Ehime Prefecture district, Ehime Prefecture, Japan

Places to visit near Ōzu

Ōzu is a town in Ehime Prefecture district, Ehime Prefecture, Japan, home to about 38,833 people. Within 50 km by road there are 129 places to visit — 12 buddhist sites, 31 forts & heritage, 28 hill stations & viewpoints and 4 temples. The must-see places are Ozu Castle (2 km), Bekkaku 8 Toyogabashi Bridge (5 km) and Kosho-ji Temple (15 km).

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Ōzu, Ehime Prefecture
Ōzu, Ehime Prefecture district, Ehime Prefecture, Japan. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Ōzu at a glance

Location
Ehime Prefecture district, Ehime Prefecture, Japan
Population
about 38,833
Coordinates
33.5000° N, 132.5500° E
Places within 50 km
129 (20 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to March for buddhist sites; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for temples

Top places to visit near Ōzu

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Buddhist sites near Ōzu

35 buddhist sites within 100 km of Ōzu. The closest is Bekkaku 8 Toyogabashi Bridge (5 km). Best time: october to march.

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Forts & heritage near Ōzu

31 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ōzu. The closest is Ozu Castle (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Ōzu

30 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Ōzu. The closest is Mt. Tomisu (2 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Temples near Ōzu

15 temples within 100 km of Ōzu. The closest is Yuge Shrine (22 km); the best-known is Warei Shrine (38 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Ōzu

14 waterfalls within 100 km of Ōzu. The closest is 滝の権現様 (5 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Museums near Ōzu

13 museums within 100 km of Ōzu. The closest is 大洲市立博物館 (2 km); the best-known is 開明学校 (19 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Ōzu

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 68 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ōzu
  2. 2 km Ozu Castle · heritage site, Ehime Prefecture
  3. 5 km Bekkaku 8 Toyogabashi Bridge · Buddhist site, Ehime Prefecture
  4. 10 km Kosho-ji Temple · Buddhist site, Kita
  5. 31 km 43 Meiseki-ji · Buddhist site, Ehime Prefecture
  6. 1 km 開明学校 · museum, Ehime Prefecture
  7. 19 km Back to Ōzu

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How to reach Ōzu

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    Within 15 km of Ōzu

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ōzu by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Buddhist sites1235Bekkaku 8 Toyogabashi Bridge (5 km)
    Forts & heritage3131Ozu Castle (2 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2830Mt. Tomisu (2 km)
    Temples415Yuge Shrine (22 km)
    Waterfalls1114滝の権現様 (5 km)
    Museums1313大洲市立博物館 (2 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves89Kuroshima (24 km)
    Parks68冨士山公園 (2 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs55Asagiri Lake (21 km)
    Beaches & coast35青石海岸 (21 km)
    Other attractions44Garyu Sanso (Mountain Retreat) (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens33Tensyaen Garden (40 km)
    Caves11穴神鍾乳洞 (35 km)

    Ōzu: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ōzu?

    Ozu Castle (heritage site, about 2 km), Bekkaku 8 Toyogabashi Bridge (Buddhist site, about 5 km), Kosho-ji Temple (Buddhist site, about 15 km), 43 Meiseki-ji (Buddhist site, about 19 km), 開明学校 (museum, about 19 km), Garyu Sanso (Mountain Retreat) (attraction, about 1 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Ōzu?

    129 places on Spotwander: 12 buddhist sites, 31 forts & heritage, 28 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 temples, 11 waterfalls.

    Which is the nearest Buddhist site to Ōzu?

    Bekkaku 8 Toyogabashi Bridge, about 5 km by road; Bekkaku 7 Shusseki-ji (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Ōzu?

    Ozu Castle, about 2 km by road; Uchiko-za (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Ōzu?

    Mt. Tomisu, about 2 km by road; Mt. Nebuto (4 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ōzu?

    Start in Ōzu, visit Ozu Castle, then Bekkaku 8 Toyogabashi Bridge, then Kosho-ji Temple, then 43 Meiseki-ji, then 開明学校, and drive back — about 68 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ōzu?

    October to March for buddhist sites; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for temples.

    Towns near Ōzu

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Ōzu’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Ōzu on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.