| Location | 1 Marunouchi, Matsuyama City, Ehime |
| Features | One of Japan's "Top 100 Castles" and one of the only 12 castles in the country with an original surviving keep. Standing atop Mt. Katsuyama at 132 meters, the castle tower harmonizes with about 200 trees, including Yoshino cherry and early-blooming Tsubaki-kanzakura. The view of historical structures paired with blossoms against the backdrop of Matsuyama City is breathtaking. |
| Best Time | Late March – Early April |
| Location | Dogo Koen, Matsuyama City, Ehime |
| Features | Located near the famous Dogo Onsen, this park was once the site of Yuzuki Castle, the residence of the Kono clan during the medieval period. Approximately 160 Yoshino cherry trees bloom along the moats and earthen embankments. Known for housing the official sample tree used for declaring the start of Matsuyama's sakura season, it is an essential stop while exploring the hot spring town. |
| Best Time | Late March – Early April |
| Location | Ikata, Hakata-cho, Imabari City, Ehime |
| Features | A hilltop park on Hakata Island, located along the scenic Shimanami Kaido cycling route. About 1,000 cherry trees cover the mountain. From the observatory, visitors can view the multi-island beauty of the Seto Inland Sea and the grand bridges, such as the Hakata-Oshima Bridge, through a frame of pink blossoms. The contrast between the blue sea and the sakura is exceptionally beautiful. |
| Best Time | Early April |
| Location | 1 Marunouchi, Uwajima City, Ehime |
| Features | The site of Uwajima Castle, built by the master castle architect Todo Takatora. About 450 cherry trees adorn the plazas and the approach leading to the original castle keep. The entire mountain is covered in vegetation designated as a Natural Monument, allowing visitors to enjoy the powerful natural beauty of rare giant trees mixed with delicate blossoms. |
| Best Time | Late March – Early April |
| Location | Yunoki, Ozu City, Ehime |
| Features | Named "Tomisu" because of its resemblance to Mt. Fuji, this hilltop park is filled with about 3,000 cherry trees. The panorama overlooking the Ozu Basin and the meandering Hiji River is its primary attraction. It is also famous as a premier spot for azaleas following the sakura season. |
| Best Time | Late March – Early April |
| Location | Between Akahama-cho and Uwa-cho, Seiyo City, Ehime |
| Features | A winding mountain pass road connecting the Uwa and Akahama districts of Seiyo. Approximately 400 cherry trees are planted along the hairpin turns, offering a spectacular drive with the ripples of the Uwa Sea and its rias coastline in the background. Looking out over the quiet blue sea through the cherry blossoms is a quintessential Ehime landscape. |
| Best Time | Late March – Early April |
| Location | Fukutake, Saijo City, Ehime |
| Features | Located along the Kamo River, this is one of the prefecture's leading sakura spots with about 1,500 trees. Selected as one of the "Top 100 Cherry Blossom Spots in Shikoku," it offers an open location to enjoy hanami while viewing the clear waters of the Kamo River and the majestic Ishizuchi Mountain Range. |
| Best Time | Late March – Early April |
| Location | Hojo Tsuji, Matsuyama City, Ehime |
| Features | A small island with a circumference of about 1.5 km, located just off the coast of Hojo Port. Accessible by ferry, the island is home to wild deer, allowing visitors to enjoy flower viewing while interacting with the animals. The entire island is part of a National Park, offering a resort-like spring atmosphere surrounded by the calm Seto Inland Sea. |
| Best Time | Late March – Early April |
| Location | Iwagi, Kamijima Town, Ochi District, Ehime |
| Features | Located in the center of Iwagi Island, this 370-meter mountain features about 3,000 cherry trees blooming in a long ribbon-like formation from the trail to the summit. This stunning sight is often called "Tennyo no Hagoromo" (the celestial nymph's robe). The 360-degree view of the islands from the observatory is truly like a paradise on earth. |
| Best Time | Early April |
| Location | Uchiko, Uchiko Town, Kita District, Ehime |
| Features | An area along the river near the Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings. A row of cherry trees stretches for about 1.5 km along the embankment, perfect for pairing with a stroll through the nostalgic streets of Uchiko. The cherry blossoms reflected on the quietly flowing river create a calm and emotional spring atmosphere. |
| Best Time | Late March – Early April |
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