A journey through rice terraces, satoyama, and modern heritage sites
Once you move a little away from the center, you will be surprised by the breadth of the area's topography and industry. The Satoyama culture nurtured by the mountains and rivers may seem brand new to many people, even Ehime residents. Unlike Hiji River in the downstream area, which shows a magnificent expanse, the upstream area has the appearance of a mountain stream and is even more interesting with its highly transparent water quality. After working up a nice sweat, let's end your trip with Satoyama hospitality.