Hanazono-cho Street

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Hanazono-cho Street, spreading right before Matsuyamashi Station, is a leading progressive renewal street in Japan that pursues beautiful landscape and ease of walking. Former electric wires are all buried underground, and beautiful wooden benches and stylish terrace seats line the wide, open sidewalks, with lovely rows of green trees giving moisture to the city. The scenery of the retro roadside tram "Botchan Train" quietly passing through the center of the street drifts with a refined nostalgia somewhat reminiscent of European trams, making it immensely popular among international tourists as a superb photo spot. Surrounded by choice stylish cafes, local gourmet specialty stores, and craft shops, it serves as a stylish strolling path ideal as an approach to Matsuyama Castle, beautifully harmonizing the city and nature.

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Hanazono-cho Street

Address: Hanazono-machi, Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture
Website: https://matsuyama-sightseeing.com/
Operator: Matsuyama Convention and Visitors Bureau

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