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Ozu Castle
Ozu Castle · 大洲城
Enter Ozu Castle’s traditionally reconstructed wooden keep to explore its structure. Afterwards, continue to historic streets and the Hijikawa riverside, combining a castle visit with town walks.
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Visitor information
Admission
Adults ¥550; junior high school students and younger ¥220. Children ages 5 and younger enter free with a guardian.
Opening hours
09:00–17:00, with ticket sales until 16:30. It is listed as open year-round, but check temporary operating notices before visiting.
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What to see at Ozu Castle
Inside the wooden keep
Ozu Castle’s keep is a wooden reconstruction using traditional methods. Enter to see the restored wooden structure. If also visiting Matsuyama Castle, compare it with the historic keep that survives there.
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How to get to Ozu Castle
Walk about 30 minutes from JR Iyo-Ozu Station to the castle. For the loop bus, board at Ozu-ekimae and get off at Ozu-jo-mae. The ride takes about 10 minutes, followed by about 5 minutes on foot. Check service intervals and fares separately. Leave time to reach the station after sightseeing when choosing your return train.
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Visiting tips
Leave time to reach the station after riverside walks
Continue to Ozu’s historic streets and Hijikawa riverside after the castle. Iyo-Ozu Station is about a 30-minute walk away. When choosing your return train, leave time to walk to the station after sightseeing.
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Questions about Ozu Castle
Is Ozu Castle’s keep the original surviving building?
The keep is a wooden reconstruction using traditional methods rather than the original surviving keep. Explore the reconstructed wooden structure inside.
Official sources
- Official Ehime tourism: Ozu Castle’s wooden reconstruction ·
- Ozu City castle information ·
- Official sources ·
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