Ozu Castle Town Boat Tour

Ozu Castle Town, located in the heart of Ozu City, is traversed by the serene waters of the Hiji River. The Hiji River, a first-class river flowing through the Nanyo region of Ehime Prefecture, originates at an elevation of 460 meters and is fed by 474 tributaries before it reaches the Seto Inland Sea. This makes it one of the top five rivers in Japan in terms of tributary count. Though the distance from its source to the mouth is only 18 kilometers, as the crow flies, the river winds like an "elbow," stretching a full 103 kilometers. It is believed that this winding path is the origin of its name.

In the past the Hiji River played an important role as a 'water route' to transport industrial output from the region to the Seto Inland Sea. Local customs such as 'Ukai' -cormorant fishing- or 'Imotaki' -communal taro hot spot- developed along the Hiji Riverbanks. Hiji River was indispensable to the lives of the people of Ozu. 

肱川には、屋形船がうかぶ。観光客はそれに乗り、城下町をめぐることができる。船からしか見ることのできない城下町の町並み、観光名所を眺める優雅なひとときをお愉しみください。

GW期間中にご乗船の方

運行スケジュール

The operation schedule varies depending on the day. Click on the date you wish to board to view the operation schedule.

Admission

「大洲まちの駅あさもや内　大洲観光総合案内所」にてチケットをご購入ください。
大人：1,100円 
子供（中学生以下）：550円
※事前予約不可

乗船場所 / 運行ルート

Notes

１、船内の最大乗船人数は10名です。
２、チケット購入後の変更、及び払い戻しは一切お受けできません。
３、天候その他諸事情により、発着時間の変更や運休となる場合がございます。

お舟からの景色

The regular boat tour allows you to hop on and off at your leisure while sightseeing in Ozu. On calm days, you can enjoy the beautiful reflection of the landscape in the river, offering a serene and refreshing experience. From the boat, you might spot iconic sights such as Garyu Sanso and Furo-an from below, Ozu Castle reflected on the water, cherry blossoms surrounding the castle, or even ayu sweetfish swimming in the river. Unexpected moments of beauty await those who take the journey.