text: Despite being Shikoku island 's largest town , Matsuyama is a laid-back place , mainly serving as the shopping center for tourists visiting the hot springs situated 4 km ( 2 . 5 miles ) away .
  
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  Matsuyama serves as a shopping center for tourists visiting the hot springs , and has a laid-back atmosphere even though it 's Shikoku island 's largest town .