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Uchiko historic streets
Uchiko historic streets · Yokaichi and Gokoku Historical District · 八日市・護国の町並み
Uchiko's historic buildings and shops extend for about 600 meters. Walk past the building exteriors, stop at a cafe, or have lunch in town. Reach Uchiko on a JR trip from Matsuyama.
Visitor information
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
Location on the mapAdmission
The roughly 600-meter historic streets are free to walk. The preservation center (八日市・護国町並保存センター) also has free admission. Shopping, houses, museums, and paid guides cost separately, with prices varying by service or venue.
Opening hours
The historic streets are public roads with no specified business hours. The preservation center opens 9:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. and closes Tuesdays, public holidays, and during the year-end/New Year period. Shops, houses, and museums have individual opening and closing days; check each place you want to visit.
What to see at Uchiko historic streets
Street walks and historic buildings
Take your time looking at old building exteriors and shops. For house or museum interiors, check each facility's opening days and admission. Allow more time if adding a meal or cafe stop.
How to get to Uchiko historic streets
From JR Matsuyama Station, take a train via Uchiko and get off at Uchiko Station. The southern entrance is about one kilometer away, or a 15-minute walk. Trains to Ozu via Iyo-Nagahama do not pass through Uchiko, so check stops. Required tickets depend on train type.
Uchiko Tourism Association visitor FAQ Matsuyama Station Uchiko Station Iyo-Ozu Station
Visit tips
Choose a train stopping at Uchiko
From JR Matsuyama Station, check both the route via Uchiko and the station stop. Ozu-bound trains via Iyo-Nagahama do not pass through Uchiko. Required tickets also depend on train type.
Uchiko Tourism Association visitor FAQ Matsuyama Station Uchiko Station
Questions about Uchiko historic streets
How long should I allow for Uchiko's historic streets?
The tourism association suggests one to two hours for the streets and Uchiko-za surroundings, or about three with a cafe or lunch. The southern entrance is about a 15-minute walk from Uchiko Station; allow station walks and train waiting separately. Uchiko-za's main-building interior is closed for construction.
Uchiko Tourism Association visitor FAQ Tourism association closure notice
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