Ōzu, Japan
大洲市
Ōzu is a town of 40,575 people in Ehime, Japan, founded in September 1, 1954.
Why visit Ōzu
Townapedia lists 86 museums and landmarks, 42 parks and trails, 74 places to eat, 15 places to stay and 26 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Uchiko-za, Mt. Izushi, Kamihaga Residence and Ozu Castle.
Weather in Ōzu
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About Ōzu
Ōzu (大洲市, Ōzu-shi; Japanese pronunciation: [ò̞ó̞.(d͡)zɨ́(.ɕì), ó̞ó̞-]) is a Japanese city located in Nanyo, the region occupying the southern half of Ehime Prefecture. As of 31 August 2022, the city had an estimated population of 40,723 in 19688 households and a population density of 94 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 432.22 square kilometres (166.88 sq mi).
From the Wikipedia article Ōzu, Ehime (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do26
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Museums and landmarks86
Garyu Sanso (Mountain Retreat)
Monument and historic site · 0.7 km
Mo-Su 09:00-17:00
Museum of Ehime History and Culture
Museum · 15.4 km
Museum in Seiyo, Ehime, Japan
74 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds42
30 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes74
ロンドン
Restaurant · Noodle · 12.5 km
11:30-20:30; We off; Jan 08,Feb 08,Mar 08,Apr 08,May 08,Jun 08,Jul...
62 more on the map.
History
The area of Ōzu was part of ancient Iyo Province. During the Sengoku period, it was part of the holdings of Tōdō Takatora, who constructed Ōzu Castle on top of a previous fortification dating to the Kamakura period. In 1608, he was transferred and replaced by the Wakizaka clan, followed in 1617 by the Katō clan, who ruled the 66,000 koku Ōzu Domain under the Tokugawa shogunate. Ōzu developed in the Edo period as a castle town. The town of Ōzu was established within Kita District, Ehime with the establishment of the modern municipalities system on December 15, 1889. During the Meiji and Taishō periods (late 19th century, early 20th century), Ōzu saw great economic expansion due to thriving silk and Japanese wax candle (和蠟燭, warōsoku) industries. A robust timber trade also occurred during this time, with Hiji River serving as a transportation artery. However, transformations brought by the arrival of railways and motorways disrupted the balance of the local economic cycle.
On September 1, 1954, town of Ōzu merged with the villages of Hirano (平野村), Awazu (粟津村), Miyoshi (三善村), Kamisukai (上須戒村), Minamikume (南久米村), Sugeta (菅田村), Niiya (新谷村), Yanagisawa (柳沢村) and Ōkawa (大川村) to form the city of Ōzu . On January 11, 2005 Ōzu annexed neighboring Nagahama, Hijikawa, and Kawabe municipalities.
From the History section of Ōzu, Ehime on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay15
Churches and places of worship141
Shopping26
Gas and EV charging10
Schools, colleges and libraries83
Healthcare32
Map of Ōzu
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Getting there and nearby towns
Matsuyama Airport (MYJ) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 39 km away.
- Yawatahama 12 km southwest, about 12 min by car
- Uwa 15 km south, about 15 min by car
- Iyo 31 km northeast, about 31 min by car
- Kihoku-chō 30 km southeast, about 30 min by car
- Masaki-chō 35 km northeast, about 35 min by car
- Haramachi 37 km northeast, about 37 min by car
- Matsuyama 43 km northeast, about 43 min by car
- Hōjō 57 km north, about 57 min by car
- Imabari 76 km northeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Kure 81 km north, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
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Sources and licences
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, coordinates, regions and time zone
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Ōzu from atop Tomisuyama, Amake, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Former Ōzu Commercial Bank Main Office, ラハール, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Iyo Bank Ōzu-Hommachi Branch, ラハール, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ehime Shinkin Bank Ōzu Branch, ラハール, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kaimei Gakko 03, Reggaeman, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Ehime Rekihaku museum, As6673, Public domain
- Ozu- castle1, As6673, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Ozu Red Brick Museum 01, Suikotei, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ikazaki Kyte Museum1, At by At, CC0
- Uchikoza Main Gate 1, Tzu-hsun, Hsu, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Tomisuyama and Hijikawa, Reggaeman, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Shussekiji 04, Reggaeman, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Eitokuzi03, Dokudami, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Izuisisan07, Dokudami, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kousyouzi02, Dokudami, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kasagitouge Kofun, kouenbu, Saigen Jiro, CC0
- Kamihaga Residence, Suikotei, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 内子高校, Sunport1216, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ozu Castle, tenshu-1, Saigen Jiro, CC0
- Ozuakarengakan, Iyo, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Ozu Garyusanso Garyuin 1, 京浜にけ, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Toyogahasi 20240702 2, Araiyasushige, CC0
- Syusekiji 01, Dokudami, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kousyouji 02, Dokudami, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mt.Tsubogamiyama2, As6022014, Public domain
- Kasagitouge Kofun, funkyu, Saigen Jiro, CC0
- 市立大洲病院, キアラア, CC0
- Kitaishikai Hospital, 運動会プロテインパワー, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 臥龍山荘 - garyuu sanso - panoramio, [email protected]…, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 臥龍山荘 - garyuu sanso - panoramio (1), [email protected]…, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 大洲市の清源寺4, キアラア, CC0
- 臥龍山荘 - garyuu sanso - panoramio (2), [email protected]…, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 大洲市の清源寺, キアラア, CC0
- 大洲市の清源寺2, キアラア, CC0
- 大洲市の清源寺3, キアラア, CC0
- 大洲市の清源寺5, キアラア, CC0
- 臥龍山荘 - garyuu sanso - panoramio (4), [email protected]…, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 臥龍山荘 - garyuu sanso - panoramio (3), [email protected]…, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 臥龍山荘 - panoramio (1), KUNIO MIURA, CC BY 3.0
- 臥龍山荘3, キアラア, CC0
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