UCHIKO Japan TOURIST GUIDE Uchiko Town Visitors Centre Welcome to Uchiko Town Japan 791-3301, Ehime-ken, Kita-gun, Uchiko-chō, Uchiko 2020 Phone: 0893-44-3790 Fax: 0893-44-3798 Uchiko [email protected] Tourist www.we-love-uchiko.jp/ Information Printed March 2018. All prices subject to change. Produced by Uchiko Town Scan to get the info in your own language. Uchiko Area 56 ⑯ Covered Bridge ⑰ Ishidatami Seiryu-en Park Iyo Uchiko ⑱ Japanese Inn Ishidatami-no-yado Tobe Shikoku Ehime 243 Kumakōgen 379 y a w s s 380 e r p x E ⑮ Covered Tamaru Bridge a m ⑳ Townscape of Ose a ㉒ y Hirose-jinja Shrine u s ㉑ t Seseragi Farmers’ Market a ① Historic District a 211 M Preservation Zone M Uchiko ⑨ Uchiko Town Visitors’ Centre 56 379 ⑩ Cafe & Souvenir Shop Nanze Uchiko Town Hall ⑪ Uchiko-za Theatre Oda Branch 52 55 Uchiko Town Hall ⑦ Karari Farmers’ Market & Restaurant Uchiko Branch ⑫ JR Uchiko Station Uchiko Ikazaki IC JR Ikazaki Station ⑬ Ikazaki Kite Museum ⑭ Tenjin Japanese Paper Factory SOL-FA ODA Ski Gelände Uchiko Town Hall 56 ㉓ Odamiyama Keikoku (Oda Mountains & Valleys) 229 Ōzu 32 ⑲ Terraced Rice Fields of Izumidani 197 N Seiyo W E S M Downtown Uchiko ats Legend uya ma 379 Ex Parking Police station pr es Information office Post Office sw ay Station Bank ⑦ Karari Farmers’ Market & Restaurant To Tenjin Japanese Paper Factory Scenic view Temple Chisei Park Weeping Cherry Trees Shrine Public WC Hospital Accessible WC Evacuation area Baby chaging station 56 Walking course 32 Park Tunnel 243 Cycling course Hot spring ② Yokaichi & Gokoku Historic District Preservation Centre ⑥ Takahashi Residence 麓川 Auberge Uchiko P.9 Rokukawa River. Odagawa River Machinami Parking 56 ③ Japanese Wax Museum & Kamihaga Residence Omori Japanese Candle Maker 龍王公園 Kosho-ji Temple Uchiko post office ① Historic District ⑧ Museum of Preservation Zone Handicraft Artisans’ House Commercial & Domestic Life Uchiko ⑤ Omura Residence Junior High Uchiko Town Hall Uchiko Branch Uchiko Ikazaki IC School ④ Honhaga Residence ⑨ Uchiko Town Visitors Centre ⑩ Cafe & Souvenir Shop Nanze Uchiko 56 Uchiko High Elementary School School ⑪ Uchiko-za Theatre Route 56 松山自動車道 E To Ikazaki Kite Museum Library S N 56 W 0 50 100 250m 500m Tabirian Tourist Information ⑫ JR Uchiko Station On foot about 8 minutes 56 レストラン からり 0 100 200m Matsuyama Expressway Restaurant Karari Renge 蓮花 E Uchiko YUM Map To Ōse/Oda Yoshichō 御食事処 吉長 To Ikazaki Ryōfūtei Yukigi 涼風亭 幸祇 379 Hijikawa N S WC W Special lunch of the week ¥1,728~ Crab omelet on rice ¥630 Café Denjirō カフェでんじろう Sea bream rice satsuma set meal ¥1,650 Bowl of assorted Japanese food ¥1,296 56 Kaba-chū かば忠 To Matsuyama Resthouse Sharon レストハウス シャロン Inari-ya いなりや Odagawa River Sweet red bean soup ¥700 WC WC WC Takahashi WC Residence B lunch ¥1,080 Western Cuisine Mother 洋食マザー Chef’s special ¥1,100z Japanese Noodle Restaurant Kameya 麺処 かめや Udon and inari set ¥810 WC Machinami Parking Yōkaichi & Gokoku Historic District Preservation Centre P Important traditional architectural preservation zone WC (Town Preservation Zone) Japanese Wax Museum & Kamihaga Residence (National Important Cultural Asset) Lunch course ¥1,080 Iyotetsu Nanyo Bus Uchiko Ikazaki IC 文 Uchiko Office Uchiko Yakuba-mae Ōmura Residence WC Assorted tempura & udon noodle set ¥1,100 Uchiko Junior High School Museum of Honhaga Residence (National Important Cultural Asset) Cafe & Bar KANADE 奏 Zum schwarzen Keiler ツ ム・シュ バ ル ツ ェン・カ イ ラ ー Commercial & Uchiko Yakuba-mae Noboritate Udon 幟立うどん (Sat, Sun, only / AM11:30~PM2:30) (National Important Cultural Asset) Domestic Life Yoneya 米屋 Zensho-ji Uchiko Town Office Uchiko Town Temple Uchiko Branch Visitors’ Centre WC WC Soba Dishes Shimohaga Residence 蕎麦 つみ草料理 下芳我邸 Honmachi Square WC P Uchiko Health Care Center Uchiko Pasta dish of Uchiko pork with two types of miso ¥1,200 German Lunch ¥1,250 文 High School Pork katsu on rice set ¥850 P Raw seafood on rice ¥1,100 Café DORF 町家カフェDORF Uchiko-za 56 Traditional Japanese picnic lunch ¥1,480 Honmachi Street Ramen & Gyōza Shop En ラ ーメ ン・餃 子 えん Matsuyama Expressway がっちゃん家 To Ōzu Library Gacchan-chi Lunch of the day ¥650 Café & Souvenir Shop NANZE まちの駅「Nanze」 Spicy ramen noodle topped with Chinese leek & bean sprouts ¥650 To Matsuyama Taxi Terminal Café Beans カフェビーンズ Japanese beef lunch ¥1,570 (Ose/Uchiko/Ikada) Rinsuke りんすけ Okonomiyaki Monta お好み焼き もんた Tabirian Godai 伍代 (Tourist Information) Uchiko-eki mae Seasonal lunches using pork & vegetables grown right here in Uchiko! ¥950 Retro Bus Stop To Ōzu JR Uchiko Stn. Walking Course WC Ostomate Support BLT sandwich & drink (take out available) ¥750~ * Please don’t drive in the Machinami Facility Sea bream rice ¥1,080 Monjayaki ¥880 preservation area, indicated by . Chirashi-zushi à la Godai ¥1,100 To Ōzu CONTENTS General Information ∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙ 1 Area Guide Historic Townscape ∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙ 5 Villages ∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙ 11 The Surrounding Mountains ∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙ 