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Ozu Garyu Sanso

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Ozu Garyu Sanso

臥龍山荘

Ehime · Shikoku

Ozu Garyu Sanso is an exquisite Meiji-era villa perched on a cliff, offering stunning views of the surrounding landscape. Visitors can experience traditional cormorant fishing during night tours, a unique cultural activity that showcases local fishing techniques.

Why we picked it

Mainstream travelers often overlook this site due to its remote location and the focus on more popular tourist destinations in Shikoku.

Best season
Spring · Autumn
Spring and autumn for pleasant weather and beautiful scenery
Crowd level
Moderate
Rating
4.4· 1,486 reviews
Opening hours
Daily 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.

Admission
Adults ¥550.
Website
garyusanso.jp

Today

9:00–16:30¥550

Stored weekly hours

Daily 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Tags

villacormorant fishinghistory

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