Visit Uchiko Japan

05/12/2023

【Important Notice】Closure of tourist facilities during the year-end and New Year holidays.

Tourist facilities in Uchiko Town will be closed during the year-end and New Year holidays.Thank you for your understanding.

■ Uchikoza, Wax Museum Kamihaga Residence, Museum of Commercial and Domestic Life, Ikazaki Kite Musuem, JR Uchiko Station Tourist Information Center "Tabiri-an"

Closed : December 29 (Fri) ~ January 2 (Tue)

■ Uchiko Town Visitor Center

Closed : December 28 (Thu) ~ January 4 (Thu)

■ Roadside Station Uchiko Fresh Park Karari

Closed : January 1 (Mon) ~ January 3(Wed)
* Direct sales open until 12 o'clock on Sunday, December 31
* Restaurant / Sorbet closes on December 31

■ Roadside Station Oda no Sato Seseragi

Closed : December 31 (Sun) ~ January 3 (Wed)

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22/11/2023

We had an instagrammer visited Uchiko Town. They took many photos and videos at many places. Hopefully they are not too tired.
Super excited to see their posts!!!

17/11/2023

Cosmos field in front of Misogi old school.

A local man plants flowers on the empty field for residents and tourists smiles.

So cute to see sun flowers that he planted last summer between cosmos.

15/11/2023

We got interviewed for a local TV about the tour we had just started.

The reporter said she had fun with the natural dye workshop.

This tour is for autumn season, but it might be able to offer in spring.
If you are interested in visiting Japan, please consider visiting Uchiko Town as well!

To see tour detail, please look at our website!
https://uchikogenic.com/en/do/do-2403/

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10/11/2023

The Uchiko-za theatre was built in 1916 to celebrate the enthronement of Emperor Taisho. The wooden two-story building with a shingle covered Dutch gable roof, was built as a full-fledged theater and playhouse of pure Japanese style. With a revolving stage, a runway next to the audience, seating boxes, actors' dressing rooms, etc., this impressive building represented the technological and artistic state of the art at that time.

Some time ago it was to be demolished due to the poor state, but by the determination of local residents it could be saved and repaired. After restoration work was completed in 1985, it has been re-opened as a theatre. Now it is actively used as a playhouse for various cultural activities of the town and surrounding area.

You may enter and look inside of the theatre if there is no performances.

【Note】Uchiko-za theatre will be closed for earthquake resistance construction in the future. The construction start date will be communicated in due time.

Uchiko-za Theatre
📍2102 Uchiko, Uchiko-cho, Kita-gun, Ehime, Japan
TEL +81-893-44-2840
Closed New Year holidays (29 Dec – 2 Jan.)
Opening hours 9:00 to 16:30
Parking 7 car capacity (free)
Admission　Adult: 400 yen, Children 6 to 15 years old: 200 yen, Infant: Free

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09/11/2023

A road side station/farmer's market "Karari".
Isn't it nice to have a coffee break here?

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07/11/2023

Feel the autumn wind.
It has been unusually warm in Japan.
Finally it's getting chilly.

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06/11/2023

Yellow world!
Gingko forest near by the Ryuou park.

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01/11/2023

Odamiyama Valley 2023.11.1

Beautifully colored and nice weather!
It would probably last one or two weeks.

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01/11/2023

\\☀Breakfast and Sea of clouds☁//

We offer you a special experience only in the winter.
Uchiko Town is a basin, so the temperature between night and day is large. When the temperature is very low in the morning and the weather is going to be clear, there is a big chance to see the sea of clouds.

How do you like having a breakfast while looking at the sea of clouds and sunrise?

We offer a special breakfast plan at Tenchu-no-yado HIROKO, a guesthouse that run by a farmer couple. The breakfast includes eggs, seasonal gridled vegetable, rice, soup and more! You will be filled with good food and fresh air!

The plan will be offered from January 4th to February 29th.
Please book in advance, at least one week ahead.

