Ozu City, known as Little Kyoto

Ozu City (大洲市, Ōzu) is a castle town with a strong traditional feel located in the Nayo region of western Ehime Prefecture, Shikoku, Japan. Ozu City in Ehime Prefecture is an attractive tourist destination that lives up to its reputation as a “little Kyoto,” with well-preserved castle walls, old streets, and traditional events. In particular, it is a place where you can deeply experience Japanese traditional culture and history through things like staying in a castle or experiencing Ukai.