[Recommended for souvenirs and gifts] 8 general stores in Ozu castle town!

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The castle town of Ozu is one of the best tourist destinations in Ehime Prefecture, with many good old townscapes remaining, including Ozu Castle and Garyu Sanso. In the castle town of Ozu, there are many wonderful shops that sell Ehime prefecture's traditional crafts and miscellaneous goods made by...

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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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Introducing recommended miscellaneous goods stores for souvenirs and gifts

The castle town of Ozu is one of the best tourist destinations in Ehime Prefecture, with many good old townscapes remaining, including Ozu Castle and Garyu Sanso.

In the castle town of Ozu, there are many wonderful shops that sell Ehime prefecture's traditional crafts and miscellaneous goods made by the owners.

In this article, we will introduce 8 carefully selected recommended general stores!

We also recommend NIPPONIA HOTEL Ozu Castle Town as a base for sightseeing in Ozu. If you are staying overnight, please also refer to the article below.

Check out the official website of “NIPPONIA HOTEL Ozu Castle Town”

OZU+ [Imabari towels, etc.]

OZU+ sells sustainable products from Ehime and Ozu, including the Imabari towel "IKEUCHI ORGANIC."

There are lots of products made by the owner, who used to work at IKEUCHI ORGANIC!

There are many products that are perfect as souvenirs, so be sure to stop by.

Flycatcher's Garden [Stylish miscellaneous goods, accessories, etc.]

Hitaki no Niwa sells stationery such as glass pens and masking tape, miscellaneous goods such as accessories and fashion accessories, and souvenirs from Shikoku and Ehime Prefecture.

We also sell baked goods such as canelés and scones, as well as drinks.

There are a lot of cute miscellaneous goods lined up, so it's also recommended as a gift!

Eel bed Ehime Ozu store [Traditional crafts, MONPE, etc.]

Unagi no Nedoko is a store that sells daily necessities from all over Japan, with a focus on manufacturing from the Setouchi region of Shikoku.

We sell clothing, food, and shelter products from Shikoku and Setouchi, such as Tobe ware from Ehime and Imabari towels, cutlery from Kochi, indigo dyeing from Tokushima, and canvas from Okayama.

The store owner's most recommended product is MONPE, which is made from Kurume Kasuri!

Additionally, those coming from overseas can purchase tax-free.

Shop/Corridor Murakami Residence [Clothes, cafe space, etc.]

Shop/Corridor Murakami House is a renovated 170-year-old private house.

There are many wonderful items on display, including antique tableware carefully selected by the owner and clothes he himself made.

There's also a cafe attached, so it's a great place to take a break!

Omatsu Leather Craft [Leather products, etc.]

Omatsu Leather Craft sells carefully crafted leather products made by the owner himself.

We also sell custom-made leather products that meet customer requests.

Be sure to look for carefully selected leather products in Ozu!

Omatsu Leather Craft Official Website

sui [dried flowers, etc.]

sui sells products that are useful in daily life, such as dried flowers and miscellaneous goods.

The products change depending on the season, such as New Year's shimenawa ropes and Christmas trees, so many people can enjoy them.

Please come and find your favorite products to decorate your home!

Shizukuya [wooden products, tableware, etc.]

Shizukuya sells Tobe ware, wood products, jam, and other products.

There are many stylish products, so they are perfect for gifts and souvenirs!

They also sell ice cream, so it's a great place to take a break while walking around town.

Ozu Red Brick Museum [Ozu Japanese paper, Tobe ware, etc.]

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.

Here we sell souvenirs from Ehime Prefecture, mainly Ozu Washi gilding works and Tobe ware.

If you want to know more about Ozu Red Brick Hall, please read this article as well!

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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