Ehime Travel / Ehime Tour

Have you ever thought, "I want to see beautiful coral reefs and tropical fish up close?" There is a place in Ehime that can make that dream come true. It is "Uwakai Marine Park," which can be reached by bus in about two hours from Uwajima Station. Here, a Cruise ship that travels around the sea, "a ship that lets you see the ocean floor," is in operation.

When you board the boat, there is a window on the wall through which you can look into the sea. From here, you can see colorful tropical fish swimming through the coral forests of the Uwa Sea. If you're lucky, you might even see schools of sardines and sea turtles! You're sure to feel soothed by the rich and beautiful sea, which has also been designated a national park.
By the way, it's not just what you see underwater, but also what you see above the sea and the topography of the Uwa Sea. Above the sea, you can get a close-up look at the sea bream farming rafts, and the scenery of the intricate ria coastline is breathtakingly beautiful.
This is a 40-minute cruise that you can enjoy at your leisure, so please come and join us.

When you hear the word "tart," you probably think of a delicious cake with a crispy crust and lots of fruit on top. However, in Ehime, "tart" refers to a fluffy, "no"-shaped, local confectionery similar to a roll cake.
The history of Ehime tarts dates back to the Edo period. Around 1647, Matsudaira Sadayuki, the feudal lord of Matsuyama, was on guard duty in Nagasaki when he was impressed by the taste of Nanban sweets and brought the recipe back to Matsuyama. The Nanban sweets Sadayuki ate were castella cakes with jam inside. Today's tarts are filled with smooth bean paste flavored with yuzu, which is believed to have been invented by Sadayuki. Perhaps they are a Japanese adaptation of Nanban sweets. It's so cute that the feudal lord of Matsuyama loved sweets.
Tarts have been popular since the Edo period, but nowadays, various companies in the prefecture are selling products with ingenuity, and there are also varieties unique to the region, such as Ehime mandarin orange flavor. If you want to buy a souvenir that is not available in other prefectures, we recommend tarts.