A famous 100 castles that are easily accessible from Uwajima City. After enjoying the famous Uwajima sea bream rice, slowly climb up to the castle tower. The view is good, and although the exterior is small, it is a magnificent wooden castle tower with a main pillar. There is also a castle town, so it's nice to walk around. I was lucky because I also included the oldest turret (south turret).

The Uwajima castle is one of the few original castles in Japan. Smaller than other castles on Shikoku but it's one of the nicest looking castles I've seen. For only 200 yen you can enter the castle and get a great view of Uwajima town.

A truly beautiful castle with a phenomenal view to go with it. The hordes of tourists in Honshu sleeping on Shikoku. Absolutely loved seeing this gorgeous castle with only a handful of other lucky tourists. The 360 view of the city is stunning.

Beautiful castle on top of a hill with excellent views. If you want to enter the building, there’s a small fee. There’s also an easy parking lot by the visitor center at one of the entrances where the trail to the castle starts. It’s maybe 1 km hike to the top. There’s a gentle walking trail for most of the way but once you get close to the top, there are a lot of steep stairs with uneven rocks. So be prepared for a good workout and don’t attempt if you have mobility issues.

Absolutely amazing castle. Seems small on the outside, yet large on the inside. It offers beautiful views of the city of Uwajima from the top floor windows. Also it is worth noting, that the route to the castle goes through a forested area with very interesting trees and flowers. This area is a gem itself - it is like a small botanical garden.

Very beautiful and serene! Quiet and peaceful. The stairs inside the castle are scary to climb though.

Beautiful castle with view over the Harbor site and city. The way up was a short, nice little hike

The food was good but the atmosphere is not what it used to be. I used to really enjoy. Coming here for both the food and the lively, izakaya vibe but it’s all just a bit muted now.

Amazing! It's not easy to order if you don't know Japanese.

(Translated by Google) Caesar salad was delicious. Both the fish and skewers didn't have much flavor, but above all, the cost performance was very good. For about 3000 yen per person, I was full. (Original) シーザーサラダが美味しかったです。 お魚、串共に味はあんまりでしたが、何よりコスパがとてもよかったです。 1人3000円ほどでお腹いっぱいになりました。

(Translated by Google) The exterior has the feel of a long-established establishment, but the interior is modern. They mainly serve yakitori, sashimi, and local dishes. Everything is a step above the quality of your average izakaya. They also have manly-sized beers, which is great. (Original) 外観は老舗の感じがあるが中はモダンな感じ。焼き鳥と刺身、郷土料理がメイン。全て普通の大衆居酒屋のクオリティから一段上。ビールも男前サイズがあるのが素晴らしい。

(Translated by Google) I had sea bream rice. I was very satisfied with it for less than 1000 yen excluding tax. It was fresh, fun, and delicious to mix and arrange the food yourself and then eat it. (Original) 鯛めしをいただきました。税抜き1000円未満でとても満足することが出来ました。 自分でまぜて盛り付けてから食べるというのは新鮮で楽しく、美味しかったです。

