Spots in Uchiko Area

  • Kami Haga Residence and Wax Museum
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    4.5
    58 Reviews
    Travel / Tourism
    Ehime Pref. Kitagunuchikochou Uchiko 2696
    This historical building of 1894, now open as a museum, was once the residence of Kami Haga family, the main branch family of the Hon Haga family, one of the largest domestic wax producers in the country. There are ten main buildings on the grounds including the main house and annexes, and boiler room, designated as a National Important Cultural Property. Inside the residence is an exhibition space, and materials related to mokuro (Japan tallow) production and bleaching mokuro in Uchiko district are displayed.

    This wax museum was very interesting. There was some English signage which gave us enough understanding. Worth a look.

  • Museum of Commercial and Domestic Life
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    4.0
    44 Reviews
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Ehime Pref. Kitagunuchikochou Uchiko 1938
    The Museum of Commercial and Domestic Life is located in Uchiko Town. The building that houses the Museum is itself of great interest, having formerly been an apothecary’s shop that operated during the Edo and Meiji periods. Mannequins and period utensils are used to recreate the scene in the apothecary’s shop as it would have been in years gone by; the unique, highly-realistic mannequins surprise visitors by welcoming them using authentic phrases (researched with experts familiar with the period). The realistic scenes—which include the owners’ family eating together with the apprentices, the housemaid cooking a meal, and little details such as someone talking to himself as he works—are very popular with visitors. Models are used to present information about Uchiko Town’s history and way of life, famous local individuals, etc.

    OK, it has talking dolls, but after the experience of the whole town in general, and the wax factory, it comes off second best. Can be missed.

  • Roadside Station Uchiko Fresh Park KaRaRi
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    4.0
    13 Reviews
    Transportation
    Ehime Pref. Kitagunuchikochou Uchiko 2452
    This rest temple is located along National Route 379 in Uchiko Town, Kita County, Ehime Prefecture. In addition to a center providing information about tourism and transportation, there are also several facilities that make the temple a hub for local exchange and tourism. Onsite is a farmer’s market where local vegetables, fruits, flowers, and specialty goods are sold, as well as a workshop that provides freshly baked bread and ham and restaurants that serve dishes with a local flavor. Popular items include Uchiko-made ham and sausage, which uses technology from Germany itself, and gelato made with fresh local fruits.

    ランチに行きましたが、オープン前から人が並んでいました。ハーフバイキング形式で、メインを注文し、サラダとお惣菜がバイキングでした。内子豚がおススメのようで、焼肉やハンバーグ、ソーセージがありました。私は内子豚のピザ、他の人は内子豚のもろみ焼を注文。どちらも美味しかったです。お惣菜も人気があるのはすぐなくなっていました。(ややしばらくして補充されていましたが)天気の良い日は、吊り橋を渡って 食後の散...

  • Auberge Uchiko
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    4.5
    27 Reviews
    Accommodations / Hot Spring
    Ehime Pref. Kitagunuchikochou Ikazaki Otsu 485-2 (in Ryuwa Park)
    Just five minutes from the JR Uchiko Station by car, the conception of this hotel located in Uchiko Town is very modern, yet preserves the Japanese essence. The restaurant preparing delicately flavored French cuisine from local produce and the hot spring bathing, available also to day visitors, is very popular. The open-air bath that channels the spring water directly, and the indoor bath are both available for guests.

    We chose to spend one night at Auberge Uchiko given its convenient location between Matsuyama and Uwajima, not to mention Uchiko itself being a nice tourist destination in its own right. The property...

  • Omori Japanese Candle shop
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    4.0
    26 Reviews
    Travel / Tourism
    Ehime Pref. Kitagunuchikochou Uchiko 2214
    Omori Japanese Candle is a shop selling traditional Japanese wax candles, located in Uchiko Town, where the wax-making and Washi (traditional Japanese hand-made paper) industries flourished during the Edo and Meiji periods. A section of a wax candle made in the traditional way (which has been handed down for over 200 years) shows a ring-like pattern; with no coloring or decorative motifs, the candles have a simple beauty. These are long-lasting candles that produce little soot and don’t suffer from dripping wax. The candles have attracted a great deal of interest in other countries, and are featured on the website of the British Museum. Omori Japanese Candle is located around 15 minutes’ walk from Uchiko Station.

    Although I had earmarked the Candle Shop for a visit prior to arriving in Uchiko, I must have passed-by the unassuming entrance to the shop several times before I realised that the paper lantern with...

  • Kosho-ji Temple
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    3.5
    18 Reviews
    Travel / Tourism
    Ehime Kita-gun Uchikocho Shiromawari 117

    After several hours traversing the historic streets of Uchiko, I finally worked my way up to the Kosho-ji Temple before heading back to the JR Station. Kosho-ji is not one of the 88 temples...

