Once a year, the City of Ozu proudly welcomes visitors across Japan to enjoy the city’s beautiful Azalea Festival. Located on top of Ozu Mount Fuji Park, this festival will give you the chance to enjoy not only Ozu’s amazing azaleas but also a stunning view over Ozu [...]

While Ozu is mainly known as the little Kyoto of Ehime, Ozu city, however, offers one of the best little Showa period repositories of products, toys and other wonders. Here you can find old Japanese candy shops, toy stores, traditional restaurants and izakayas. […]

Founded in 1323, the Ryutakuji Temple of Seiyo is located at the entrance of Seiyo Ryutakuji Green Park. While Ryutakuji is open all year long to the public, the temple itself is actually closed as no more Monks are living there. It is however thanks to villagers living around […]

Located not far from Ryutakuji Temple, Katsura-Gawa and Mitaki Falls are Seiyo’s most famous natural attractions. Accessible to all and open 24/7 Katsura-Gawa and Mitaki Falls are worth checking if you are interested in nature and learn more about Seiyo’s natural wonders.