Uwajima Travel Guide

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Things to Do  

Sex shrine

Sex shrine, Uwajima

 salisbury3933 Says:  There is a shrine/museum in town devoted to all matters sexual, and this is the main reason for most people to come to Uwajima. There's all manner of phallic objects on display, as well as any number of different displays of a sexual nature.When I visited it was 800 yen to... 

Uwajima castle

Uwajima castle, Uwajima

 salisbury3933 Says:  It's a bit of a hike up the hill, but at the top awaits Uwajima castle. Nothing special as far as castles go, and not especially remarkable, but interesting enough to visit if you are in town. 

Hotels  

Uwajima Oriental Hotel

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Hotel Kotobuki

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Transportation  

Southwards

Southwards, Uwajima

 salisbury3933 Says:  There are also buses and trains that head southwards towards Kochi prefecture.The frequency isn't that great (every couple of hours) due to the sparseness of the population, nor are the trains fast, but travelling around this part of Japan is great fun. 

From Matsuyama

From Matsuyama, Uwajima

 salisbury3933 Says:  There are express trains and also buses to Uwajima from Matsuyama. The bus is cheaper, but slower. Both tend to be hourly in frequency. 

Shopping  

Pearls: Pearls

Pearls: Pearls, Uwajima

 salisbury3933 Says:  Pearls are one of the specialties of this area. My wife managed to get some necklaces quite cheaply when we were in Uwajima. Worth trying to hunt some down. 

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 It's a bit of a hike up the hill, but at the top awaits Uwajima castle. Nothing special as far as castles go, and not especially remarkable, but interesting... 

 

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 I visited Uwajima a couple of times when I lived in Matsuyama. It's not a particularly big, or important city, but has one or two attractions. The pearl industry is big in Uwajima, and some bargains... 

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