(Translated by Google) I came here alone for a drink around 12 o'clock. I sat at the counter. When I looked at the menu...it was all lunch menus. Everything was cheap and looked delicious, but... I wanted to drink with delicious snacks!! The waiter said they don't have a sashimi menu, right? "Is it like an assortment?" Maybe they can, so I'll ask!! ...What arrived was their specialty, a masumori! The sashimi was delicious!! From the menu that is also served at lunch, 3 pieces of fried chicken 2 pieces of dried shrimp tempura 1 glass of draft beer 2 glasses of Hakushu highball This is what dried shrimp tempura is all about! Thick with a lot of small fish flavor! The flavor is just right! I think it was 240 yen per piece...I was so busy eating everything except the masumori that I forgot to take pictures💦 The fried chicken was a little lightly seasoned, but the broth was strong and the more I chewed, the more I could taste it! It was just like the fried chicken at "Karayoshi"! It was hot and crunchy, and definitely worth eating. There were couple seats for two at the counter. The rest were private rooms. Lunch was around 1000 yen, and the roast beef bowl looked delicious. I think the lunch menu included rice refills, salad bar, and coffee. More than anything, I was grateful that they served me the sashimi platter, which wasn't on the menu!!! A young boy served me, and I'm so grateful!!! It was a very pleasant day. The Hakushu Highball was 1100 yen, so the meal alone would be about 2500 yen for the above. Considering that two pieces of jacoten cost 500 yen, the masu platter in the photo would be about 1500 yen!! Good value for money! Good service! Good taste! I'll visit again. (Original) 12時頃、1人で昼飲みで来店。 カウンター席に着座。 メニューを見ると……ランチメニューばかり。 どれも安くて、美味しそうだったけど… 私は美味しいアテで「飲みたい！！」 店員さんに刺身的なメニューはないよね？ 「盛り合わせみたいな感じですか？」 もしかしたら出来るかも知れないので、聞いて来ます！！ ……到着したのが、名物の升盛り！ 刺身が美味い！！ ランチでも提供されてるメニューから、 唐揚げ3個 ジャコ天2枚 生✖️1杯 白州ハイボール✖️2杯 これぞジャコ天！小魚感たっぷりの分厚目！ 良い塩梅の味です！ 1枚240円だったかな…升盛り以外は食べるのに夢中で写真忘れてます💦 唐揚げも少し薄目の下味でしたが、しっかりお出汁が効いてて噛めば噛むほど味が感じられました！ 「からよし」の唐揚げにそっくりでした！ アッツアツ、ザクザク、食べる価値ありです。 カウンター席には、2名掛けのカップルシート有り。 後は個室になってました。 ランチは1000円前後、ローストビーフ丼も美味しそうでした。 ランチメニューはご飯お代わり、サラダバー、コーヒー付きだったかな？ 何より、メニューに無い刺し盛りにご対応を頂けた事に感謝！！！ 若い男の子が対応してくれましたが、本当にありがとう！！！ とても気持ちの良い一日となりました。 白州ハイボールは1,100円だったので、 食事代だけだと上記で2500円くらいですか。 ジャコ天が2枚500円を考えると、写真の升盛りは1500円程度のお値段！！ コスパ良し！接客良し！味良し！ またお伺いいたします。

(Translated by Google) This izakaya is open for lunch. They have a variety of lunch menu items, but the daily lunch on this day was a three-color rice bowl and fried chicken for around 1,100 yen. For this price you get a salad bar (a large plate with a huge amount of vegetables on it, where you can help yourself) and coffee (you can pour as much as you want)! There were a lot of customers, but the restaurant is spacious. If you're worried about finding a seat, it's a good idea to make a reservation. They also serve local Uwajima cuisine. They have a lively atmosphere, which is typical of an izakaya, and it's nice. (Original) ランチ営業ありの居酒屋さんです。 ランチメニューも色々ありますがこの日の日替わりランチは三色丼と唐揚げで１１００円くらいでした。 このお値段でサラダバー（大きい皿に大量の野菜が盛ってあるのを自分で取る）とコーヒー（何倍でも自分で注いいタイプ）がついてる！ お客さんは多かったですが店内も広いです。 席が心配なら予約が安心です。 宇和島郷土料理もあります。 居酒屋さんらしい元気の良さもいいですね。

Lovely! It was so peaceful and serene. Personally, I don't think ¥500 is worth it but I understand the money goes for the upkeep. It will be even more beautiful when the flowers (lilies and wisteria) are in bloom.

We bought 4 sets of admission ticket for both 南樂園and天郝園 （共用通用券） from 南樂園 costed ¥2200 on 9Dec19, but when we arrived to Tenshaen found it was closed. How can I get refund.

Beautiful gardens. Iris were blooming.

No other adjective needed - gorgeous!

Amazing.

Meticulously maintained garden dating back to 1866, with a lot of thought put into its layout and plant selection by feudal lord Date. An oasis of peacefulness in the city of Uwajima. The parking lot was free to use. The staff were friendly. The entrance fee is 500 yen. You can also purchase quite a large bag of carp pellets for only 100 yen. And dont forget that the park has one out of five stamps for your free Uwajima post card!

