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Touring Ozu's old district on rickshaw
The morning of the second day offers you the possibility of embarking in a picturesque adventure. Dressing in a kimono and walking through the quaint townscape will make you feel as if you have stepped back in time to the Taisho era. As you ride a rickshaw and cruise around the stone-paved Ohanahan Street, carps swimming in the small creeks bring in refreshing colour touches complemented by the public flower arrangements.
“Omoide Soko Museum” brings back the Showa era through memorabilia
The Omoide Soko Museum brims with the atmosphere of the early 1960s in Japan. In front of it, stalls filled with memorabilia await guests in their quest of cherished memories. Adults and children alike will be captivated by forgone streetscapes, bringing in a sense of nostalgia to today's high-paced lifestyles.
“Ozu Akarengakan” displays selected works of local craftsmen
Ozu Akarengakan' combines Japanese and Western architectural styles. This former bank is now occupied by a shop, offering examples of works by local craftsmen's, such as potters or shoe makers. Just looking at the products in display, including the smooth textured Tobe ceramics or accessories made out of silk cocoons, will freshen up your spirit.
“Machi no Eki Asamoya”, a good place to find your perfect souvenirs
At Machi no Eki Asamoya, you will find a wide array of Ozu 's specialty products, such as shigure or gessomochi (local delicacies), local sake or local produce, soups and sauces. Demonstration sales happen regularly. And with an enhanced sense of seasonality, products displays change according to the weather. One of the joys of traveling is choosing souvenirs while looking back on your memories.
Ozu Station souvenir shop
Reflect on that beautiful scenery, that delicious food and think about Ozu's culture and past while waiting for the train at Ozu Station. And enhance those memories with local items, available here. They will surely help you to preserve those cherished memories for a little longer. Bring parts of Ozu home with you.