Ozu Castle Town
Photos: Tom Miyagawa Coulton
Nestled within the mountains of western Shikoku Island, just two kilometers inland from the Seto Inland Sea, Ozu was once a key military outpost and bustling river town. Today, it’s reemerging as the vibrant cultural center of the region, owing to its acclaimed approach to sustainable tourism, with the Nipponia Ozu Castle Town Hotel serving as its centerpiece. Discover more about Ozu's captivating transformation in Tom Schiller’s feature for BBC Travel—a testament to its charm as one of Japan's most delightful destinations.
