[To the castle town of Ozu!] How to get to Ozu from Tokyo, Osaka, and Fukuoka
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Ozu City in Ehime Prefecture was once a castle town, and many old-fashioned streetscapes remain. In recent years, it has also been attracting attention as a tourist destination, with its perfectly recreated wooden Ozu Castle, the elaborate sukiya-style building of Garyu Sanso, and the shops in old h...
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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 get to Ozu from Tokyo, Osaka, and Fukuoka
- From Tokyo to Ozu
- From Osaka to Ozu
- From Fukuoka to Ozu
Introducing how to get to Ozu from Tokyo, Osaka, and Fukuoka
Ozu City in Ehime Prefecture was once a castle town, and many of its old-fashioned streets remain.
In recent years, the area has also attracted attention as a tourist destination, with its perfect wooden reproduction of Ozu Castle , the elaborately designed sukiya-style building of Garyu Sanso , and the shops in old houses selling carefully selected products.
* Sukiya-style architecture - A teahouse that incorporates natural materials and makes the most of the texture of each material
In this article, we will introduce how to get to Ozu City from Tokyo, Osaka, and Fukuoka!
Please also refer to this article for information on how to get to Ozu from Matsuyama Airport, Matsuyama Tourist Port, and Yawatahama Port.
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We also recommend staying at the NIPPONIA HOTEL Ozu Jokamachi when you visit Ozu. If you are staying overnight, please refer to this article.
From Tokyo to Ozu
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You can get to Ozu from Tokyo by plane, train, or bus .
Travelling by plane
The most common way to get from Tokyo to Ehime is by plane. Please use a flight that arrives at Matsuyama Airport.
[Time required] Approximately 3 hours
Please check with each airline for details such as timetables and fares.
From Matsuyama Airport, you can take the Hijinan Bus to Ozu.
For those travelling by train
If you are coming by train, please follow the route below.
[Route] Tokyo Station → Okayama Station (Shinkansen) → JR Iyo-Ozu Station (conventional line)
*You will need to transfer at Okayama Station and Matsuyama Station.
[Time required] Approximately 7 hours and 20 minutes
[Price] From 23,360 yen
For those using buses
If you are coming to Ozu from Tokyo by bus, please follow the route below.
[Route] Tokyo → Matsuyama (bus) → Ozu (bus or JR)
Please check with each company for detailed fares and timetables.
For information on how to get from Matsuyama to Ozu, please see this article.
From Osaka to Ozu
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You can get to Ozu from Osaka by plane, JR, bus, or ferry .
For those travelling by plane
If you are coming to Ozu from Osaka by plane, please use the flight from Itami Airport to Matsuyama Airport.
[Time required] Approx. 2-3 hours
For details such as timetables and fares, please contact the respective airlines.
You can also get to Ozu from Matsuyama Airport by Hijinan Bus .
For those using trains
If you are coming by train, please follow the route below.
[Route] Shin-Osaka Station → Okayama Station (Shinkansen) → JR Iyo-Ozu Station (conventional line)
[Time required] Approximately 4 hours and 30 minutes
[Price] From 13,200 yen
*You will need to transfer at Okayama Station and Matsuyama Station.
For those using buses
To get to Ozu from Osaka or Kyoto, you can take a direct bus.
▼Uwajima Bus
[Route] Herbis Osaka → Ozu Station
[Time required] Approximately 6 hours
▼Hankyu Sightseeing Bus
[Route] Osaka (Hankyu Sanban-gai) → Ozu Honmachi
[Time required] Approximately 8 hours
For details such as timetables and fares, please contact the respective airlines.
For those using the ferry
You can get to Ozu by ferry via the following route.
[Route] Osaka Nanko → Toyo Port (Ferry) → Mibugawa Station (on foot) → Matsuyama Station (JR) → JR Iyo-Ozu Station (JR)
[Time required] Approximately 10 hours
Prices vary depending on the season, so please check the Orange Ferry official website.
From Fukuoka to Ozu
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You can get to Ozu from Fukuoka Prefecture by plane, JR, or ferry .
For those travelling by plane
If you are traveling by plane, you can get to Ozu via the following route.
[Route] Fukuoka Airport → Matsuyama Airport (plane) → JR Iyo-Ozu Station (bus)
[Time required] About 2 hours
Please check JAL for timetables and fares.
You can also take a bus from Matsuyama Airport to Ozu.
For more details, please see this article.
For those using trains
If you are traveling by train, you can get to Ozu via the following route.
[Route] Hakata Station → Okayama Station (Shinkansen) → JR Iyo-Ozu Station (conventional line)
*You will need to transfer at Okayama Station and Matsuyama Station.
[Price] From 18,790 yen
[Time required] Approximately 5 hours and 30 minutes
For those using the ferry
If you are taking the ferry, you can follow the route below.
[Route] Kokura Port → Matsuyama Tourist Port (Ferry) → Matsuyama Station (Bus)
[Price] From 12,200 yen
[Time required] Approximately 8 hours
For detailed information such as timetables and reservations, please check the official website.
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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