many tourist destinations. The information centre near the dock offers tourist information in English and free Wi-Fi. Access to Miyajima from Hiroshima Port takes about 30 minutes. It is also a relay port connecting Hiroshima City to Matsuyama or Miyajima to Matsuyama. Access to Hiroshima City is about 30 minutes by city train.70 minsImabariSaijoDogo OnsenMt. IshizuchiIwayaji TempleDaihoji TempleOnomichi, Hiroshimap. 20-23 The 88 Temple Pilgrimage RouteMatsuyama Sightseeing PortThe Matsuyama Sightseeing Port Terminal serves as the main gateway for travellers who wish to reach Matsuyama city from Hiroshima via Super Jet and Sea Paseo. To reach the city, visitors can take a bus to Takahama Station, followed by a train and then a tram to Dogo Onsen Station, which takes approximately 60 minutes. Alternatively, taking a taxi is the easiest option for first-time travellers.Iyotetsu RailwaysThe Iyotetsu Group operates rail, tram, and bus lines throughout the city. Their Iyo Tetsudo streetcars offer a convenient mode of transport, with some attractive retro vehicles in operation, and allow passengers to get on and off at will giving them a sense of independence as they explore the city.p. 16-19 Shimanami Kaido Routep. 24-27 Mt. Ishizuchi RouteTakamatsu2