[To the castle town of Ozu] How to get to Ozu from Kagawa, Hiroshima, Okayama, and Oita

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Ozu city in Ehime prefecture was once a castle town, and much of its old-fashioned streetscape remains. In recent years it has 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 ...

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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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How to get to Ozu from the prefectures around Setouchi

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 Kagawa, Hiroshima, Okayama, and Oita!

Also, please refer to this article for information on how to access each facility once you arrive in Ozu.

We also recommend staying at the NIPPONIA HOTEL Ozu Jokamachi when you visit Ozu. If you are staying overnight, please refer to this article.

Check out the official website of "NIPPONIA HOTEL Ozu Castle Town"

From Kagawa to Ozu

From Kagawa Prefecture, you can get to Ozu City by train or bus.

For those travelling by train

If you are traveling by train, please follow the route below.

[Route] Takamatsu Station → Matsuyama Station → JR Iyo-Ozu Station

*You will need to transfer at Matsuyama Station.

[Price] From 7,590 yen

[Time required] Approximately 3 hours

At Takamatsu Station, please take the JR Yosan Line Limited Express Ishizuchi No. 9 bound for Matsuyama (Ehime Prefecture), and at Matsuyama Station please take the JR Yosan Line Limited Express Uwakai No. 17 bound for Uwajima.

For detailed timetables, please check the JR Shikoku website.

JR Shikoku official website

Also, please check out this article for information on how to search for timetables.

MATCHA / How to search timetables

For those using buses

If you are taking the bus, please follow the route below.

[Route] Takamatsu Station → Matsuyama Station (bus) → JR Iyo-Ozu Station (railroad)

[Price] From 5,480 yen

[Travel time] Bus: about 3 hours + train: about 30 minutes

Please check the official website for detailed timetables and reservations.

JR Shikoku Bus Official Website

Iyotetsu Bus Official Website

For information on the route from Matsuyama to Ozu, please see the article below.

From Hiroshima to Ozu

From Hiroshima, you can get to Ozu City by ferry, train, or bus.

For those using the ferry

To get to Ozu from Hiroshima, we recommend taking the ferry.

▼From Hiroshima Port to Ozu

[Route] Hiroshima Port → Matsuyama Tourist Port (Ferry) → Matsuyama Station (Bus) → Ozu (Train)

[Time required] Approximately 3 hours and 30 minutes

[Price] From about 9,500 yen

▼From Kure Port to Ozu

[Route] Kure Port → Matsuyama Tourist Port (Ferry) → Matsuyama Station (Bus) → Ozu (Train)

[Time required] Approximately 3 hours

[Price] From about 8,200 yen

The route from Matsuyama Tourist Port to Ozu is introduced in this article, so please also refer to it.

MATCHA / How to get to Ozu from Matsuyama Tourist Port

Please check the official website of each company for detailed timetables and reservation methods.

*There are two operating companies, so please choose based on the facilities.

Ishizaki Kisen Co., Ltd. Official website

Setonaikai Kisen Official Website

Also, the Matsuyama Tourist Port website can be found here.

Matsuyama Tourist Port Official Website

For those using buses

Another option is to take a bus from Hiroshima across the Shimanami Kaido and then take a train from Imabari to Ozu.

▼From Hiroshima to Ozu

[Route] Hiroshima Bus Center → Imabari Station (bus) → JR Iyo-Ozu Station (train)

[Price] From about 7,000 yen

[Time required] Approximately 4 hours and 30 minutes

Shimanami Liner / Hiroshima to Imabari

▼From Onomichi to Ozu

[Route] Shin-Onomichi → Matsuyama City Station (bus) → JR Iyo-Ozu Station (train or bus)

[Price] From about 5,000 yen

[Time required] Approximately 3 hours and 30 minutes

Iyotetsu Bus / Matsuyama - Shin-Onomichi, Fukuyama

For those travelling by train

You can also get to Ozu from Hiroshima by train.

[Route] Hiroshima Station → Okayama Station (Shinkansen) → Matsuyama Station (conventional line) → JR Iyo-Ozu Station (conventional line)

*You will need to transfer at Okayama Station and Matsuyama Station.

[Price] From 12,870 yen

[Time required] Approximately 4 hours and 30 minutes

At Hiroshima Station, board a train bound for Tokyo, Shin-Osaka, or Okayama.

At Okayama Station, please board the JR Setouchi Ohashi Line Limited Express Shiokaze No. 7 bound for Matsuyama (Ehime Prefecture), and at Matsuyama Station please board the JR Yosan Line Limited Express Uwakai No. 15 bound for Uwajima.

Please check the JR official website for detailed timetables etc.

JR Shikoku official website

From Okayama to Ozu

From Okayama, you can get to Ozu City by train or bus.

For those travelling by train

If you are traveling by train, please follow the route below.

[Route] Okayama Station → Matsuyama Station (railway) → JR Iyo-Ozu Station (railway)

*You will need to transfer at Matsuyama Station.

[Price] From 8,030 yen

[Time required] Approximately 3 hours and 30 minutes

At Okayama Station, please board the JR Setouchi Ohashi Line Limited Express Shiokaze No. 7 bound for Matsuyama (Ehime Prefecture), and at Matsuyama Station please board the JR Yosan Line Limited Express Uwakai No. 15 bound for Uwajima.

Please check the official JR website for detailed timetables.

JR Shikoku official website

For those using buses

If you are taking the bus, please follow the route below.

[Route] Okayama Station → Matsuyama Station (bus) → JR Iyo-Ozu Station (railway)

[Price] From 5,880 yen

[Time required] Approximately 3 hours and 30 minutes

Please check the following website for detailed timetables.

Japan Bus Online Official Website

From Oita to Ozu

You can get to Ozu City from Oita Prefecture by ferry.

From Beppu Port to Ozu City

From Beppu Port, you can get to Ozu via the following route.

[Route] Beppu Port → Yawatahama Port (Ferry) → Ozu (Bus)

[Price] From 4,630 yen

[Time required] 3 hours 30 minutes

Please see the article below for directions from Yawatahama Port to Ozu.

MATCHA / How to get from Yawatahama Port to Ozu

For reservation methods, please check the official website below.

Uwajima Transport Ferry / Official website

From Usuki Port to Ozu City

From Usuki Port, you can get to Ozu via the following route.

[Route] Usuki Port → Yawatahama Port () → Ozu

[Price] From 3,630 yen

[Time required] Approximately 3 hours

Please see the article below for directions from Yawatahama Port to Ozu.

MATCHA / How to get from Yawatahama Port to Ozu

For reservation methods, please check the official website below.

*There are two operating companies, so please choose based on boarding time, cabin room options, etc.

Orange Ferry Official Website

Uwajima Transport Ferry Official Website

Rental car use

Finally, you can also get to Ozu City by rental car from the prefectures introduced in this article.

If you take the ferry, you can bring your car on board.

If you are a foreigner renting a car, please refer to this article.

MATCHA / [Coupons available] How to rent a car in Japan. What you need, how much it costs, etc.

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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