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- How to spend time in Ozu Part 2
History of Ozu. Edo period (17th-19th cent) urban structure, Meiji period (1868-1912) civilization and enlightenment
Enjoy innovative Taisho (1912-1926) culture and the warm cityscape characteristic of the Showa era (1926-1989), making you feel as if you traveled back in time.
A solo trip where you can feel the passage of time and reflect on history.
Enjoy innovative Taisho (1912-1926) culture and the warm cityscape characteristic of the Showa era (1926-1989), making you feel as if you traveled back in time.
A solo trip where you can feel the passage of time and reflect on history.
Learn about rare Local sake at Yoro Brewery
The sake brewed at Yoro Brewery is rare and rarely sold on the market. The sake is brewed using clean underground water from Hiji River River and rice from Ehime Prefecture, and is characterized by its clear flavor. Enjoy the taste that has been loved by locals since the Meiji era.
Stroll to a retro public bath tucked away in a back alley
Stroll through the townscape that gives you a warm nostalgic feeling that everyone dreams of as they get older. Yoshi-no-Yu, which retains an old-fashioned atmosphere, is a secret hot spring known only to those in the know. Enjoy the scenery that retains the atmosphere of the Showa era.
Enjoy quality time at Garyu Sanso (villa)
Garyu Sanso (villa) a masterpiece of Sukiya architecture, stands in Hiji River River basin. The garden, which changes its appearance depending on the season and time, and the beautiful yet ephemeral space where the craftsmanship of master craftsmen shines, provide a quiet solace. Listening to the swaying flowers and trees, lost in thought, is also a luxury for adults.
- About Garyu Sanso (villa)
- Garyu Sanso (villa) is a masterpiece of Sukiya architecture built by Torajiro Kawachi, a trader. It is said that it took 10 years to plan the construction, which was created with the help of master craftsmen. Garyu Sanso (villa) which consists of the main building Garyu-in and the tea rooms Furo-an and Chisi-an, was designated as a national important cultural property in 2016. One of the representative buildings that tells the history of Ozu.
Encounter craft at “Ozu Akarengakan”
`` Ozu Akarengakan'' allows you to experience the atmosphere of both the Meiji and Taisho eras. Once you step inside, you will be drawn to the beautiful exterior with a fusion of Japanese and Western styles, and find a wide selection of miscellaneous goods and pottery craft by Craftsman from Ozu and Ehime.
Enjoy local robatayaki at Aburaya (Restaurant)
Enjoy dinner at Aburaya, an inn that dates back to the end of the Edo period and has been reborn as a Aburaya (Restaurant) restaurant. Once you pass through the noren, you will be warmly welcomed by the light of multiple lanterns lining the ceiling. While enjoying the view of Ozu Castle from the window inside the restaurant, enjoy the deliciousness of Ozu-grown fish and vegetables and spend an elegant evening.
Stay at the old folk hotel “NIPPONIA”
This old folk hotel is a renovated historic mansion that combines the beauty of modern and past architecture. The spaces, each with its own unique design, make use of the furnishings from the mansion era, giving a feeling of nostalgia and security. A special experience that makes you feel as if you are living in castle-town of Ozu.