TabiWalkTRAVEL LETTER494 / OZU

Japan · Ehime

A little travel guide with Tabi

Your first visit
to Ozu

Start slowly, with one place.
Find a view and a small meal.

San-no-maru stone walls and former moat at Ozu Castle大洲市
Local heritageFirst visitPlan transport

Hi, I’m Tabi!

Ozu in Ehime offers castle-town history and gardens along the Hiji River. Choose the castle site or villa first after checking access and transport.

This guide covers places within Ozu, rather than places immediately beside your app check-in.

01 · EXPLORE

Two places to begin

Two different places: start with whichever interests you.

San-no-maru stone walls and former moat at Ozu Castle01

A first-visit stop

Ozu Castle

大洲城

Explore the castle site’s stone walls and buildings. The current keep was reconstructed in timber and is not an untouched historic original. The photo shows San-no-maru stone walls and former moat; check access and admission.

Getting there
Check the current approach and return transport on the map.

02

A first-visit stop

Garyu Sanso

臥龍山荘

Discover historic villa buildings and gardens overlooking the Hiji River. Check indoor and garden access and photography rules, and respect the buildings and landscape.

Getting there
Check the current approach and return transport on the map.

02 · A LITTLE BITE

What could you try?

Imotaki is a local dish using Ozu taro, associated with autumn food traditions. Check ingredients, broth and allergies, and consult current event dates and booking arrangements. Riverside events are not offered every day.

Official guide

03 · YOUR FIRST WALK

Keep your first walk simple

Try the first destination’s permitted entrance → public areas. Choose the other stop after checking separate transport and access. Choose your departure point on the map.

Check the walking route

Check actual distances and travel times on the map. This suggested walk is separate from your app movement record.

Before you set off

  • Check entry arrangements and return transport first.
  • Choose one stop to suit weather, slopes and local restrictions.
  • Respect private areas and photography rules; check food ingredients locally.
Sources and photographs

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Photo credits

Resized, metadata removed and converted to WebP; display crops vary by screen. Adapted CC BY-SA photos retain the original license.

Photos are historical material dated in the credits, not a guarantee of present scenery or operation. Places without photos use decorative name panels.