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Ozu Castle
Ozu Castle · 大洲城
Enter Ozu Castle's wooden keep, reconstructed using traditional methods, to explore its structure. After the castle, continue to Ozu's historic streets and the Hiji River banks for a town walk.
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Visitor information
Admission
Admission costs ¥550 for adults and ¥220 for junior high school students and younger. Children ages five and younger enter free with a guardian.
Opening hours
The castle opens 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., with ticket sales ending at 4:30 p.m. It is listed as open year-round, but check temporary operating notices before visiting.
What to see at Ozu Castle
Inside the wooden keep
Ozu Castle's keep was reconstructed in wood using traditional methods. Enter to see the rebuilt structure. If also visiting Matsuyama Castle, compare it with the historic keep surviving there.
Official Ehime tourism: Ozu Castle's wooden reconstruction Official Matsuyama Castle keep and grounds introduction
How to get to Ozu Castle
Walk about 30 minutes from JR Iyo-Ozu Station. For the loop bus, board at Ozu-ekimae and get off at Ozujo-mae. The ride takes about 10 minutes, followed by a five-minute walk to the castle. Check bus frequency and fares separately. Allow the journey back to the station after sightseeing when choosing your return train.
Official Ehime tourism guide Ozu City castle information Official Ehime tourism: Ozu Castle's wooden reconstruction
Visit tips
Allow station time after the riverside walk
Continue from the castle to Ozu's historic streets and the Hiji River banks. The station-to-castle walk is about 30 minutes. When choosing a return train, allow the walk back after sightseeing.
Questions about Ozu Castle
Is Ozu Castle's keep the surviving original building?
The keep is a wooden reconstruction built using traditional methods. It is not the surviving original; inside, you can explore the reconstructed wooden structure.
Sources
- Official Ehime tourism: Ozu Castle's wooden reconstruction ·
- Ozu City castle information ·
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