Ozu Castle

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Prefecture

Ehime

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Type

Castle

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¥550

Entry Fee

🚃 Train Access

About This Destination

A beautifully reconstructed castle built using traditional Edo-period wooden construction methods, overlooking the Hiji River in the charming town known as the Little Kyoto of Iyo.

Ozu Castle was rebuilt in 2004 using only traditional Edo-period construction methods—no concrete, no modern materials. The four-story wooden keep was reconstructed from historical records, old photographs, and a detailed Meiji-era scale model. The castle sits on a hill overlooking the Hiji River in a town locals call the Little Kyoto of Iyo for its preserved Edo streetscapes. Two original corner turrets survived and are Important Cultural Properties. You can actually stay overnight in the keep—kaiseki dinner included, with period-appropriate hospitality.

Location

Prefecture: Ehime

Address: 903 Ozu, Ozu, Ehime 795-0012

Nearest Station: Iyo-Ozu Station

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Visitor Information

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Food Options: No on-site dining. The castle town has restaurants serving local specialties including imo-taki (taro stew), Ozu's take on tai-meshi, and seasonal mikan (mandarin orange) treats from Ehime.

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903 Ozu, Ozu, Ehime 795-0012

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