  • Uchiko-za Kabuki Theatre
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Ehime Pref. Kitagunuchikochou Uchiko 2102
    This is a two-story theatre building with a gabled and tiled roof which was built in 1916, and its wooden architectural structure is representative of Aichi Prefecture. It was temporarily remodelled into a cinema, and there were also plans to demolish the building due to its deterioration, but in 1985 due to the zeal of the townspeople, the building was restored to its original condition at the time of being initially constructed. Public performances are done making best use of such things as “hanamichi” (stage–passages), “mawari-butai” (revolving stage), “masu-seki” (box seats) and Japanese musical accompaniment behind black bamboo screen. Again it is also possible to participate in a tour of the interior of the theatre when there are no events being held.
  • Ikazaki Kite Museum
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    4.5
    7 Reviews
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Ehime Kita-gun Uchikocho Ikazaki Ko 1437
    This museum in Ikazaki, Uchiko Town, Kita County is Japan’s first publicly-operated museum specializing in kite. It features a permanent collection of around 400 kites from around Japan and the world including the kites used in the Ikazaki Big Kite Battle, a traditional event of the region. The museum also offers kite-making classes (reservation required).

    Lots of wonderfully decorated kites fill 4 rooms, along with kite making and kite flying tools. This town & the kite museum hold a kite flying contest every year. The man who sold us our tickets...

  • Honhaga Family Residence
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    4.5
    5 Reviews
    Travel / Tourism
    Ehime Kita-gun Uchikocho Uchiko 2888
    This historic building is located in Uchiko, Uchiko Town, Kita County. The mansion was built in 1899 by the Honhaga family, a local wealthy merchant family who made their fortune in the production of Japan wax. The residence has been designated as a National Important Cultural Property. Although the interior is not open to the public, visitors can see its exterior, which is decorated with Namako walls and plaster carvings, as well as the garden.

    Well worth the time and the money. Huge site explains the intricacies of wax making. Very photogenic in autumn, and probably spring too.

  • Ecofarm Uchiko
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    5.0
    2 Reviews
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Ehime Kita-gun Uchikocho Osehigashi 3866
    This fruit farm is located in Osehigashi, Uchiko Town, Kita County, Ehime Prefecture. The farm grows strawberries, blueberries, grapes, peaches, apples, Japanese pears, and more. The farm offers fun seasonal fruit picking for a variety of fruits (reservation required), such as strawberries from December to around May. The farm also sells its fruits direct.

    ぶどう狩り目的でおじゃましました。あらかじめ予約すると、テーブル席が利用でき、快適にぶどう狩りを楽しめます。座席やブログ畑はきちんと手入れされており、座席には子供用の椅子もあり、家族連れにはありがたいです。また、ブルーベリーは、大変おいしく、ぶどうやブルーベリーは持帰りもできるのですが、大変お得に購入できました。また、園内で販売しているいちごとももジャムを購入したのですが、甘みがおさえられ、くだも...

  • SOL-FA Oda Ski Gelande
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Ehime Pref. Kitagunuchikochou Nakagawa Oda Miyama
    A ski resort situated at the foot of Mt. Amagoi towering in the center of Aichi Prefecture. The resort is known for its high speed, a 1,000-meter-long pair lift, the longest in the Shikoku region. Riders can reach the top of the mountain in a flash and, from there, getting a panoramic view of Mt. Ishizuchi, the Shikoku Karst, and the Matsuyama Plain. With seven courses, including the steep Techno Course and the Family Course, perfect for families with children, the resort offers an abundance of different slopes for everyone from beginners to advanced skiers. The huge lift side jump is used for air challenge competitions. The resort is the perfect place to enjoy all out ski fun.
  • Tourist Information Center Tabirian
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    4.0
    2 Reviews
    Travel / Tourism
    Ehime Kita-gun Uchikocho Uchiko 324 JR Uchiko Sta. Konai
    This tourist information center adjacent to Uchiko Station is located in Uchiko, Uchiko Town, Kita County. Some of the services it offers include providing information on sightseeing in the surrounding area, bicycle rentals, and luggage storage. It also has a shopping area where visitors can buy local specialties.

    高架となっている内子駅の真下、小さな駅舎の隣にある観光案内所。内子の観光マップを置いているので、駅を出たらまずここへ。

  • Rinsuke
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    4.0
    22 Reviews
    Gourmet / Alcohol
    Ehime Pref. Kitagunuchikochou Uchiko 2027
    Come enjoy traditional Southern-Ehime Taimeshi, rice with sea bream in this Japanese-style restaurant. In the central (Chuyo) and eastern (Toyo) regions, grilled whole sea breams are cooked with rice, but in the southern (Nanyo) region, around Rinsuke here in Uwajima, it features raw sliced sea bream which is placed on rice along with a special soy-sauce based sauce and egg yolk. Many restaurants will dissolve the egg yolk in a dashi fish broth, but here along with shredded nori and ground sesame seeds, a whole egg yolk is placed on top of the fresh sliced sea beam that completely covers the rice. Another popular menu item that is also served with their special sauce is a boiled barley and rice dish mixed with grated yam.

