Matsuyama

Matsuyama, the largest city on Shikoku island and capital of Ehime Prefecture, pairs a dense café and restaurant scene with a coastal setting and easy access to the mountains inland. The city also carries a reputation for literary and cultural depth unusual for a provincial capital, making it a practical base for exploring the wider Shikoku region.

• Population511,192
• Nearest water from center 0.4 km0.3 mi
• Nearest mountain from center 6.1 km3.8 mi