In Europe, there are many renovated old castles where you can stay overnight. At Ozu Castle, it is now possible to stay overnight in the wooden castle tower itself. Ozu Castle was abandoned during the Meiji period, leaving only a portion of its castle tower behind, but as architectural drawings and wooden models from that time that were not supposed to remain were still in existence, it is a rare example of a complete wooden structure that was miraculously restored. A castle.

As the evening approaches, the sound of conch shells resounds in Ozu Castle, and the entry into the castle begins. The reason for the "castle lord experience" will be revealed here. As the castle lord from the Yonago domain enters Ozu on Ozu, flag and gun troops are waiting for him. Here, the customer is allowed to enter as a “kagemusha”. After a welcome salute is fired by the gun corps, they are led into the castle by the chief retainer. The scene in which the castle lord, Sadayasu Kato, entered the castle in 1617 has been painstakingly recreated, making you feel as if you have traveled back in time as you can watch the production up close.

After that, you can see the traditional performing arts that Ozu is proud of. The gagaku and kagura that unfold in Honmaru are truly a masterpiece. A variety of choices can be made according to the customer's wishes, such as Yamatorizaka Chinawa Kagura and Cormorant fishing (ukai). I want to go back in time and watch it in a Castle Lord mood.

Sadayasu Kato, the lord of the castle at the time, is said to have spent time in the main keep. On the first floor of the castle tower, there is a bedroom with shoji screens and tatami flooring. There are very few things in this special castle tower that are considered useful in modern times. There is time when you can face yourself, your past, and your future. Perhaps the Castle Lord were also concerned about the future of themselves and their country. Ozu Castle is a cultural property where you can truly relive history. I will never forget looking at the moon from the top of the turret while thinking about Lord Sadayasu at the time.

The castle tower can be accessed freely up to the 4th floor, and there is also a reading table. With the wind and moonlight, I can feel my feelings gradually becoming calmer. The bathroom is located in the Ninomaru, and you can soothe the fatigue of your journey while looking out at Ozu Castle rising on the banks of Hiji River.

For many people, the purpose of their trip is to stumble across a special dish. Dinner is also served inside the castle. Castle Lord 's menu combines carefully selected ingredients from Ozu and Ehime Prefecture with dishes unique to this region. One of the best parts of staying Ozu Castle Castle Stay is being able to enjoy a blissful marriage with treasured Local sake.

Enjoy the luxury of having breakfast in a private mountain hut in a scenic spot enveloped in the morning mist. When you step into the silence, a deep atmosphere flows into your body. If you enjoy Castle Lord 's banquet meal and listen to the voices of the birds and plants that live in Garyu-buchi, you may be able to understand what ``travel'' and ``time'' really are. There is something so “special” here.