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Port of Uwajima
This port started life as a landing place for boats on a section of the moat around Uwajima Castle, which was built in 1601 on the hills overlooking the sea. In recent years, it has been equipped with facilities such as a cargo loading bay and a ferry wharf, in order to accommodate larger ferries to meet a rising demand for sightseeing, and provide necessary equipment for the fishing industry. It now plays an important role as a base for fisheries and mid-distance ferries.
Sightseeing highlights of surrounding area
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- Uwajima Castle Tower
- This graceful castle tower is a precious monument that has remained unchanged since its heyday. Seen from above, the outer walls take the form of an irregular pentagon.
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- Yusu Mizugaura Rice Paddies
- The stone steps lining the steep incline to the distant peak are history itself, carved out by pioneers many years ago. They command breathtaking views over the Uwa Sea.
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- Taga-Jinja Shrine
- On display are tens of thousands of artifacts and pieces of literature relating to religions, folklore, and customs from all over the world, collected by a previous chief priest.
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- Nanraku-en Garden
- Seasonal flowers such as irises and plum and cherry blossoms surround upper and lower ponds in this 153,322m2 Japanese garden.
Culture
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- Foods >
- Uwajima taimeshi (sea bream on rice)
- Taimeshi is a local dish featuring slices of raw sea bream pickled in soy sauce and eggs and served on top of hot rice.
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- Uwajima pearl
- Uwajima is one of the leading pearl-farming regions in Japan. Uwajima cultured pearls are believed to be the highest quality in Japan.
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- Event >
- Uwajima Ushi-oni Matsuri (festival of a Japanese monster with a head of cow and body of a devil) (late July)
- Parades featuring huge floats in the shape of the legendary monster Ushi-Oni, which is also a charm against evil, wind through the streets of Uwajima. Also features bull fights and fireworks displays.
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- Heritage >
- Itsukushima Shinto Shrine
- Itsukushima Shrine is located on Miyajima. Since ancient times, Miyajima, itself, has been worshipped as a god. In the latter half of the 12th century, Taira no Kiyomori (the most powerful lord at that time) built the current shrine. Itsukushima, where the shrine was built, is called Aki no Miyajima (“Miyajima of Aki region”) and is known as one of Japan’s “three beauty spots”. Many tourists, both from inside and outside Japan, visit this place. Hira-butai (a flat stage made of wood on which a play is performed) is one of Japan’s “three beautiful stages”. The other two stages are that of Ishi-butai (stage made of stone) of Shitennouji (Tennouji-ku, Osaka) and that of Ishi-butai of Sumiyoshi-taisha (Sumiyoshi-ku, Osaka).
Excursion information
| 2 hour course | Visit to Uwajima Castle Tower |
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| 4 hour course | Get a feel for local lifestyles by experiencing pearl extraction |
| 6 hour course | Enjoy delicious local cuisine after trekking in the Onigajo mountain range |
Passenger terminal information
Sales points, sales of special products, pearl gallery, ushi-oni gallery, tourist information center available within the port. Welcome event also available
Facilities for the disabled
No facilities
Location
Sakaemachiminato, Uwajima-shi, Ehime, 798-0031
Access
| Nearest station | Uwajima Station on JR Yosan/Yodo Lines (40 mins on foot, 10 mins by taxi) |
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| Airport | Matsuyama Airport (120 mins by bus, 100 mins by taxi) |
Tourist information center
Uwajima Tourism Association
1-318-16 Benten-cho, Uwajima City, Ehime, 798-0006
TEL : +81-895-22-3934
Service for foreign visitors available, including tourist information, bicycle rental, and pedicab service.
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