Ozu Red Brick Building, a brick building that symbolizes the prosperity of Ozu
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The Ozu Red Brick Building was established in 1901 as the head office of the Ozu Commercial Bank, and is one of the symbols of Ozu, along with Ozu Castle and Garyu Sanso. Currently, it is popular as a base for sightseeing, with a shop on the first floor that collects souvenirs from Ozu City and Ehim...
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Ozu City is located in the western part of Shikoku, in the region known as Nanyo, and is an area centered around the Ozu Basin, facing the Seto Inland Sea to the north and the Shikoku Mountains to the south. The clear Hijikawa River flows through the center of the city, and as its name suggests, the river curves like an elbow as it runs through the town, bringing many blessings to the city, including nature, history, culture, and local specialties. Remnants of the city's prosperity as a castle town around Ozu Castle during the Edo period still live on the banks of the Hijikawa River.
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- Ozu Red Brick Building, a brick building that symbolizes the prosperity of Ozu
- Brick architecture that combines Japanese and Western styles
- As a resting place while walking around town
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We recommend staying at NIPPONIA HOTEL Ozu Castle Town when you come to Ozu Red Brick Museum. If you are staying overnight, please also refer to the article below.
Ozu Red Brick Building, a brick building that symbolizes the prosperity of Ozu
The Ozu Red Brick Building was established in 1901 as the head office of the Ozu Commercial Bank, and is one of the symbols of Ozu, along with Ozu Castle and Garyu Sanso.
At that time, Ozu was flourishing as a center for sericulture, wax production, silk reeling, and distribution by shipping, and you can feel the high level of culture in Ozu at the time from the Ozu Red Brick Museum.
Also, due to the historical background of Western culture being adopted under the ``Civilization and Enlightenment'' era, the building is a fusion of Japanese and Western styles, which is one of the highlights.
Over time, the Ozu Red Brick Building changed its role to the Ozu Chamber of Commerce and Industry Office, and is now a popular tourist base.
Occasionally events are held in the courtyard or parking lot, and you can feel the bustle of those days.
Brick architecture that combines Japanese and Western styles
The Ozu Red Brick Building, which stands out in Ozu, is made up of two buildings, the main building and the annex, with a courtyard between the two buildings.
Originally, the main building in the foreground was used as an office, and the annex in the back was used as a warehouse.
The annex building is larger, but this is because, as mentioned above, the sericulture industry was flourishing in Ozu, so cocoons were borrowed as collateral when raising money, and a large warehouse was needed to store them. It's because there was.
Two methods of brick are used: British and French, making this structure unique even in Japan.
The roof is covered with Japanese tiles, and you can feel the atmosphere of the era of civilization and enlightenment, when Western and Japanese cultures intermingled.
At that time, a modern building was built in a street lined with samurai residences, and many people came to see it.
As a resting place while walking around town
The current Ozu Red Brick Hall has a shop on the first floor that collects souvenirs from Ozu City and Ehime Prefecture, and a cafe on the second floor surrounded by antique miscellaneous goods.
Why not spend a relaxing moment thinking about Ozu back then?
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Location: 60 Ozu, Ozu City, Ehime Prefecture
Business hours: 9:00-17:00
Closed: 12/29-12/31
Phone number: 0893-24-1281
Price: Free admission
Others: Parking available
Ozu City is located in the western part of Shikoku, in the region known as Nanyo, and is an area centered around the Ozu Basin, facing the Seto Inland Sea to the north and the Shikoku Mountains to the south. The clear Hijikawa River flows through the center of the city, and as its name suggests, the river curves like an elbow as it runs through the town, bringing many blessings to the city, including nature, history, culture, and local specialties. Remnants of the city's prosperity as a castle town around Ozu Castle during the Edo period still live on the banks of the Hijikawa River.
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