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Uchiko Merchant Town
内子町Ehime · Shikoku
Uchiko Merchant Town is renowned for its well-preserved Edo-period buildings that showcase the wealth of wax merchants. The town features a vibrant kabuki theater and a charming street dedicated to traditional washi paper, making it a unique cultural experience.
- Best season
- Spring
- Crowd level
- Moderate
- Rating
- 4.3· 571 reviews
- Opening hours
- Daily 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
- Admission
- Free to walk the Yokaichi-Gokoku merchant street. Kami-Haga-tei (the main historic house) charges ¥500 adults / ¥250 children; a 3-museum combined ticket is ¥900 / ¥450 (discounted to ¥700 / ¥350 through end of 2028).
- Nearest station
- Uchiko Station
Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.
Today
9:00–16:30Admission
- Free to walk the Yokaichi-Gokoku merchant street. Kami-Haga-tei (the main historic house) charges ¥500 adults / ¥250 children; a 3-museum combined ticket is ¥900 / ¥450 (discounted to ¥700 / ¥350 through end of 2028).
Stored weekly hours
Daily 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
How to get there
From Takamatsu Station · ~2h 28m by car
Tags
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