Reconstructed Castle
○ Second 100 Castles
Ozu Castle
大洲城
A castle on a hilltop bend of the Hiji River in Ozu, Ehime, dramatically visible from below. In 2004 it was meticulously reconstructed using traditional techniques after studying the four original turrets that survive. Ozu is often called 'Iyo's little Kyoto.'
| Japanese Name | 大洲城 |
|---|---|
| Prefecture | 愛媛県 |
| Region | 四国 |
| Castle Type | Hill Castle |
| Year Built | 16th c. |
| Designation | 続100名城 |
| Coordinates | 33.5, 132.55 |