Ishitegawa Green Space (Iwazeki Bridge Area)
An area defined by Iwazeki-bashi, a red suspension bridge completed in the Taisho era. You can enjoy strolling and photography with the murmur of the river as background.
Ishitegawa Green Space (Iwazekibashi Area) is a green space along the Ishite River, which flows through Ishite, Matsuyama City.
About Iwazeki
The Ishite River is a tributary of the Shigenobu River system and flows through the eastern part of Matsuyama City. It is said that the Ishite River originally flowed near the center of the Matsuyama Plain, but in the Edo period, Shigenobu Adachi, a retainer acting under the orders of Yoshiaki Kato, carried out renovations. It is passed down that he broke the rocks blocking the flow at "Iwazeki" near Ishiteji Temple to divert the course to the southwest, creating the current riverbed. This diversion made it possible to secure rice fields in the surrounding area.
As a Green Space
Parks are developed along many of the banks of the Ishite River, and since it is close to the urban area, it is popular as a place for citizens to relax and engage in sports activities.
Source: Ishite River (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA). Last confirmed date: July 2026
More spots in Ishite-ji Temple Area
See all in this area →Masaoka Shiki Haiku Monument (Ishite-ji Temple Approach)
A haiku monument of Masaoka Shiki is located on the approach to Ishite-ji Temple, the 51st pilgrimage temple in Shikoku. It can be visited along with a visit to Ishite-ji Temple, known for its National Treasure, Nio-mon.
Oshokujidokoro Miyoshi (Miyoshi Honpo)
An eating house in front of the gate of Ishiteji. Founded in the Meiji era, its speciality is oyaki in plain and mugwort varieties, and meals such as udon are also served.
51-ban Shokudo
An eating house on the approach to Ishiteji, the 51st temple of the Shikoku 88-temple pilgrimage. It makes and sells its speciality yakimochi, and also serves udon, soba and oden.
Familymart Matsuyama Ishite
Near Dogo, this convenience store has a large parking area and eat-in space. It is open 24 hours.
Ishite-ji Okunoin Atago-sha
Atago-sha, the inner sanctuary (okunoin) of Ishite-ji, the 51st temple of the Shikoku 88-temple pilgrimage. It is a quiet place of worship nestled in the hills.
Shin-Ishite Park
A popular family park along the Ishite River. It has colorful combined playground equipment and a sandpit, and the restrooms are equipped with diaper-changing sheets.
Ryori Ryokan Sendan
Ryori Ryokan Sendan in Ishite, Matsuyama. A ryokan centred on its cuisine, located in the Ishiteji area.
Cook Chum Dogo Ishite
Cookchum Dogoishite is located in Shin-Ishite, Matsuyama, Ehime. It is a takeout-focused store handling prepared foods and boxed lunches, and is located near the Dogo Onsen area.
More "Parks & Gardens" spots
See all in this category →Hojoen
The plaza in front of Dogo Onsen Station. With the Botchan Karakuri Clock and a free foot bath that is easy to drop by, it is the starting point of a Dogo stroll.
Dogo Park (Yuzuki Castle Ruins)
A park developed on the ruins of medieval Yuzuki Castle. It was the seat of the Kono clan, military governors of Iyo Province, and is designated a National Historic Site. It features reconstructed samurai residences and earthworks, a museum, and an observation deck.
Joshin-ji Temple
A Tendai Buddhist temple in Iwaidani-higashi-machi, Matsuyama. One of the four temples associated with the Hisamatsu-Matsudaira family, it was relocated to its present site in 1635 (Kan'ei 12) by Matsudaira Sadayuki. The grounds contain the mausoleum of Matsudaira Sadayuki, a designated Ehime Prefecture historic site.
Iwaidani Park
A neighborhood park with fine views set within a residential area. The cherry blossoms are beautiful in spring, and it has a combined play structure with a swing, seesaw, and slide.
Iwaidani 1-chome Park
A small park ideal for a baby's or toddler's first park outing. It has a sandpit edged with urethane and spring-mounted playground rides shaped like a chick and a rabbit.
KKR Dogo Yuzuki
A lodging and banquet facility in Iwasaki-cho, Matsuyama. Close to the Dogo Onsen district, it is an inn where guests can enjoy hot springs and meals, and it is also open to the general public.
Iwaidani Kita Park
A park for local residents in a quiet residential area. It has a combined play structure notable for its circular monkey bars, offering a calm, spacious place for children to play.
Botchan Karakuri Clock
A mechanical clock in Hojoen plaza in front of Dogo Onsen Station. Installed in 1994 to mark the 100th anniversary of the main building of Dogo Onsen, characters from the novel Botchan appear on the hour. A free foot bath sits beside it.