Japan Trip: Old castle town. Many attractive spots in Ozu, Ehime, Japan
Ozu City (大洲, Ōzu) is located in Ehime Prefecture on the western coast of Shikoku. The city emerged during the Edo Period (1603-1867) as a castle town. A section of the old town remains today with nostalgic alleys and old-fashioned houses, serving as remembrance both to the days of the Edo Period and the Meiji Period (1868-1912).
There are the following attractions and events.
Garyu Sanso; country-style, yet graceful villa with prominent garden.
Ozu Castle; it has a rare appearance among Japanese castles.
Ozu Old Town; nostalgic atmosphere with old fashioned houses.
The recently reconstructed Ozu Castle stands proudly in the city center as the local icon.
The picturesque Hijikawa River flows through the heart of Ozu City. This is reputedly one of the three greatest destinations in Japan to see cormorant fishing (ukai) in the summer, along with Nagaragawa River in Gifu Prefecture and Mikumagawa River in Oita Prefecture. Garyu Sanso, a villa that superbly combines aestheticism and serenity, stands just east of the old town, on the banks of Hijikawa River.
Access info
By train
The one way journey between Matsuyama and Ozu (Iyo-Ozu Station) by limited express train takes about 40 minutes and costs 1470 yen by unreserved seat or around 2200 yen by reserved seat. By local train, the journey takes 90-110 minutes, but costs only 1090 yen. Limited express trains depart once per hour whereas local trains depart once in one to two hours. Both train types are covered by the Japan Rail Pass.
By bus
Uwajima Bus operates buses once every one to two hours between Matsuyama-shi Station and Iyo-Ozu Station. The one way journey takes about one hour and costs 1150 yen.
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