Besshi Line

This is a 10-kilometer-long valley scenic area located upstream of the Kokuryo River, which flows through the center of Niihama City, Ehime Prefecture. Visitors can enjoy beautiful seasonal scenery with cherry blossoms in spring, fresh greenery in summer, and autumn leaves in fall. The Besshi Line was named for its resemblance to the valley beauty of the Rhine River in Germany, and many tourists, both from within and outside of the prefecture, visit the area to take in the scenery that changes with each season. Prefectural Route 47 runs along the Besshi Line, and it is also a driving course where visitors can enjoy the scenery from the windows of their cars.