Ozu Castle

大洲城

Ozu Castle stands in the city of Ozu in Ehime. It is one of the few Japanese castles whose keep was rebuilt in wood instead of reinforced concrete. Visitors can go inside the keep and look around the castle grounds. Guests can even book an overnight stay and have the whole castle to themselves.

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Visitor information

Opening hours: Open 9:00–17:00 (last admission 16:30).
Admission: Adults 550 yen, children (under 15) 220 yen, children under 5 free.

Hours and fees can change. Please check the official website before you go.

Good to know

Overnight stays in the castle can be reserved.
The keep was reconstructed with wood, not reinforced concrete.

Tips for Muslim visitors

The stairs inside the castle are steep; staff remind visitors with small children to take care.
Inside many castle keeps you take off your shoes and climb steep, narrow wooden stairs. Wear socks and clothing that is comfortable for climbing.
Castle grounds are large. Plan a prayer stop before or after your visit at one of the places to pray listed below.
Plan your visit around prayer times. Below are today's prayer times for Ehime and the verified places to pray nearby.
Food stalls and shops near popular sights usually do not have halal certification. Check the ingredients, or choose from the verified places on this site.