Niihama (新居浜) is a city in eastern part of Ehime Prefecture, on the island of Shikoku, Japan.

Besshi Copper Mine Ruins

Get in

Niihama station is on the JR Yosan Line from Uwajima to Takamatsu.

Do

• Niihama Taiko Festival (新居浜太鼓祭り) is a traditional festival which is held every year from October 16th to 18th. In those 3 days, 47 taikodai (drum floats), each representing a district in Niihama city, are carried by more than 150 peoplr and parade the streets in the city. This festival is also known as a man's festival (otoko matsuri).

Sleep

• Toyoko Inn Niihama Ekimae: Right in front of Niihama Station.

Go next

• Shikokuchuo
• Saijo
• Imabari
• Matsuyama
• Kanonji
• Okawa
• Ino
• Marugame
• Takamatsu