Yomiuriland
Yomiuriland is the historic, representative amusement park of Tokyo that is located in the area spanning across Inagi, Tokyo and Kawasaki, Kanagawa.
I've heard about this place for ages but finally made it!
1. There are quite a lot of rides, and the lines aren't too long.
2. Mostly Japanese visitors, so it actually feels pretty chill.
3. There's not much around the park, so it's best to eat inside. The food is actually pretty good!
Onomichi Ramen Ichibankan
Onomichi Ramen specialty restaurant, located in front of Sumiyoshi Shrine along Onomichi Kaigan-dori (coastal road). It is a restaurant that originated from a product, originally sold through mail order, and which became a hot topic of conversation.
When I went, there was already a long line and I waited almost 20 minutes. I ordered the braised pork ramen and some gyoza. The pork was flavorful and reminded me of our braised pork, but it was a bit tough and not as tender as I'd hoped. The broth was decent, and overall, the taste suits Taiwanese people.
Iyotetsu Takashimaya
“Iyotetsu Takashimaya” has an array of seasonal items available from the latest fashion to Depachika sweets. The department store comprises a Main building and a South building, and the Main building is a station building, integrated with the Matsuyama City Station.
There's a Ferris wheel on the rooftop, and foreigners can ride for free with a passport. You can also get a great view of Matsuyama Castle from up there.
Ferris Wheel Kururin
The Ferris wheel Kururin has a diameter of 45 meters, and from the ground to its highest point spans 85 meters. It has also become a new iconic symbol of Matsuyama.
The Ferris wheel takes about 15 minutes for one full rotation. You get a 360-degree view of Matsuyama city and can even see the Seto Inland Sea.
Experience the Shimanami Kaido cycling tour with a private guide and an E-bike.
The Shimanami Kaido connects Honshu island and Shikoku island and crosses six islands in the Seto Inland Sea. This approximately 60km road was opened in 1999 to join Onomich City to Imabari City.
The Shimanami Kaido is Japan's top cycling route, but the roads across the Seto Inland Sea islands have some serious slopes—some are really steep! I recommend renting an electric bike. If you want to take on the whole route, even the shortest distance is about 70 kilometers, so make sure your battery is fully charged before you go.