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Town in Shikoku, Japan
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Uchiko (内子町 uchiko-cho) is a town in Ehime Prefecture, Japan. Most visitors come to see Uchiko's historic district, which is unique in Japan for its yellow-colored buildings.
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内子座
Built in 1916 to commemorate the ascension of Emperor Taisho, it is a 2-story theater still in use today. The theater can be toured by visitors when there are no events going on.
上芳我邸
The Kamihaga Family was one of the city's most prosperous wax producing families. The residence is preserved and furnished and includes information about the family as well as Uchiko's wax production.
大村家住宅
Home of a former indigo-dying merchant. It is one of the oldest buildings in the town with its business predating the start of wax-making in the town.
町家資料館
Built in 1783, it is now a small folk museum with old daily living objects and farming tools.
かば忠
A Chinese restaurant
ツム・シュバルツェン・カイラー
A German restaurant with a German chef. The Keiler family also serves their own Keiler beer.
石畳の宿
An old farmhouse relocated here and turned into an accommodation. The building itself is really attractive inside. It has an irori, traditional fireplace in the floor, which can be used. Stays include dinner and breakfast.
1529-1 Uchiko
The only business hotel in the town.
Uchiko is served by the JR Uchiko Line with two stations in the town, Uchiko Station and Iyo-Tachikawa Station.
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