Price : 2,500 yen per person, 2,000 yen for elementally schools kids.

【Important Notice】
-This plan does not included transportations. You need to hire a taxi or have a rent-a-car. The guesthouse is up in the mountain, takes about 15 min drive from the town center of Uchiko. Some of the road are pretty narrow.
-The owner doesn't speak English. If you would like to hire a translator, please contact us in advance.
-This plan does not guarantee the appearance of the sea of clouds.

Please visit our website for more info and to book.
https://uchikogenic.com/en/do/breakfast-and-sea-of-clouds/

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31/10/2023

Gingko forest at Ryuou park, Ikazaki district in Uchiko Town, Ehime, Japan.

The color of the leaves are still bit green, but it was nice view.
It's going to be more yellow soon.

The ryuou park has a observation tower. You can see Uchiko and Ikazaki district from here. There is only stairs, but it is worth to climb.

The best way to get here is by rental E-bikes. It takes only 15 minutes and easy to go up the hill. Please ask the receptionists at tourist information center about more information.

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17/10/2023

Meet a craftsman and feel the air of SATOYAMA.

We offer some tours that you get to meet a local craftsman and seize the deep Japan. And this is one of them. He makes beautiful charcoal for Japanese tea ceremonies at Ishidatami district of Uchiko Town.

This tour can be operated from April to November because the winter is the busiest time for the charcoal maker.

Here is the tour description↓↓　
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A guided tour to learn about charcoal for Japanese tea ceremony at Ishidadami district, a beautiful SATOYAMA in eastern Uchiko.

Meet a charcoal maker at his kiln and learn about how he makes charcoals and how it affects to life in mountains.

Then, visit Yuge shrine, the symbol of Ishidatami district. In front of the shrine, there is a big pond and beautiful bridge with roof.

Move to Seiryu-en Park to have relax time with some coffee and local made bread toasted by charcoal. You get to see the charcoal on fire and enjoy chatting with the charcoal maker. The park has old style water wheels and beautiful creek, is surrounded by mountains.

You would feel the “Deep Japan” and fall in love in the beauty of Ishidatami nature.

〈What’s included〉
-English speaking guide*
-Meeting a charcoal maker and visit his kiln
-Making fire with charcoal
-Coffee and Local made bread
-Private taxi
-Travel insurance
*French speaking guide is available with additional 10000 JPY per group

〈Time Schedule〉
13:30 Meet at JR Uchiko Station or Uchiko Visitor Center = 14:00 Charcoal Kiln (30 minutes) = 14:40 Yuge Shrine (20 minutes) = 15:20 Coffee and bread at Seiryuen (40 minutes) = 16:30 JR Uchiko Station or Uchiko Visitor Center
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If you are interested in booking the tour, please give us DM in English, or visit our website. Thank you!
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10/10/2023

Autumn Pics of Uchiko Town, Ehime, Japan.

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06/10/2023

The Yokaichi & Gokoku street was filled with people for the moon viewing event on September 29th and 30th. People enjoyed lights-up by candles covered with Japanese paper lanterns, music playing by traditional instrument, traditional dance and Tsukimi Dango. Tsukimi Dango are round dumplings that are traditionally eaten in Japan during the moon viewing festival. Everybody seems really enjoyed the night. Some were wearing Kimono!

The moon viewing event in Uchiko is held around the harvest moon every year.
We will announce when as soon as we get information in this account. So stay tuned.
See you next year!

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04/10/2023

Chestnut burr dye experience and Tarai Udon Lunch Tour is now open to book!

We are planning this tour since last year, and now it's ready for booking.
If you like Japanese crafts and country life in Japan, this tour is perfect for you.
The tour is operated only during autumn season, so please be hurry to book.

