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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Travel Advisory

The latest information on the coronavirus (COVID-19) is updated daily on the Japan National Tourism (JNTO) website. Please visit the website for more details (English only).

FAQ

Preventing the Spread of
COVID-19
About Transportation
About Sightseeing
Useful Information

Preventing the Spread of
COVID-19

QWhere can I find the latest updates on the COVID-19 situation in Ehime Prefecture?

AYou can find information such as the number of daily cases and more on the official Ehime Prefectural Office website or on Google's Public Forecasts page. For more details, please check out the links below.

▼ Ehime Prefectural Office Official Homepage (Japanese only)
https://www.pref.ehime.jp/chumoku/index.html

▼ Google: Japan COVID-19 Public Forecasts (Japanese/English)
https://datastudio.google.com/u/0/reporting/8224d512-a76e-4d38-91c1-935ba119eb8f/page/GfZpB?s=nXbF2P6La2M

QWhat should I do if I feel sick while traveling?

APlease call the following consultation centers (24-hour hotlines) for assistance regarding COVID-19.

▼ JNTO Call Center for Foreign Travelers
Business Hours: 24-hour (365 days)
Languages: English, Chinese, Korean, Japanese
Phone Number: 050-3816-2787 (Japan), +81-50-3816-2787 (international)

▼ Ehime Prefecture / Matsuyama City COVID-19 General Consultation Service
Business Hours: 24-hour (including Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays)
Languages: Japanese only
Phone Number: 089-909-3468 (Japan), +81-899-09-3468 (international)

▼ Ehime Prefecture / Matsuyama City Consultation Center for Returnees and Close-Contact Persons
Business Hours: 24-hour (including Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays)
Languages: Japanese only
Phone Number: 089-909-3483 (Japan), +81-899-09-3483 (international)

About Transportation

QHow do I get to other cities/towns in Ehime Prefecture from Matsuyama Airport?

AYou can take a bus or taxi from Matsuyama Airport to other cities/towns. For more details, please check out the websites below.

▼ IYOKAN NET (Japanese only)
https://www.iyokannet.jp/access/kennai/airport/

▼ Visit Ehime Japan (Multilingual)
English: https://www.visitehimejapan.com/en/transport
Traditional Chinese: https://www.visitehimejapan.com/zh_TW/transport
Simplified Chinese: https://www.visitehimejapan.com/zh_CN/transport
Korean: https://www.visitehimejapan.com/ko/transport

QWhat kind of measures are being taken to prevent the spread of COVID-19 on public transportation in Ehime Prefecture?

APublic transportation companies are putting in every effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19 so that passengers can use their services safely. The specific preventative measures taken by each major public transportation service in Ehime Prefecture can be found in the links below.

▼ Ehime Prefectural Office Official Homepage (Japanese only)
https://www.pref.ehime.jp/h12900/suisinkaigi/kansenboushi.html

▼ Ehime Prefecture COVID-19 Information Site (Japanese only)
https://www.pref.ehime.jp/h25500/linenet.html

About Sightseeing

QWhat are the business hours of some of the major sightseeing destinations in Ehime Prefecture?

ASome places are shortening their business hours to prevent the spread of COVID-19. For more details, please check out the official website of each location.

▼ Dogo Onsen (Multilingual)
https://dogo.jp/

▼ Matsuyama Castle (Japanese only)
https://www.matsuyamajo.jp/

▼ Towel Museum ICHIHIRO (Japanese only)
http://www.towelmuseum.com/

QWhat kind of measures are being taken to prevent the spread of COVID-19 at the major sightseeing destinations?

AEvery effort is made to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Some measures currently in place include mask requirements, disinfection of hands, and social distancing. For more details please check out the links below.

▼ Ehime Prefectural Office Official Homepage (Japanese only)
https://www.pref.ehime.jp/h25500/kansen/covid19.html

▼ Ehime Prefecture COVID-19 Information Site (Japanese only)
https://www.pref.ehime.jp/h25500/linenet.html

Useful Information

QWhere are the Tourist Information Centers (TIC) in Ehime Prefecture?

APlease refer to the link below for Tourist Information Centers in Ehime Prefecture.

▼ JNTO-Certified Tourist Information Centers (Multilingual)
https://tic.jnto.go.jp/index.php?area=1pref=38&resort=1keyword=1btnSearch_tic=t&page=1&view=map#area_chugoku_shikoku

QIs Free Wi-Fi available in Ehime Prefecture?

AYou can check out where and how to connect to free Wi-Fi in Ehime Prefecture from the links below.

▼ Ehime Free Wi-Fi
Japanese: https://ehime-wifi.jp/jp/
English: https://ehime-wifi.jp/en/
Traditional Chinese: https://ehime-wifi.jp/tw/
Simplified Chinese: https://ehime-wifi.jp/cn/
Korean: https://ehime-wifi.jp/ko/

QWho do I contact if I have an emergency while traveling?

AYou can call the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) multilingual call center (also called the Japan Visitor Hotline) 365 days/year, 24 hours/day. It is meant to ensure the safety and security of foreign tourists in case of an emergency, and can also respond to inquiries related to COVID-19.

▼ JNTO Call Center for Foreign Travelers
Business Hours: 24-hour (365 days)
Languages: English, Chinese, Korean, Japanese
Phone Number: 050-3816-2787 (Japan), +81-50-3816-2787 (international)

About Ehime

Ehime Prefecture is located in Shikoku, one of the four major islands in Japan. It is surrounded by the beautiful archipelago in the Seto Inland Sea and the Shikoku Mountains, where the highest mountain in western Japan, Mt. Ishizuchi (1,982m), is located. Ehime Prefecture is blessed with beautiful nature all around. With warm temperatures, occasional rainfall, few typhoons, and little snow, it is the perfect destination for sightseeing any time of the year.

Activity in Ehime

Cycling. Fishing. Mountaineering.

Abundant in beautiful nature, such as the Seto Inland Sea, mountain streams, and the Shikoku Mountains, you can enjoy various activities throughout the year in Ehime Prefecture.

Food & Drink in Ehime

Mikan. Sake. Taimeshi.

Ehime Prefecture is one of the best places to find unique Japanese food thanks to its abundant nature and warm climate. You can enjoy traditional Japanese cuisine and sweets that use local ingredients, such as fresh seafood from the Seto Inland Sea and citrus fruits like "mikan" (mandarins) and lemons.

Culture in Ehime

Ohenro. Onsen. Imabari Towel. Matsuri.

Ehime Prefecture has a lot of fascinating local culture that have been carefully preserved by its residents for centuries, such as castles, temples, and cityscapes.

Location

Ehime Prefecture is located in the northwest of Shikoku, one of the four major islands in Japan. You can take a domestic flight to Matsuyama Airport from several major cities in Japan, then drive or ride a bus for 30 minutes to get to Matsuyama City. Or, take the Sanyo Shinkansen, get off at Okayama Station or Fukuyama Station, then transfer to a local train or bus and ride for 1-2 hours to get to Imabari City.