15 Events ∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙ 17 Dining∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙ 19 Souvenirs ∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙ 21 Accommodation ∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙ 25 Access ∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙ 29 Uchiko at a glance The charming, traditional town of Uchiko Ikazaki, and Oda merged, and the current is located in the heart of Ehime prefecture, population is approximately 17,000. about 40km southwest of Matsuyama, the Following Japan’s rapid economic growth prefectural capital. The town has a total between 1954 and 1973, rows of buildings area of 299.5km², with the Odagawa river, sprang up throughout the country, and an arm of the Hijikawa river, running all living a life surrounded by concrete has the way through it. Uchiko is flat in very become the norm. In today’s Japan, Uchiko few places and about 77% of its land is holds its cultural heritage and old-time forest, but the soil is fertile, the climate lifestyle in high regard. is warm and humid, and there is an Uchiko takes great care in maintaining its abundance of water. Agriculture, especially high-class residences constructed between the cultivation of persimmons, chestnuts, the Edo period (1603~1867) and the Meiji shiitake mushrooms, grapes, Japanese period (1868~1912), and its uniquely pears and peaches, is widespread. Uchiko Japanese landscape and character. has an abundance of mountains and Japanese visitors arriving in Uchiko from nature, including the state-owned forests noisy cities find themselves remembering of the Odamiyama mountains and valleys. with nostalgia how all of Japan used to be. In terms of its industry, more than half of Join us as we explore the town of Uchiko, Uchiko’s production lies within the tertiary its villages and mountains. Now is your sector: distribution, retail, and services. chance to discover historic Japan! In 2005, the three towns of Uchiko, General Information ⑫ JR Uchiko Station Uchiko Locals – Foreign Language Volunteer Guides Should you choose public transport, JR Shikoku trains are If you make a reservation in advance, a the most convenient option. Uchiko is 25 minutes from JR volunteer can guide you around Uchiko`s Matsuyama Station by limited express train. attractions. Guides are also available in English. This service is free of charge, but it is necessary to book at least one week in advance. Coin Lockers There are coin lockers next to the entrance of JR Uchiko Station where you can leave your baggage. Tabirian Tourist Information Next door to JR Uchiko Station, Tabirian Uchiko Guided Tours (estimated time about between 2-3 hours) Tourist Information offers free tourist pamphlets A：A walking trip around Uchiko`s Historic District Preservation Zone including a and maps as well as selling postcards and other visit to 3 points of interest: 900 yen souvenirs. Bicycle rental is also available and B：A visit to one point of interest including Uchiko`s traditional Japanese paper (washi ) highly recommended for a tour around Uchiko. making experience (weekdays only) Paper making: 500 yen Opening hours: 9:00~17:00 Taxi from Uchiko downtown to the paper factory: about 1,700 yen (round trip) Rental bicycle from JR Uchiko Station to the Taxi paper factory: 550 yen (for 3 hours) There is a taxi stand in front of JR Uchiko Please choose one point of interest: the Station. Taking a taxi is an excellent option if Uchiko-za Theatre: 400 yen or the Japanese you wish to go to more distant places such as Wax Museum & Kamihage Residence: 500 yen Ishidatami or Oda. Taxis offer pick-up from anywhere in the Uchiko area. Ikeda Taxi Phone: 0893-44-2191 Uchiko Taxi Phone: 0893-44-2345 www.we-love-uchiko.jp/contact_en/ Tachikawa Taxi Phone: 0893-45-0129 www.facebook.com/uchiko.locals/ 1 2 ⑩ Cafe & Souvenir Shop Nanze Credit cards Here you can find a large Some accommodations, shops and restaurants accept credit cards. variety of local crafts and souvenirs. Located International ATM behind Uchiko Town The ATM in the post office is the only place in Uchiko where Visitor’s Centre, Nanze workdays 8:45~19:00 cash can be withdrawn using credit cards. The following is also an ideal place to holidays 9:00~17:00 take a break and try some cards are accepted: Visa, Plus, Master Card, Maestro, and Uchiko post office original sweets or a light Cirrus. meal served in the open- air café. Free Wi-Fi and bicycle rentals for 350 yen Special Sightseeing Deals for 2 hours are available. 3 Attractions Combined Ticket ⑨ Uchiko Town Visitors Centre This ticket grants you access to all of the following locations: Uchiko-za Theatre, Japanese A • runze Wax Museum & Kamihaga Residence, and Museum Price: 900 yen for adults of Commercial & Domestic Life. It can be purchased 450 yen for children at any of the three attractions. Take a stroll in a kimono and into the past ! You can rent and get fitted in a kinomo in an authentic Japanese-style house from 140 years ago.