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NIPPONIA HOTEL Ozu Castle Town
A dispersed hotel where guests stay in historic castle town buildings and experience the town as a whole.
Ozu Castle Town in Ehime Prefecture retains the atmosphere of a historic castle town, with a wooden castle keep rising above it. This dispersed hotel transforms the entire town into a hotel, allowing guests to stay in several of the area's surviving historic buildings.
Former residences and storehouses of wealthy merchants, traditional restaurants, and other buildings dating from the Edo period to the Showa era have been converted into upscale accommodations without compromising their original character. The distinctive guest rooms include a nationally registered Tangible Cultural Property that was home to a descendant of the lord of the Ozu Domain during the Taisho era, as well as a room overlooking the keep of Ozu Castle that evokes the feeling of being a feudal lord. An exclusive lounge for overnight guests is another highlight. The restaurant serves a locally sourced menu featuring fresh meat, seafood, and vegetables from the region, prepared using French techniques. The cuisine offers a superb taste of Ozu through all five senses and pairs perfectly with Tobe ware, a traditional craft for which Ehime is renowned.
Cafés and shops selling traditional crafts and household goods are scattered throughout the town. A wide range of activities offers deeper insight into the town's history, culture, and natural surroundings, including guided tours and canoeing and stand-up paddleboarding experiences from early summer through fall.
Highlights
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A dispersed hotel in Ozu Castle Town, where a wooden castle keep rises above streets that retain their historic character.
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Guest rooms housed in a variety of historic buildings, including wealthy merchants' residences and traditional restaurants.
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A restaurant serving French-inspired cuisine centered on locally sourced ingredients.
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A wide range of activities that offer insight into the town's history and culture.
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Cafés and shops scattered throughout the town.
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Spaces that make the most of each historic building's distinctive features
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Some rooms stand within the former grounds of Ozu Castle and offer views of the castle keep
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Guests can even stay in a nationally registered Tangible Cultural Property
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The accommodation buildings have varied origins, including merchants' residences, row houses, and traditional restaurants
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A restaurant where guests can dine while taking in the castle town scenery
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A special French-inspired menu featuring locally sourced ingredients
Official FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
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Is early check-in or late check-out available?
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As a rule, guests must follow the designated times. Check-in is from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., and check-out is by 11:00 a.m. Please be sure to contact the hotel if you will arrive after 8:00 p.m.
Luggage can be stored before check-in.
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Can I store my luggage after check-out?
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Yes. The front desk can store it for you.
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Is there a smoking area?
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Smoking is prohibited throughout the property, including in guest rooms. Please use the smoking area in front of the lounge.
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Is free Wi-Fi available on the property?
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Wireless internet access (Wi-Fi) is available in all rooms. *Complimentary computers are not provided.
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Are there any nearby attractions?
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・Walk along the Hiji River: Quiet, scenic views can be seen at sunset.
・Ozu Castle: One of Japan's largest reconstructed wooden castle keeps. Its open atrium design is one of a kind.
・Garyu Sanso: A residence and garden built during the Meiji era by skilled artisans brought together from Kyoto. The view of the Hiji River from Garyu-in is deeply refreshing.
・Shoho Gallery Murakami Residence
A 170-year-old traditional house café, shop, and gallery on a corner of Ohanahan Street in Ozu's Konan district. Visitors can also browse Sa-Rah clothing at their leisure.
Hours: Just before noon to 5:00 p.m.
Closed: Mondays and Tuesdays
・Sake no Sawada Ogura Residence
A liquor store offering tastings of local sake.
Closed: Mondays
・Machi-no-Eki Asamoya souvenir shop
・Red Brick Hall souvenir shop
・Aburaya: A restaurant specializing in robatayaki charcoal-grilled cuisine. It serves local specialties such as tonkuri mabushi.
Closed: Mondays
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- NIPPONIA HOTEL 大洲 城下町
- Postal Code
- 795-0012
- Address
- 378 Ozu, Ozu City, Ehime Prefecture
- Phone
- 0120-210-289
- Check-in
- 3:00 p.m.
- Check-out
- 11:00 a.m.
- Rates
- Grand: From ¥42,680 per night with two meals; Premier: From ¥63,250 per night with two meals (both rates are per room for two guests and include tax and service charges)
- Access
- Shuttle service is available from JR Iyo-Ozu Station (reservation required)
- Credit Cards
- Accepted
- Official website
- Official website (Japanese)
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