Garyu Sanso Villa

臥龍山荘

Garyu Sanso is a villa and garden in Ozu, built over more than ten years by Meiji-era trader Kawachi Torajiro. It overlooks Garyu-buchi, the most scenic spot on the Hiji River. Three buildings, Garyu-in, Furo-an and the storehouse, were named Important Cultural Properties of Japan in 2016. Visitors walk through the elegant tea-house style rooms and the garden.

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Visitor information

Opening hours: 9:00–17:00, last tickets 16:30.
Closed: Open all year.
Admission: Adults 550 yen, children (junior high and under) 220 yen. Combined ticket with Ozu Castle: adults 880 yen.
Getting there: About 6–7 minutes on foot from the nearest bus stops (Gururin Asamoya-mae, Ozu Honmachi).

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

Good to know

Free parking at Ozu Machi-no-Eki Asamoya (43 cars, 6 large vehicles).

Tips for Muslim visitors

On Sundays from April to October (except August), you can have matcha tea and Japanese sweets in the teahouse overlooking the Hiji River.
From JR Iyo-Ozu Station it is about a 25-minute walk to the villa.
Plan your visit around prayer times, and carry a travel prayer mat and a qibla app.
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.