[Feel the nature and history of Japan] Boat tour around Ozu Castle Town
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Ozu City in Ehime Prefecture is a tourist destination where the townscape of a former castle town remains. The Hijikawa River that flows through the city has been the key to Ozu's life, transportation, and commerce for hundreds of years, and even today it serves as a place of relaxation for local ci...
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Table of Contents
- Enjoy the nature of Ozu by boat
- Date and time
- About tickets
- How to enjoy
Enjoy the nature of Ozu by boat
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The Hijikawa River, which flows through Ozu City, has been a key part of the city's life, transportation, and commerce for hundreds of years, and continues to be a place of relaxation for citizens today.
The "Ozu Castle Town Boat Tour" takes you on a leisurely boat trip down the Hijikawa River for about an hour.
If you come to Ozu, be sure to try out the "Ozu Castle Town Boat Tour"!
Date and time
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The 2024 boat tour will be held from May 1st to September 29th.
*Not available on Mondays and Thursdays.
Summer in Japan is hot, but being on a boat is like a different world. The cool river breeze will soothe your body and soul!
About tickets
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Fee
Adults: 1,100 yen
Children (junior high school students and younger): 550 yen (toddlers free)
Buy tickets
No prior reservation is required for the boat tour.
Please purchase tickets on the day of boarding at the Ozu Tourist Information Center (next to Machi-no-Eki Asamoya) or the Ozu Red Brick Museum.
How to enjoy
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It feels like time is slowing down
The best way to enjoy the "Ozu Castle Town Boat Tour" is to spend relaxing time on the river.
On the boat, it feels like time slows down.
Enjoy a relaxing stay away from the hustle and bustle of the city!
Famous buildings such as Garyu Sanso and Ozu Castle
On the "Ozu Castle Town Boat Tour," you can enjoy famous architecture such as Garyu Sanso and Ozu Castle from angles that you normally can't see. Garyu Sanso in particular was built in the most scenic spot on the Hijikawa River, and is a "hanging-style building" like Kiyomizu-dera Temple in Kyoto, which can only be enjoyed from a boat.
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The Nanyo region of Ehime Prefecture is recommended for those who want to travel Japan at a leisurely pace. It is a region where nature, such as the sea, mountains, and rivers, coexists with old townscapes and historical heritage. There are also plenty of activities that make use of nature, and you can enjoy long-term stays of a week or more. We hope you enjoy a leisurely trip to the Nanyo region of Ehime Prefecture.
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