Ozu Castle is a beautiful castle located on a hill on the banks of the Hijikawa River in Ozu City, Ehime Prefecture. The current castle tower is one of the few in Japan to have been completely restored using wood, and the construction methods and techniques of the time have been faithfully reproduced. There are no elevators inside, and you must climb a steep old-fashioned staircase to get to the castle, allowing you to feel the weight of history. From the top floor of the castle tower, you can enjoy a spectacular view of the majestic flow of the Hijikawa River and the castle town.

The greatest attraction of this castle is the faithfulness of the restoration and the precious yagura (turrets) that still remain. In restoring the castle tower, old photographs, drawings, and documents were thoroughly researched, and the original appearance was restored. In addition, the four turrets (kitchen turret, parapet turret, etc.) that remain surrounding the castle tower have been designated as Important Cultural Properties of Japan, and you can see these genuine historical structures. Historical materials are also exhibited inside the turrets.

[Trivia]
Ozu Castle is not just a place to visit, it also offers the special experience of staying there. The plan, which allows you to stay as if you were the castle lord, is very unique and has attracted attention from tourists from Japan and abroad.

However, the accommodation fee is an astonishing 660,000 yen per person for two people (as of 2025).

[Useful points of concern]
There is a city-run First Tourist Parking Lot (free). However, since locals also park there, it is often full. On weekends and holidays, the Ozu City Hall private parking lot is also open for free.

*Parking at the Civic Hall parking lot, which was previously free, is now paid.