Tour detail is below↓↓

【Chestnut burr dye experience and Tarai Udon Lunch Tour】
Take a local bus and a short walk with a local guide to Oda district, a small mountain village, located at the east side of Uchiko Town. First stop of the walk is a small chestnuts farm. You can see how the Japanese chestnuts are grow and maybe pick up some burrs for a picture later on. Then walk through an old shopping street of Oda, you will see traditional houses nearly 100 years old. And then the main event of this tour, the dyeing experience begins. You can leave some rounded marks before you dye a handkerchief to make it more original to you. Then move to a local’s favorite restaurant and have Tarai Udon, the specialty of Oda district for lunch. Enjoy communicating with locals and feel the real Japan.
You may get an option to visit Odamiyama valley with extra fee. Please ask.

〈What’s included〉
-English speaking guide
-Short walk at the village
-Natural dyeing experience
-Specialty Lunch (Tarai Udon)
-Local bus ride
-Travel insurance 　

〈Time Schedule〉
8:50AM Meet our guide at JR Uchiko station or Uchiko Visitor‘s Centre = Local bus ride to Oda district = 9:40 Short walk = 10:15 Natural dye experience = 11:30 Short walk = 12:00 Tarai Udon Lunch = 13:00 Local bus ride to Uchiko district = 13:35 Chisei-bashi bus station or 13:40 JR Uchiko station

★To see more detail or make a booking, please see our official website.
https://uchikogenic.com/en/do/do-2403/

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27/09/2023

【Nov.3rd, 4th, 5th】Odamiyama valley bus tour!!

"Odamiyama Autamun Bus Tour" will be held on November 3rd, 4th and 5th. It is a round-trip bus to Matsuyama City and Odamiyama Valley in Uchiko Town. You can enjoy shopping at the roadside station on the way as well.

Odamiyama is located in a national forest, between 750 and 1560 meters above sea level, and it’s very popular spot to see autumn leaves in Ehime prefecture.
*The photo is for illustrative purposes only.
*Please note that there is no English-speaking attendant on the bus.

◆Bus operating days: November 3rd (Fri), 4th (Sat), 5th (Sun), 2023
(One round trip per day, reservation required at least one week in advance)
◆Time:
From JR Matsuyama station: Depart at 9:30, Back by around 16:20
From JR Uchiko station: Depart at 10:30, Back by around 17:30
◆Fee ※Cash Only
From JR Matsuyama Station : 8,000 yen (tax included)
From JR Uchiko Station : 7,500 yen (tax included)
◆Included : Round-trip bus fare for JR Matsuyama Station or JR Uchiko Station to Odamiyama valley, lunch (bento box), travel accident insurance fee
◆Minimum number of participants: 12

【Precautions】
・ Due to the high season of autumn leaves, the operation schedule may be delayed due to traffic congestion on the road. Please note that we are not responsible for any delay in arrival time due to bus delay, even if there is a subsequent change in the customer's schedule.
・After arriving at Odamiyama valley, you will be free to take a walk. The lunch box will be given to you when you arrive.
・This tour does not guarantee the best time to see the autumn leaves. Please note that it may be early or the leaves may have already fallen.

【How to apply】
Give us an email to
[email protected]
*Application deadline: 1 week before the departure date

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24/09/2023

Craft rum in the Ikasaki area, Uchiko Town! "Tenjinmura Brewery"

At Tenjinmura Brewery, a small distillery that took a place that used to be a Japanese sake brewery, the sweet aroma of sugar cane (like brown sugar) wafted softly.

Ms. Kameoka was originally involved in Sake brewing. She said she wanted to challenge making distilled liquor that "matures" like Sake, and export them overseas.

The characteristic of Tenjinmura Brewery's rum uses the yeasts used for Sake to fermentation. Her rum can be drink straight because of that process, she said.

You can drink the rum of "Tenjinmura Brewery" at Uchikobare, a guesthouse and bar at the Uchiko historic townscape.


https://www.tenjinmura.com/


https://uchikobare.jp/

Tenjin Village Brewery does not accept factory tours from the general public.
Uchiko Tourism Association are planning to organize a private tour for foreign guests. Please look forward to it.

