How to get to the Nanyo region of Ehime Prefecture from Kyoto and Osaka

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The Nanyo region, located in the southwestern part of Ehime Prefecture, is a region where you can fully enjoy the best of Japan, from activities that make use of nature such as the sea and rivers to relaxing and tranquil old townscapes. This article introduces how to get to Nanyo from Kyoto and Osak...

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The Nanyo region, located in the southwestern part of Ehime Prefecture, is a region where you can fully enjoy the best of Japan, including activities that make use of nature such as the sea and rivers, and relaxing and tranquil old townscapes.

In this article, we will introduce how to get to the Nanyo region from Kyoto and Osaka.

We hope you enjoy a leisurely, leisurely trip in the Nanyo region.

Travelling by plane

If you are coming to Ozu from Osaka by plane, please use the flight from Itami Airport to Matsuyama Airport.

■ Route

Itami Airport → Matsuyama Airport → Uchiko, Ozu, Yawatahama

■Time required

Approximately 3 hours

Please check with each airline for details such as timetables and fares.

JAL Official Website

ANA Official Website

Jetstar Official Website

From Matsuyama Airport, you can take the Hijinan Bus to Ozu.

Please refer to the bus timetable here.

Hijinan Bus Timetable

For those travelling by train

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.

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For those using buses

To get to Ozu from Osaka or Kyoto, you can take a direct bus.

Uwajima 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.

Uwajima Motors Co., Ltd. Official website

Hankyu Sightseeing Bus Official Website

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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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