[2025 Ozu Attraction] Travel Guide for Ozu Castle (Updated Mar)

#cityDAYTour #Shikoku #大SU #大岛城 #松山市 #爱hime Matsuyama in Shikoku is most famous for Dogo Onsen, but in fact, just over an hour's drive to the west, you can reach another small town with beautiful natural scenery - Iyo Continent, which is very suitable for a day trip to Matsuyama City. Morning: Depart from Matsuyama City JR Depart from Matsuyama City JR Station and take the train to Osu City. This journey takes about an hour and allows you to enjoy the beautiful scenery of Shikoku along the way. Matsuyama City, the capital of Ehime Prefecture, is famous for its hot springs and historical sites, making it an ideal starting point for a day trip. Dazhou City Dazhou City is a castle with a history of more than 400 years, located in the center of Dazhou City. The castle is famous for its well-preserved wooden structure and spectacular castle tower. Visitors can climb the castle tower to overlook the beautiful scenery of the entire Osu City and learn about the history of Japan's Warring States Period. Lunch: Osu-robata Aburaya Enjoy lunch at Osu-robata Aburaya, a traditional Japanese robatayaki restaurant. The restaurant provides fresh local ingredients to create delicious barbecue dishes. The atmosphere here is warm and gives people a strong sense of Japanese culture, making it a great choice for tasting local food. Fumoto Yokocho Fuhimoto Yokocho is an old street full of history, lined with traditional Japanese buildings and shops. There are many specialty shops and cafes here, where tourists can buy souvenirs, taste local snacks and feel the unique charm of Dazhou City. Wolong Villa Wolong Villa is an elegant Japanese garden located on the outskirts of Dazhou City. With beautiful ponds, stone bridges and tea rooms, it's a great place to relax. Visitors can stroll here, enjoy the changing natural scenery of the four seasons, and experience traditional Japanese garden art. Nakamura District Green Park Nakamura District Green Park is a family-friendly green park with spacious lawns and play equipment. This is a good place for local residents and tourists to relax and have fun. They can picnic, take a walk and enjoy the beauty of nature. Dusk: Return to Songshan At the end of the day's journey, take the train back to Songshan City.

When you visit Matsuyama, you often explore not only Matsuyama itself but also the nearby small towns. One of those towns is Ozu City, which I visited. Since it was a weekday in early October, there were hardly any people. It was a quiet and peaceful place. Perhaps because I had just visited Matsuyama Castle, I found this castle to be a bit smaller. However, the significance lies in the fact that this place appeared in 'Suzume's Locking Up'! On the way, I took photos just like in 'Suzume's Locking Up' and also took some on the way up to the castle. I was quite pleased with the photos I took on the way. 📍Location: Iyo-Ozu Station 📍How to get there: 1) Take the JR limited express train from Matsuyama Station and get off at Iyo-Ozu Station 2) Walk for 20-30 minutes (refer to Google Maps) 3) Take the Ozu Circular Bus (board in front of Iyo-Ozu Station) I walked there and took the Ozu Circular Bus on the way back. When you come down from Ozu Castle, there is a large supermarket, and the bus stop sign is across the street from the supermarket. That's the only bus stop near Ozu Castle. The bus may be off by about 5 minutes, but it usually arrives on time, so be sure to take the circular bus.

#DomesticTravelRecord Ehime Prefecture is located in the Shikoku region of Japan, and is an area with plenty of natural and historical sites and cultural attractions. It is also known as the birthplace of Ehime mandarins, and you can enjoy fresh mandarins. ﹢﹒ ✦⊹﹒ ﹢﹒ ✦⊹﹒ ﹢﹒ ✦⊹﹒ ﹢﹒ ✦⊹﹒ ﹢﹒ ✦ Outing record ◼︎Towel Museum A facility in Imabari City that proposes lifestyle and culture through towels In the 5th floor gallery, in addition to the permanent exhibition "Into the World of Moomin", towel works with warmth and gentleness are on display ◼︎Imabari Castle A sea castle built by Todo Takatora on the coast facing the Seto Inland Sea Saltwater fish such as sea bream, pufferfish, and small sharks swim in the moat ◼︎Ozu Castle A restored wooden castle tower located in Ozu City It is the first restored wooden castle tower in Japan with four stories and a height of 19.15m, making it the tallest in Japan You can experience staying overnight at a castle for the first time in Japan ◼︎Uwajima Castle A flatland castle built on a hill 80m above sea level in the center of Uwajima Built by Todo Takatora, it was extensively renovated by the second head of the Date clan, Munetoshi, to its current shape It is one of the 12 existing castle towers ◼︎Orange BAR (inside Matsuyama Airport) Near the check-in area on the first floor of Matsuyama Airport Turn on the tap and you'll get orange juice #solotravel #girlstrip #domestictravel #castletour #museum #airport #mandarin #Ehime #Ehimetourism #Imabari #Ozu #Uwajima #Moomin

Dazhou City, the symbol of Dazhou City It is rare to use wooden reconstruction of the castle tower Although it is not an extant sky guard, the moat is gone But the surrounding scenery is worth seeing Especially because it is by the river, the Huchuan Bridge that is the bridge across the river on the main road is more majestic. You can visit this Osushi city called Iyo Little Kyoto by the way Take the joint ticket of Wolong Mountain Villa, which only costs 800 yen, and you can visit both places. It is recommended to take the Uwajima bus directly from Matsuyama City Station or outside Mitsukoshi in Odaiba and get off at Osukuhonmachi, then hike. #EhimePrefecture #Osu City #Osu City #Osu Castle Town #Iyo Little Kyoto

It was restored as a wooden castle in 2004. I visited by rental car, parked in the parking lot, and went to the castle. The azaleas and other flowers blooming along the way were very beautiful. The atmosphere of 'Nipponia Hotel Ozu' at the foot of the hill was also wonderful. I heard that during dinner time, you can enjoy a meal while viewing the illuminated Ozu Castle. You can enjoy both the castle and the architectural beauty, and it seems like you can fully experience the retro castle town. While thinking that I would like to stay here someday when I have the chance, I then headed to Uwajima Castle.

This is the first four-story, four-storey wooden castle tower in Japan to be restored after the war! It is said to be the tallest in Japan🇯🇵✨ The wooden structure was really beautiful. I went up to the fourth floor and was surprised by the view outside😳 I really thought that the townscape of Ozu is wonderful. #supporttourism #Ehime #greatview #supporttourism#greatview