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Uchiko’s old streets
Uchiko’s old streets · Yokaichi and Gokoku Historical District · 八日市・護国の町並み
Old buildings and shops extend about 600 m along Uchiko’s old streets. See exteriors, stop at a café or have town lunch. Visit by JR from Matsuyama.
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Visitor information at a glance
Address
愛媛県喜多郡内子町八日市・護国地区
Yōkaichi & Gokoku Historic District, Uchiko, Kita District, Ehime Prefecture, Japan
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The approximately 600 m old streets are free to walk. The preservation centre (八日市・護国町並保存センター) is also free. Shopping, houses, museums and paid guides cost extra, with differing fees.
Opening hours and closed days
The old streets are public roads with no separate opening hours listed. The preservation centre opens 09:00–16:30, closing Tuesdays, public holidays and New Year. Shops, houses and museums have individual opening/closure days; consult those you plan to visit.
What can I see at Uchiko’s old streets?
Street walks and historic buildings
Walk slowly past historic exteriors and shops. To enter houses/museums, check each facility’s opening days and admission. Allow longer than a simple walk if adding food or a café.
How to get to Uchiko’s old streets
Take a train via Uchiko from JR Matsuyama and alight at Uchiko. The southern entrance is about 1 km/15 minutes on foot. Trains to Ozu via Iyo-Nagahama do not pass Uchiko; check stops. Required tickets vary by train class.
Uchiko tourism-association visiting guide Matsuyama Station Uchiko Station Iyo-Ozu Station
Before you visit
Choose a train that stops at Uchiko
From JR Matsuyama, check routing via Uchiko and stops. Ozu trains via Iyo-Nagahama do not pass Uchiko. Required tickets vary by train class.
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Questions about Uchiko’s old streets
How much time should I allow for Uchiko’s old streets?
The tourism association suggests 1–2 hours for streets/Uchiko-za surroundings or about 3 with a café/lunch. The southern entrance is about 15 minutes from the station. Allow station walks both ways and train waits separately. Uchiko-za’s main interior is closed for works.
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