Introduction of Nagahama

Nagahama is strategically located where the Hiji River finds the Seto Inland Sea. It grew into a prosperous harbour town, thanks to timber trade brought via the Hiji River. Peculiar currents and the blending of sea and fresh waters creates a rich marine environment, inhabited by a wealth of fish species. There are many local restaurants ready to serve you fresh catch. The region is also famous for its citrus fruits, which grow on sunbathed slopes facing the Seto Inland Sea. As the beautiful sunset sets offshore, a gentle sea breeze blows through town.
At dawn, you will encounter a very different atmosphere, filled with strong winds and thick morning mist. Nagahama is a place with an expressive and empowering nature!
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About HIJI RIVERHISTORY EXPERIENCE

This tour offers a close approach to Ozu 's topography, environment and industrial heritage.
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肱川に寄り添った文化・産業が生まれてきた大洲市。
町のいたるところにその名残を垣間見ることができ、今なお体感することができます。
市内を縫うように流れる肱川は、かつて上流の木材を運ぶ川の道として栄え、川港を築き、河口の長浜地域を一大木材集積地として繁栄させました。木材や端材を活用した木工産業が現代にも生き続けています。度々水害にも見舞われる中で、水害に強い里芋栽培が盛んになり、秋の肱川河畔では豊穣を願って“いもたき”が催されるようになり、大洲の風物詩となりました。同じく水害に強い桑を活かし養蚕業も発展し、明治～大正時代の大洲の隆盛を支えた一助となり、文化・建築の恩恵を残しています。

Regular floods enrich the soil of the Ozu Basin. As a consequence, high-quality agricultural products grow in the area. Fresh water form the river impregnates the Iyo Bay on the Seto Inland sea, a blessing for marine life... In this tour you will come to realize that a surprising number of things in Ozu are born and woven in close contact with nature. And revolving around the Hiji River.

In today's world, where the global environment, the economy, and the way we live are often questioned, experiencing the origins of Ozu and the state of the town may be a time where you can feel some signs of the future. Why not spend some time at your own pace, slowly connecting the past and the future, with a guide who knows everything about this town and lives here?

Fujita woodworks

We have been involved in the manufacturing of wooden frames and joinery since 1965. Delicate and playful creations, requiring a great deal of patience and skill, are our passion. They complement a more mundane timber housemaking business. Would you like to try your hand at the traditional Japanese art of kumiko?

Cerarica NODA

Wax production supported the prosperity of the Ozu and Uchiko areas. At Celarica NODA, you can experience traditional Japanese candle making and coaster making. We are working on the environment, the state of nature, and sustainability with sincerity. We hope you will enjoy the conversation and experience the culture of Ozu.

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