    内子座近くの「りんすけ」で鯛めしをいただく。 以前、徳島で食べた鯛めしは お米に鯛を入れて炊いたものだったが ここの鯛めしは、真鯛の刺身がのったもの。 卵とタレが絶妙でこれも絶品♪ 小鉢のあら煮も美味しい。 ミシュランにも掲載されているとか・・・ 「内子・大洲町並散策1日パス」で100円引き♪ クレジットカードは使用不可。 PAYPAY払いは可能。

  • Ishidatami no Yado
    Travel / Tourism
    Ehime Kita-gun Uchikocho Ishidatami 2877
    This inn operates out of a kominka (old Japanese home) built over a century ago. Boasting a stately exterior that belies its nature as a public inn, everything, from the management of the inn to the cuisine served to guests, is handled by local women living in Uchiko Town. Since it opened in 1994, this popular inn has been used by around 1,000 guests annually.
  • Odamiyama Gorge
    Travel / Tourism
    Ehime Kita-gun Uchikocho
    This gorge stretches along some 10 kilometers of the Kurokawa River inside Odamiyama National Forest in Odamiyama, Uchiko Town, Kita County. It is a place of scenic beauty where visitors can enjoy a rich natural environment with virgin forests of Japanese maple and Japanese zelkova. Visitors can also enjoy activities such as forest bathing along the gorge’s promenade, fishing in the mountain streams, and camping. An especially large number of people visit during the fall foliage season to see the amazing scenery along the gorge.
  • Sakami Kigetsudo
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    5.0
    1 Reviews
    Gourmet / Alcohol
    Ehime Kita-gun Uchikocho Uchiko 1959
    This Japanese sweets shop is located on Honmachi-dori Street in Uchiko, Uchiko Town, Kita County. Their specialty is their famous kurimanju (steamed chestnut buns), which have a history dating back more than a century. Other offerings include Japanese sweets such as monaka (red bean paste wafer sandwiches) as well as western-style sweets such as their limited-issue roll cakes.

    看板の店名の上に老舗と書いてあります。外観も素敵で、上の部分が白の格子になっています。この構造は内子では珍しいです。栗饅頭や最中を1個120円でばら売りしてくれてるので買いやすいです。最中は甘さ控えめで美味しかったです。

  • Machiya Shiryokan
    Travel / Tourism
    Ehime Kita-gun Uchikocho Uchiko 3023
    This history museum in Uchiko, Uchiko Town, Kita County is located inside of a restored and repaired machiya (townhouse) originally built in 1793. Visitors can tour the interior of the home, which has many of the characteristics of an Edo period machiya, and also see household goods, farming implements, and other items on display.
  • Tenjin Paper Factory
    Travel / Tourism
    Ehime Kita-gun Uchikocho Hiraoka Ko 1240-1
    This paper factory is located in Hiraoka, Uchiko Town, Kita County. It produces Ozu washi paper using methods that been passed down for generation s. Ozu washi paper has been designated as a Traditional Craft Products Designated by the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry. The factory has a shop that sells a variety of paper products including shoji (sliding paper door) paper, calligraphy paper, stationery, and accessory cases. The factory offers washi paper making experiences on weekdays (reservation required).
  • Yokaichi Gokoku Townscape
    Travel / Tourism
    Uchiko-cho, Kita-gun, Ehime Prefecture
    Unchanged historical buildings related to the mokuro (Japan tallow) wax industry, and traditional houses and warehouses line the former highway which developed with the wax industry from the end of the Edo period to the Meiji period. The town was selected as a National Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings in 1982 due to the actions of the town preservation movement.
  • Shimohagatei
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    4.5
    27 Reviews
    Gourmet / Alcohol
    Ehime Pref. Kitagunuchikochou Uchiko 1946
    This 140-year old remodeled merchant’s house with its historical ambience has been designated a registered tangible cultural property. Interior décor like its furniture and tableware is reminiscent of those days gone by. The restaurant uses Japanese buckwheat flour and Uchiko-grown vegetables. Their “Noasobi Bento” lunch box with local seasonal ingredients is always popular. The second floor is used as a gallery. In addition to selling local traditional crafts, events are held on a regular basis.

    140年前の商家を改築して使用しているとのことで、外観も店内も、とてもおそば屋さんの雰囲気ではありません。 料理もいろいろあって、歴史を感じられるものも。 ただ、食べている途中に2階のギャラリーの宣伝に来られたのは、さすがにマイナスポイントでした。

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Stretched across the northwest corner of Shikoku island, Ehime is a nature-rich prefecture boasting beautiful coastlines and a rural center where mountains play host to 26 of the Buddhist temples that make up the Shikoku Pilgrimage. Matsuyama is home to an original post-feudal castle as well as Dogo Onsen, one of the country’s oldest natural hot springs. The northern city of Imabari marks the entrance to the Shimano Kaido, a road that crosses six spectacular bridges and several islands, forming a route between Shikoku and mainland Honshu.

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