Here's how to get to each facility from JR Iyo-Ozu Station!
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The castle town of Ozu is one of Ehime Prefecture's most popular tourist destinations, with many old-fashioned townscapes remaining, including Ozu Castle and Garyu Sanso. In recent years, a variety of shops have lined the streets, including stylish cafes, general stores, and breweries. In this artic...
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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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Table of Contents
- Introducing how to access each facility from JR Iyo-Ozu Station
- If you have any questions, go to the Iyo-Ozu Station Tourist Information Center
- [Bus] Access to Ozu Castle Town
- [Rental Bicycle] Access to Ozu Castle Town
- [Taxi] Access to Ozu Castle Town
- [On foot] Access to Ozu Castle Town
Introducing how to access each facility from JR Iyo-Ozu Station
The castle town of Ozu is one of Ehime Prefecture's leading tourist destinations, with many old-fashioned townscapes remaining, including Ozu Castle and Garyu Sanso .
In recent years, a variety of shops have opened up, including stylish cafes, general stores, and breweries.
In this article, we will introduce how to access each facility from around JR Iyo-Ozu Station!
We also recommend the NIPPONIA HOTEL Ozu Jokamachi for your accommodation when you visit Ozu City. If you are staying overnight, please also refer to this article.
If you have any questions, go to the Iyo-Ozu Station Tourist Information Center
If you have any questions after arriving at JR Iyo-Ozu Station , head to the Iyo-Ozu Station Tourist Information Center .
Here you can find maps, tourist information, and souvenirs for sale.
The Iyo-Ozu Station Tourist Information Center is located about 10m to the right after exiting JR Iyo-Ozu Station.
If you have any questions about sightseeing, head to the Iyo-Ozu Station Tourist Information Center !
[Bus] Access to Ozu Castle Town
Within Ozu city, there is a circular bus called "Gururin Ozu" or a local bus service that will take you to facilities such as Ozu Castle and Garyu Sanso.
*The information posted here is current as of February 20, 2024. Timetables are updated daily, so please check Google Maps or the Iyo-Ozu Station Tourist Information Center.
Common platform
The common bus stops for Gururin Ozu and various route buses are located at the following locations.
[Gururin Ozu] Access to each facility
The timetable for Gururin Ozu is here.
The Gururin Ozu bus also comes at times other than those mentioned above, but if you take a bus at a different time, you will have to make a detour of about 40 minutes, so please be careful. Also, if you are taking the Gururin Ozu , please get off at the bus stop below.
▼If you are going to Ozu Castle
"Ozujo-mae" bus stop
▼If you are going to Garyu Sanso
"Asamoya" bus stop
[Gururin Ozu] Fees
The fare for Gururin Oozu is a flat rate and is as follows:
Adults (junior high school students and above): 150 yen
Children (elementary school students and under): 100 yen
[Local buses] Access to each facility
If you are taking a local bus , get off at the "Ozu Honmachi" bus stop.
Both Ozu Castle and Garyu Sanso can be reached on foot from Ozu Honmachi .
[All route buses] Fares
The fare is 160 yen or 170 yen.
[Rental Bicycle] Access to Ozu Castle Town
You can also rent bicycles at the Iyo-Ozu Station Tourist Information Center mentioned above.
Ozu's tourist attractions are very compact, so we recommend getting around by bicycle!
Please refer to the following article for information on how to rent a bicycle .
This article also introduces cycling courses for beginners in Ozu.
[Taxi] Access to Ozu Castle Town
When you exit Iyo-Ozu Station, the taxi stand will be right in front of you.
There will be taxis lined up, so if you wish to take a taxi, please get in and tell the driver your destination.
*Please install a translation app as the taxi driver may not be able to speak your language.
If you go to Garyu Sanso or Ozu Castle, the cost will be around 1,000 yen.
[On foot] Access to Ozu Castle Town
If you are walking to the castle town, please refer to this map.
Iyo-Ozu Station → Ozu Castle
Distance: Approximately 1.9 km
Duration: Approximately 27 minutes
There are two courses listed, ① and ②, but the one I recommend is ②.
Route ② runs along the Hijikawa River, so you can see the beautiful Ozu Castle.
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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