Culture
Ikazaki Kite Fighting Festival 2026
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's Sasa Matsuri 2026
Uchiko's main street is decked out with colorful paper and bamboo decorations for three days. Teams dress in yukata or other..
Activities
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.
Activities
Ishidatami
Ishidatami is a small agricultural village in Uchiko where you can join in local seasonal festivals, enjoy outdoor activities, or..
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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Activities
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 2026
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 2026
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's Sasa Matsuri
Ehime
Ishidatami
Ehime
Uchiko-za
Ehime
Ready, Set, Kimono!
Ehime
Uchiko Machinami
Ehime
Mount Kannan
Ehime