Bathed in the gentle light of the Seto Inland Sea, Ehime, Japan is a place where time flows at the pace of its trams and tides. The air carries the scent of citrus groves and ocean spray, while castles rise over tiled roofs and ancient onsen steam beneath wooden eaves. From cycling across island bridges to soaking in Dōgo Onsen’s storied baths, every path in Ehime invites quiet…