Welcome to Uwajima
We have created an information card introducing popular tourist spots in Uwajima City.
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Here are three recommended experiences to try while traveling.
Perfect for a travel album! You can jot down highlights of the places you visit on the spot and take them home as memories or postcards. Information cards can be obtained at the spots introduced and nearby hotels.
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1Uwajima Castle
Viewed from Uwajima Bay, Uwajima Castle is said to resemble an elegant crane, which gave rise to its alternate name, 'Crane Island Castle.'
Untouched for centuries, the castle tower remains one of only twelve in all of Japan that date back to the Edo period.
2 Famous Site: Tenshaen Garden
In the centre of the garden, designated as a national scenic spot, lies a pond. Its shape resembles the Kanji character for 'heart,' and it is here that the journey…
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3 Taga Shrine
This shrine is not only believed to be the oldest in the entire Nanyo region but also one of the most unique. For over a millennium, it has served as a sacred place of worship for the...
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4 Warei Shrine
Warei Shrine has its origins in the tragic assassination of Yanbe Seibei, the chief retainer of the Uwajima Date clan, on a hot summer night over 400 years ago.
Seibei was a trusted ally of Date Masamune and played a …
5 Nanrakuen Garden
Take your time to explore Nanraku-en Park, the largest Japanese garden in Shikoku and one of the 100 Best Urban Parks in Japan. Designed around two expansive ponds, this Chisen Kaiyu-s…
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6 Yuko Mizunohura Terraced Fields
Life in Mizunagura was harsh, with narrow farmland and scarce water, but the residents have survived by using their wisdom.
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7 Kokuyasu no Sato
Every place has a story, and this open-air museum holds many waiting to be told. Step back in time to discover how fishermen and farming families once liv...
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8 Yakushidani Valley
Just 15 minutes from the city center, Yakushidani Valley offers nature lovers an easy escape.
The river winds through dense forests with large rocks, waterfalls, and deep pools, creating a mysterious…
9 Roadside Station Kisaiya Plaza
If you ask the locals about the specialties of this town, you will get...
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10Former Shoya Mouri Family Residence
Time cannot be stopped, but here you can almost feel it pause as you step into the former Mori family residence which offers a rare glimpse into the past. Built in 1753 by the Jinzo Mori, who became village...
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