Uwajima: all 5 tours and excursions for your cruise

Discover the essence of Uwajima, a city shaped by deep agricultural traditions, pearl cultivation, and refined cultural arts. Begin your journey with a visit to the historic Yusumizugaura Terraced Fields, a dramatic landscape of stone-walled rice terraces overlooking the sea. As you walk through this beautifully preserved area, you will gain insight into the ingenuity and perseverance of generations of farmers who carved these terraces into steep hillsides to sustain local agriculture.Continue...

Step back in time as you explore Uchiko and Ozu, two beautifully preserved historical towns that reflect Japan’s architectural and cultural heritage. Begin in Uchiko Old Town, where traditional merchant houses, wax-making workshops, and elegant white-walled storehouses line narrow streets unchanged since the late Edo period. Accompanied by an expert local guide, stroll past well-preserved machiya and gain insight into the craftsmanship and prosperity that once defined this community.Continue...

Experience the heart of rural Japan through an immersive encounter with Uwajima’s rice-growing community. Begin at Michi-no-Eki Mima, where local farmers welcome you into their world and share personal stories about the challenges and pride of rice cultivation in modern Japan. Learn about the machinery used in planting, compare traditional and contemporary techniques, and hear firsthand how changing demographics have impacted agriculture across the country.Then, step into the rice paddies...

Experience the spiritual and cultural heritage of Ehime Prefecture through a journey that combines a mountain hike, Zen practice, and the historic atmosphere of Ozu.Begin with a scenic hike to Nyoho-ji Temple, ascending through a peaceful natural setting to reach this historic Buddhist sanctuary. Upon arrival, enjoy a guided visit of the temple grounds and learn about its history, traditions, and role within the local community.The experience continues with a Zen meditation session in the Buddha...

Discover two of Uwajima’s most treasured cultural landmarks, where history, architecture, and landscape design come together to reflect the region’s heritage.Begin at Uwajima Castle, one of Japan’s few surviving original castles. Perched atop a hill overlooking the city, the castle offers insight into the feudal history of the region while rewarding visitors with panoramic views across Uwajima and its surrounding coastline. As you explore the castle grounds and keep, learn about...