Festival · Ehime · ShikokuMatsuyama Dogo Autumn Festival
Matsuyama · 5–7 Oct 2026
Festival · Ehime · ShikokuMatsuyama · 5–7 Oct 2026



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Ancient shrine festival featuring portable shrines carried through Matsuyama's districts in ritual performances believed to enhance spiritual power.
5–7 Oct 2026Matsuyama · EhimeOne of Japan's oldest hot springs, in Matsuyama, centred on the historic Honkan bathhouse – with free-flowing waters and three baths to try.
Matsuyama · EhimeA medieval fortress in Matsuyama designated a Top 100 Castle, preserving rare early Japanese castle architecture that influenced later fortifications throughout the country.
Matsuyama · EhimeCastle built in 1603 with one of Japan's twelve original tenshu structures still standing, exemplifying the flatland-mountain architectural style.
Matsuyama · EhimeA Shinto shrine in Matsuyama with roots in a visit by Emperor Chuai and Empress Jingu to Dogo Onsen, enshrining multiple emperors as cultural treasures.
Matsuyama · EhimeAncient shrine festival featuring portable shrines carried through Matsuyama's districts in ritual performances believed to enhance spiritual power.
5–7 Oct 2026Matsuyama · EhimeTowering drum-bearing floats parade through Niihama in this October celebration, drawing nearly 200,000 spectators each year.
16–18 Oct 2026Niihama · EhimeThis agricultural ritual held in rice paddies since 1881 celebrates the completion of planting through symbolic mud-covered performances invoking divine blessing for harvest.
5 Jul 2027Seiyo · EhimeThis summer festival in Ehime features giant ushi-oni floats depicting fearsome bull and demon faces, paraded through the streets with traditional music and chants.
22–24 Jul 2027Uwajima · EhimeOne of Japan's oldest hot springs, in Matsuyama, centred on the historic Honkan bathhouse – with free-flowing waters and three baths to try.
Matsuyama · EhimeA historical castle in Uwajima city with an innovative pentagonal moat system, damaged by earthquakes during its centuries of use and occupation by the Date clan.
Uwajima · EhimeA medieval fortress in Matsuyama designated a Top 100 Castle, preserving rare early Japanese castle architecture that influenced later fortifications throughout the country.
Matsuyama · EhimeCastle built in 1603 with one of Japan's twelve original tenshu structures still standing, exemplifying the flatland-mountain architectural style.
Matsuyama · EhimeA Shinto shrine in Matsuyama with roots in a visit by Emperor Chuai and Empress Jingu to Dogo Onsen, enshrining multiple emperors as cultural treasures.
Matsuyama · EhimeThe Towel Museum showcases Imabari's dominance as Japan's premier towel producer through interactive displays of yarn spools, textiles, and art installations.
Imabari · Ehime