(Translated by Google) This is a daimyo garden with a strolling pond created by Date Munetoshi, the second lord of the Uwajima domain. It's best to visit during the wisteria season. Those who enjoy looking at stones and bamboo will enjoy it all year round. The explanations of the highlights on the garden map you receive upon admission are easy to understand. A set ticket for this garden, Uwajima Castle Keep, and Date Museum is 500 yen cheaper than paying separately. (Original) 宇和島藩2代藩主・伊達宗利の造った池泉回遊式の大名庭園です。 藤の咲く季節に行くと良いです。石や竹を見るのが好きな人は、1年を通して楽しめると思います。入場時にもらった園内マップの見所解説がわかりやすいです。 ここと宇和島城天守と伊達博物館のセット券は、個別に支払うより500円安いです。

We found two vegan souvenirs here. It’s a huge place offering vegetables, fruits, juices and souvenirs. It saved us lots of time searching for gifts.

They have Royces Ice Cream there!!

good place for eat and shopping in Uwajima

Good middle point for lunch

A rest area with the stores

cheap

(Translated by Google) I always go there when I'm on a business trip to Uwajima. The roadside station sells high-quality local produce, seafood, fruits, and vegetables at low prices. When I'm on a business trip, it's heavy to carry back, but I always end up buying a lot of citrus fruits like mandarin oranges and seafood. There's also a Royce store, so there's a lot to enjoy. There are also several restaurants serving seafood bowls, which are really cheap, fresh, and delicious. On the day I tried the Uwajima Fisherman's Pickled Rice Bowl, and it was great to be able to enjoy a variety of pickled sashimi. There's also a giant ushi-oni statue displayed in an annex, which is said to be served at festivals. When I saw it for the first time, knowing nothing about it, it gave me goosebumps. I'd like to visit Uwajima during the Ushi-oni Festival someday. (Original) 出張で宇和島に行った時は必ず行きます。 道の駅で売られている地のもの、海産物や果物、野菜などいいものが安く手に入ります。 出張だと持って帰るのが重たいものの、みかんなどの柑橘系や海鮮ものなどをついつい買い込んでしまいます。 ロイズの店舗なども入っていて、いろいろ楽しめます。 また海鮮丼などを食べられるお店もいくつか入っていて、これがホントに安くて新鮮でおいしい。この日は宇和島漁師の漬け丼を食べましたがいろいろな刺身の漬けが楽しめて最高でした。 あと別棟にお祭りの時に出されるという巨大な牛鬼が飾られていて、何の知識もなく初めて見た時は、鳥肌ものでした。 いずれ、この牛鬼まつりの時に宇和島に来てみたいと思っています。

(Translated by Google) Authentic Sanuki Udon Nishizo 1-2-206-1 Bentencho, Uwajima City, Ehime Prefecture Jakoten udon 750 yen Cotton log⭐️3.00 2024/10/18 13:30 ・ #Sanuki udon in Shikoku for the first time in my life!! ️ ・・・😢It's delicious. It's delicious though... It has won some awards. When you come to Shikoku, you might think there's a udon restaurant at every intersection. Isn't there more in Fukuoka? Even if I searched for it, I couldn't find anything in Ehime. I was looking forward to it, but it was a shame. It has nothing to do with this shop though 😅 (Original) 本格讃岐うどん にし蔵 愛媛県宇和島市弁天町１丁目２−２０６−１ じゃこ天うどん750円 わたログ⭐️3.00 2024/10/18 13:30 ・ 人生初の四国で #讃岐うどん ‼️ ・・・😢美味しいです。美味しいですけど、、、 何か賞を受賞されています。 四国に来れば交差点毎にうどん屋さんあるかと思いきや。福岡の方が多くないかい？ 探しても愛媛は皆無で。楽しみにして来たのに残念でした。こちらのお店には関係無いですけどね😅

