Matsuno Town 鬼北町

Description

Matsuno has a population of about 4,500, and is famous for yuzu and rice. It is located on Route 381, near Kihoku.

Website – http://www.town.matsuno.ehime.jp/


Location / Access / Transport

  • By train: to/from Uwajima – about 45 minutes. The station is Matsumaru (松丸).
  • By bus: to/from Uwajima – about 55 minutes from the roadside station - Michinoeki
    hijinomorikoen (道の駅虹の森公園)
  • By car: to/from Matsuyama – about 2.5 hours.

Shopping

  • Aco-op supermarket

Leisure

  • Nametoko Gorge – beautiful area, great for hiking and camping! But watch out for the
    monkeys! There is also an onsen.
  • Poppo Onsen – A very nice onsen located right next to Matsuno train station. There are multiple
    outdoor and indoor pools. Entry is 500 yen.
  • Aquarium – entry is 800yen.