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19/09/2023

Red spider lilies tell us the fall has come.

When: September 19th
Where: At the riverside of Oda river in Ikazaki district, Uchiko Town, Ehime, Japan.

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13/09/2023

Uchiko Town's Traditional Japanese Sweets ”Yuzukko".

These tiny balls are made with white beans and Yuzu (Citron).
Very sweet yet elegant. Great combination with Green tea.

【Places to buy】
・Kinsho-do shop (where they made)
Address : 119 Oda, Uchiko-cho, Kita-gun, Ehime, Japan (30min drive from JR Uchiko station)

・Tabirian( Tourist information centre)
Address: 324 Uchiko, Kita District, Ehime, Japan (Infront of JR Uchiko station)

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12/09/2023

【NEW BICYCLE】 We've got new cross bikes and E-cross bikes!!
These ones are big size for taller people like foreign guests.

Enjoy Uchiko town by cycling around!

[Note]
From October 1st, we change price for some of our rental bike as below.

＜Now＞
All E-bike Up to 3 hours 1500yen/ 1day 2000yen
＜10/1～＞
Folding E-bike Up to 3 hours 1000yen/ 1day 1500yen
E-cross bike and E-mountain bike Up to 3 hours 2000yen/ 1day 3000yen
Cross bike Up to 3 hours 1500yen/ 1day 2000yen

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29/08/2023

Grapes, Pears and Chestnuts... Seasonal fruits and vegetables are on sale at KaRaRi the road side station, in Uchiko.

Beer bottles in the last picture are original craft beer named "Uchiko The Beer".
They use Jabara citrus which is Uchiko's specialty. Please give it try when you are in Uchiko town.

【Road side station KaRaRi】
Address: 2452 Uchiko, Kita District, Ehime, Japan
Open: 8:00AM~5:00PM
Close: Jan.1st to 3rd

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23/08/2023

●〇● 9/29＆30 Uchiko Moon Watching ●〇●

『Yokaichi Machinami Moon Watching 』will be held on September 29th and 30th at Yokaichi & Gokoku Historic District Preservation Zone in Uchiko town, Ehime, Japan.

From 6 PM on both days, paper lanterns will be lighten up by candle lights.
There will be Japanese harp (Koto) play and music and dance.
At Kosho-ji temple, you can buy Japanese sweets. (100 pieces only, price is 300 yen)
At Kamihaga residence, music concert with Shinobue which is a Japanese woodwind instruments.

IF you are driving, please park your car at Machinami Parking. From 5 PM, it will be free of charge. The street of main area will be car-free promenade.

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Want to enjoy the Moon viewing in KIMONO?

Rental Yukata (summer cotton kimono) and wearing experience
Cost : 3900 yen / Time : ①17：00～　②18：00～
Please book in advance.
Contact : [email protected]
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18/08/2023

This weekend, We have Bunraku (Japanese traditional puppet show at Uchiko-za theatre!! There some same-day tickets for morning performance (starts from 10 AM) are available on both 19th and 20th. Please come and take the chance to experience Japan tradition at Uchiko-za, over 100 years old Japanese theatre.

〈Tickets〉3000yen~8000yen depend on the seats

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14/08/2023

Matcha shaved ice at Naru cafe, Uchiko town, Ehime, Shikoku, JAPAN.

There is azuki beans and vanilla ice-cream inside. Very nice!

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11/08/2023

Fresh fruits are on sale at the road station KARARI.

Check out the hand made gelato as well!

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01/08/2023

Sunflower field in Misogi district, Uchiko town.

There are 2 fields this year at Misogi area. One is in front of the community space "Misogi-no-sato", and other is right side of the weeping cherry tree of Misogi.
Both places are 20 minutes drive away from Uchiko town center.

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29/07/2023

Shaved Ice with Mikan(Japanese mandarin orange) syrup at Uchikobare cafe.



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25/07/2023

Summer is here!!!

