Central Shikoku on the Seto Inland Sea
Bordered to the north by the Inland Sea and to the south by Mt. Ishizuchi, Niihama contributed to Japan’s industrial revolution through copper mining. The city’s industrial heritage remains in a vibrantly restored natural environment.
Industrial archaeology, museums, a Zen monastery, Shinto shrines, an island, a festival, a sake brewery
Hotels, ryokan, guesthouses
Discover the region: Niihama
Niihama offers a diverse range of experiences, from industrial archaeology and art, science,and industrial museums to Zen temples and Shinto shrines.
Key attractions includeMinetopia Besshi, a former copper mine reimagined as a cultural park; the Ehime Science Museum; the historic Hirose Residence; Hagyu-ji Temple, a Zen temple visited by the DalaiLama; and a Zazen experience at Zuiō-ji Temple, offering a moment of quiet reflection.
Scenic parks and coastal viewpoints provide peaceful escapes along the Inland Sea, and each October the city is filled with energy during the Niihama Taiko Festival, one of Shikoku’s most dynamic traditional events.
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