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Matsuyama, Japan
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Ōzu Old Town is a beautifully preserved historic district in western Shikoku, offering one of the most authentic castle-town atmospheres in rural Japan. Set along the Hijikawa River in Ozu, the town prospered during the Edo period as a regional administrative and trading centre.
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Reconstructed keep with excellent views over the town and river.
Ōzu is accessible by train from Matsuyama, the largest city in the region, with regular services taking around an hour. From Ōzu Station, the old town is a short bus or taxi ride away.
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