Culture
Ikazaki Kite Fighting Festival
On May 5th every year, teams fight it out on the banks of the Oda River in Ikazaki--with traditional Japanese paper kites.
Culture
Uchiko-za
Enter Uchiko-za, the historical kabuki theatre in Uchiko, and you immediately feel that sense of anticipation as before a show.
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Activity
Japanese Papermaking in Ikazaki
Learn about the history of Japanese paper (washi) in the Uchiko area and make your own sheet in a real workshop.
Activity
The Chisei Area of Uchiko
This bank of the Oda River is an ideal spot for a relaxing spring picnic or summer barbeque with family and friends.
Shopping
Ready, Set, Kimono!
Find your special treasure among loads of bargain kimono at the Nana no Ichi market in Uwa, Ehime. Second-hand kimono and accessories..
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Activity
Japanese Papermaking in Ikazaki
Learn about the history of Japanese paper (washi) in the Uchiko area and make your own sheet in a real workshop.
Culture
Uchiko's Sasa Matsuri
Uchiko's main street is decked out with colorful paper and bamboo decorations for three days. Teams dress in yukata or other..
Culture
Ikazaki Kite Fighting Festival
On May 5th every year, teams fight it out on the banks of the Oda River in Ikazaki--with traditional Japanese paper kites.
Gallery
Uchiko-za
Ehime
Uchiko's Sasa Matsuri
Ehime
Ishidatami
Ehime
Uchiko Machinami
Ehime
Ready, Set, Kimono!
Ehime
Mount Kannan
Ehime