Niihama
Niihama is a city located in the eastern part of Ehime Prefecture, Japan.
As of 31 July 2022, the city had an estimated population of 115,824 in 57,781 households and a population density of 490 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 234.50 square kilometres (90.54 sq mi). It has the third largest population in Ehime, behind the prefectural capital of Matsuyama and the recently expanded city of Imabari. It is famous for its Besshi copper mine as well as the annual Niihama Taiko Festival that is the center of annual drunken and boisterous activity and draws tourists from around the country.
Getting to Niihama
Niihama station is on the JR Yosan Line from Uwajima to Takamatsu.
Things to 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).
Getting around Niihama the local way
- Get inThe Orange Ferry runs between Osaka and Tōyo Port in Saijō.
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