Konan area is Ozu's old district, occupied by the former castle-town. It spreads along Hiji River's mid-course, where it curves sharply. Because it was spared war damage, many cultural assets, such as Ozu Castle and Garyu Sanso (villa), have been preserved. Additionally, traces of its medieval town layout including narrow streets and merchant houses have also been preserved. Also, from late 19th century, vegetable wax production, silk spinning, and timber trade flourished leaving noticeable traces of this thriving activity spread over town. Currently, Konan district is the core area of Ozu, where administrative offices and other institutions are located, yet it is visited by many people as an area that retains its quaint old townscape.

In a quiet town street, there is an old folk house with a sign that says "Ogura". After being used as a hardware store and a folk crafts store, it found a new life as Sakano Sawada Ogura Tei in February 2020. At this liquor shop, which was born out of the idea of ``old and new,'' you can enjoy sake sold by weight, which was a common practice until about 150 years ago. Inside you'll find a selection of carefully selected wines and local sake. Listening to the stories of each winemaker and thinking about their efforts to produce their wines you'll enjoy better its tasting. 

residence MURAKAMI was built about 170 years ago, during Edo period. It was once one of the residences of the Murakami family, who led Ozu 's economic world through the processing and manufacturing of Wax. It newly re-opened to the public as the Murakami Tei. The compounds combines a shop selling inksticks or indigo dye garments with a gallery displaying artists who have attracted the attention of the store owner. At the cafe, you can enjoy coffee and sweets on the veranda while admiring its Japanese garden, changing its appearance every season. A space to heal where every corner of your body and soul. 

Attracted by Ozu's late undertakings, many people gather in this town. Is it the power of the clear waters of the Hiji River? is it the castle castle-town with its quaint townscape that makes it so? The Konan area, which has been attracting people for a long time, seems to be finding a renaissance and overcoming the hardships of western Japan 2018 heavy rains. 

The owner, who taught herself how to make dried flowers, chose the dirt floor of a quaint old folk house as the location for opening 'Hana no Hito'. She has had a connection to Ozu since he was a child. 

Stay as if you were living in town. 'Hatagoya Muchu' is a 140-year-old old folk house converted into a guest house. It used to be a beloved stationary shop. This inn, where you can stay as if you were living in Ozu's old district, overflows with hospitality. A consequence of the host's desire to introduce the area to visitors and help them to discover neighbouring places.