Yukata is cotton kimono that we wear in summer. You can rent and get dressed by local kimono group in the historic district in Uchiko. Please visit our website for more info.
https://uchikogenic.com/en/do/kimono/

The gelato is from the road station KARARI. They make great gelato made with local produced fruits and vegetables.

It's super hot but, there are many way to enjoy the summer in Japan.

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19/07/2023

Uchiko Sasa Festtival on August 6th & 7th.
(Note: the pictures are taken in the past)

Sasa means bamboo leaves. We celebrate the star festival in August according a Japanese old calendar instead of July 7th.

On the Honmachi road, where Uchiko visitor's centre and the Shimohaga soba restaurant are facing to will be a pedestrian street and decorated with paper chandeliers.

It would be a nice day to take pictures.

If you are planning to visit Ehime or Shikoku during the dates, please come and check it out.

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18/07/2023

Umbrella Art at Nanze's courtyard, Uchiko town, Ehime, Shikoku, Japan.

This can be enjoy until mid August. (The schedule may change due to the weather or other events.)

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07/07/2023

Rice terrace of Izumidani, Uchiko town, Ehime, Shikoku, Japan.

The sun reflects water between rice plants, so shiny and beautiful.

Kakashi, scarecrows that are hand made by local farmers are guarding the precious rice terrace.

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26/06/2023

We upload new video on our YouTube channel!
Uchiko-chan did a short Shikoku pilgrimage this time. She stated from Uchiko town to reach 44 Taiho-ji temple.
Please check it out!

https://youtu.be/8J9jXRbo6a0

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05/06/2023

We had Mr. Bourgeois write an article about Uchiko town.
Please check out the link! The article is written in French as well.
Thank you so much, Sebastien!!

When Ayaka Sakamoto, a tour guide and friend, told me about the city of Uchiko (内子), I regretfully noticed that this name was totally unknown to me but very quickly, my ignorance gave way to an overflowing curiosity ! Last April, the opportunity arose to go and discover this small town in Ehime ...

22/05/2023

Fireflies at Kakiwara river in Uchiko town, Ehime, Shikoku, JAPAN.

15minutes taxi ride from Uchiko town center or JR Uchiko station.

Please be sure to DO NOT use flush light. Fireflies hate strong lights.

17/05/2023

A guided tour for "Washi" lovers!!

【New private tour in Uchiko】
You get to visit a Japanese paper factory to see how Washi are made and make your own paper. And take the paper you just made to make a notebook by Japanese binding technique. Then visit ORIGAMI vending machine to get a small but unique souvenir. In the end, visit a kite museum to learn about kites and history of this area. When the weather is good, you can fly a kite on the riverside.
All those spots are in the same area called IKAZAKI, one of Uchiko suburb. You get to choose either having a short taxi ride and walk around the area or riding a bicycle the whole time*. The guide will take you through the residential area and stop at spots only locals would know.
Enjoy “Real Japan” at a lovely river side town.
*If it rains, it will be taxi ride and walk even you chose bicycle ride.

★Please check out website for more information★
https://uchikogenic.com/en/do/do-2355/

17/05/2023

【ISHIDATAMI】 Charcoal kiln and Yuge shrine Tour!!

A guided tour to learn about charcoal for Japanese tea ceremony at Ishidadami district, a beautiful SATOYAMA in eastern Uchiko.

Meet a charcoal maker at his kiln and learn about how he makes charcoals and how it affects to life in mountains.

Then, visit Yuge shrine, the symbol of Ishidatami district. In front of the shrine, there is a big pond and beautiful bridge with roof.

Move to Seiryu-en Park to have relax time with some coffee and local made bread toasted by charcoal. You get to see the charcoal on fire and communicate with the charcoal maker.

The park has old style water wheels and beautiful creek, surrounded by mountains.

You would enjoy a “Deep Japan” and the beauty of SATOYAMA of Ishidatami.

★Please check our website for more information↓↓★

https://uchikogenic.com/en/do/do-2354/