Isaniwa Shrine, Matsuyama, Japan

Matsuyama is on a pilgrimage trail, so it's not surprising to see lots of temples and shrines scattered around the city! Unfortunately we were too tired to trek out to the most famous temple just outside the city, and we weren't lucky with public transport timings so we decided to stop by this shrine instead.

The entrance up, with a steep stone staircase, is probably the most impressive part but it was nice to see anyway. There was a walk way all around, giving you chance to see the inner courtyard and some paintings hung around the walkway too.Read more