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From JPY 13,200 Approx USD 120

A Tour of the Historical Architecture of Ozu City & Garyu Sanso

Experience the good old days of Japan at "Ozu City," the Little Kyoto of Shikoku

  • Outline

This is a tour that takes you on a short trip to learn about the history of Ozu City, which is characterized by its old-fashioned cityscape filled with history and culture. On this walking tour, an English-speaking guide will lead you through the must-visit spots in Ozu City. You will stroll around the good old city of Ozu, while learning about the history and remaining culture of Ozu Castle, Garyu Sanso, Ozu Shrine, and other places from your guide. At the last stop of the tour, you can taste and compare the craft beers that are carefully selected at Garyu Brewing, which still retains its Taisho Roman architecture.

Highlights

  • Make a guided visit to Garyu Sanso, which is selected as one of the 100 famous buildings in the world

  • Take a walk through the historical buildings of Ozu City. You can learn about the history and culture from the guide

 

  • Enjoy the local cuisine at "Tarui", which has even featured in the Michelin Guide

*About Tour spot*

Ⅰ. Make a guided visit to Garyu Sanso, which is selected as one of the 100 famous buildings in the world

With explanations from the guide, you can enjoy "Garyu Sanso", which incorporates various architectural techniques and is selected as one of the 100 famous buildings in the world. There, you can learn about the hidden features and unique architectural techniques that you wouldn’t be able to know without an explanation.

Ⅱ. Take a walk through the historical buildings of Ozu City. You can learn about the history and culture from the guide

You will conquer the must-visit spots in Ozu City! You will walk through the good old city of Ozu while learning about the history and remaining culture of Ozu Castle, Garyu Sanso, Ozu Shrine, and other places from your guide. Also, at Garyu Brewing, which is a retro yet modern brick building, you will taste and compare three types of craft beer!

Ⅲ. Enjoy the local cuisine at "Tarui", which has even featured in the Michelin Guide

At one of Ehime Prefecture's leading restaurants that has featured in the Michelin Guide, you will enjoy an eel rice bowl made with locally produced eel. Here, at this quaint restaurant that is built like an old Japanese-style house, you will also enjoy local cuisine that is loved by the locals.

 

*Important information*

Number of Instances:Once a day (Every day of the week except Monday to Wednesday)

Number of Participants (Min/Max):2-10 people (5 years old or older)

Duration / Start Time : 3 hours and 30 minutes (including lunch), starts at 11:00AM

Access Using Public Transportation About 40 minutes by train and bus from JR Matsuyama Station, 1 minute walk from Machi no Eki Asamoya (bus stop)

Address of Meeting Place:Ozu Tourist General Information Center(649-1 Ozu, Ozu-shi, Ehime-ken)

Note:include Insurance、Inventory Management

・The tour can be held in rainy weather.

・Please wear clothes that are easy to move in and shoes that are easy to walk around in.

・The tour may be cancelled due to weather conditions (strong winds, heavy rain, etc.).

Cancellation Policy:Cancellation fee up until the previous day: 0%, Cancellation fee if you cancel on the day of or are a no-show: 100%

 

*Contact information*

Point of Contact / TEL:MagicalTrip Inc. / Ryosuke Iwase

Contact - Hours:10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Contact - Email Address:support@magical-trip.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Summary

Include

  English-speaking guide   Explanatory Materials in English                        

  Admission fees (Ozu Castle and Garyu Sanso) 

   Lunch                                     Craft beer set

 

Exclude

   Transportation costs to the meeting place

  Souvenir shopping