Ehime AJET

Ozu City, Hijikawa Town and Nagahama Town.

 

Ozu City [大洲市]

Known as the Little Kyoto of Iyo, Ozu is home to traditional sights like its castle and historic district, as well as many modern commodities including a movie theater and plenty of shopping. It encompasses the towns of Ozu, Nagahama, Hijikawa and Kawabe with a combined population of about 48,000.

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Kawabe Village [河辺村]

Kawabe is a small village just south of Ozu with a population of around 1,200. Nestled in the mountains of western Ehime, it’s known affectionately as a place where visitors “lose track of time.”

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Hijikawa Town [肱川町]

A small town located in the mountains of Ozu, Hijikawa is home to about 2,500 people and the Hiji River. “A kind breeze to welcome you, your hometown: Hijikawa.”

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Nagahama Town [長浜町]

Nagahama is a small town located on the coast where the Hijikawa River meets the Seto Inland Sea. Most of its 9,000 residents are involved in the concrete, fishing or agricultural industries. Come check out the student-run Nagahama Aquarium with fish from all across Japan!

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