Rickshaw experience at Castle Town in Ozu
Ozu Castle Town is a quaint townscape with architecture from the Edo to Showa periods. Would you like to take a rickshaw ride around the Castle Town of Ozu? Rickshaw drivers are familiar with Ozu...
- Walking tours
- Garyu Sanso (villa)
- Guided tour
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[Explore the Hidden Streets of Ozu] A Walking Tour of Kohoku District and a Visit to a Traditional Japanese House Hotel
Enjoy the nostalgic back alleys of Ozu Located on the north side of Hiji River across the city, the "Zhaobei District". There are so many back alleys that you can't get out without a map, like a maze ...
- Walking tours
- Guided tour
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OZU STORIES|Ozu Castle Town revitalization efforts
This unique tour offers an in-depth look into Ozu’s urban and community revitalization efforts and will be led by local “ambassadors.” Due to a declining population, the number of vacant houses in Ozu City has increased, making it difficult to maintain the townscape…
- Sustainability
- Walking tours
- Restoration of old abodes
- Guided tour
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[Reserve a Private Boat for a Full Ozu Experience] Hiji River Cruise
The history of Ozu has always been intertwined with the Hiji River. The unique environment created by the river once supported thriving industries like wood wax production and sericulture. Now, you can enjoy a private boat tour...
- Boat/river activities
- Activities
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[Enjoy Ozu’s Nightlife] "Ukai Bar"
Ozu 's Castle Town is transformed into a bar Ozu City Konan district holds a monthly "Ukai Bar until Ozu Night". Konan district 's unique shopkeepers have teamed up to create a whole town...
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Feel like a warlord! Ozu Castle warlord impersonation experience
At Ozu Castle, don authentic armor and step back into time to become a feudal warlord. Wear armor at the fully restored wooden castle and feel like you are in the Warring States...
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Tea Experience at Garyu Sanso [Important Cultural Property]
Every Sunday from April to October (except August), a special tea ceremony experience is held at "Garyu Sanso (villa)," an important cultural property of Ozu. Garyu Sanso is a villa that took more than...
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Canoeing and SUP experience! Recommended for beginners
Enjoy a safe canoeing experience with an instructor. Ozu City offers an instructor-led canoe and SUP experience. The Hiji River has a gentle current, making it safe...
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Hiji River Cycling & Nagahama Wood Culture workshop "HIJIKAWA RIVER H...
This tour aims to introduce Ozu's topography, natural surroundings and industrial heritage, while encountering unexpected scenery and nature. Ozu developed its industry on the shores of the Hiji river and this tour offers a good chance to learn about its glorious past...
- Cycling/Rental bicycles
- Guided tour
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Ozu Castle Town boat tour - offering unique perspectives of the town and its natural environment
Ozu Castle Town boat tour, offering rides along the Hiji River. There are 5 departures a day (about 50 minutes per ride), and you can enjoy local scenery from a different perspective...
- Boat/river activities
- Activities
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[Famous architecture designated as a scenic spot! 】A trip to follow the footsteps of a wealthy merchant and a master craftsman Garyu Sanso (villa) x Old folk house...
Ozu A scenic spot that Castle Lord has loved since the clan era, Garyuyuan. Torajiro Kawachi, who made a fortune in Wax production trade, spent more than 10 years building "Garyu Sanso (villa)". In this plan...
- Walking tours
- Garyu Sanso (villa)
- Guided tour
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Ozu's summer pastime "Ozu Ukai" (Multiple plans available, including dinner)
Evening summer pleasures in Ozu, enjoying the “Awasekai”. This peculiar way of enjoying Ozu's natural surroundings features a cormorant fisherman dressed in traditional costume, skillfully handling cormorants and sweetfish from a small boat…
- Boat/river activities
- Activities
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