(Translated by Google) "Nishikura" was seriously delicious. It was so good I was almost moved. I ordered "Meat (with soft-boiled egg)." It came out in seconds after I ordered. The soup was a dashi broth, and I'm not sure if it was sweet because it was meat udon, but it did give me a sweet impression. I thought the udon would be chewier, but it was a little softer, to me. When I tried it... Which was better? I can't decide, but the soup and the udon were both delicious. I added shichimi (Japanese shichimi pepper) halfway through, and the taste was even more delicious. They didn't accept PayPay or other payments. (Maybe it's cash only?) In my opinion, It's a restaurant worth making the effort to visit. (Original) 「にし蔵」マジで美味かった。 ちょっと感動するくらいに美味しく頂きました。 「肉（温玉入り）」を注文。 注文してから出て来たのは「秒」でした。 汁は出汁汁で肉うどんだから甘めな味がしたのか分かりませんが甘い印象を受けました。 うどんはもっとコシが有るかと思いきや少し柔らかめ？と私は感じました。 食べてみると… どっちが美味かったのか？判断出来ないけど 汁とうどんを食べると兎に角美味いと感じる。 途中で七味を加えたら、更に美味しいと感じられる味わいでした。 PayPayなどには対応してませんでした。 （現金のみなのかな？） 私としては わざわざ行く価値があるお店だと思います。

(Translated by Google) I visited here at lunchtime while in Uwajima City. It was before 1pm on a Sunday, but the restaurant was full and I had to wait in line. They gave me the menu first. I ordered shrimp tempura bukkake, kamaten, and kake udon. The udon noodles were twisted and went down smoothly. The broth had a flavor similar to that of dried sea bass, giving it a distinct Sanuki udon taste. The oden was also delicious. The staff were friendly and I enjoyed my meal. I'd like to visit again if I'm in Uwajima again. (Original) 宇和島市に寄った際、ランチタイムに伺いました。 日曜の13時前でしたが、店内は満席で順番待ち。 先にメニュー表を渡してくれました。 海老天ぶっかけ、釜天、かけうどんをそれぞれ注文しました。 うどんは麺線が捻れていて喉越し良し。 出汁はいりこのような風味で讃岐うどんらしい味。 おでんも美味しかったです。 店員さんも親切で気持ち良く食事できました。 また宇和島に行くことがあれば伺いたいです。

(Translated by Google) This is a Sanuki udon restaurant near the port of Uwajima. It was selected as a Michelin Bib Gourmand in 2018, and seems to be a popular restaurant among locals. It was a very hot day, so I ordered a cold raw soy sauce udon (large). You can choose thin noodles, but this time I went for regular noodles. This was the right choice. The twisted and uneven noodles mixed well with the soy sauce, and were refreshing and smooth to eat. The unique chewy texture that is unique to Sanuki udon is also impressive. There are no photos, but you can also enjoy oden for 130 yen per stick. The restaurant was crowded, but the staff were cheerful and energetic, which made a good impression. Please note that payment is only by cash. If I have the opportunity to visit Uwajima, this is a restaurant I would like to stop by again. (Original) 宇和島の港近くにある讃岐うどんのお店。 2018年にはミシュランの「ピブグルマン」に選ばれたこともあり、地元でも知られた人気店のようです。 とても暑い日だったので、冷たい生醤油うどん（大）を注文。 細麺も選べますが、今回は通常の太さの麺にしました。これが正解。 ねじれや不揃いさのある麺が醤油とよく絡み、さっぱり、つるりといただけました。 讃岐うどんならではの、コシのある独特の食感も印象的です。 写真はありませんが、1本130円でおでんも楽しめます。 店内は混雑していましたが、店員さんは明るく元気な接客で好印象。 支払いは現金のみなのでご注意を。 宇和島に行く機会があれば、また立ち寄りたい一軒です。

(Translated by Google) This was my first time here. There doesn't seem to be much parking available. We walked in from another location. There are table seats and tatami rooms. What surprised me a little was that they put a plastic bag in with the water! We were told to put the disposable chopsticks, towel and bag away after we finished eating! After that, I ordered my husband's recommendation. I think it was the special shrimp tempura bukkake. For around 1200 yen, the two shrimp tempura were big and delicious! It came with potato tempura and pumpkin tempura. The noodles and broth were good! We also ordered inari sushi because we weren't full. It was delicious! (Original) 私は初めての利用。駐車場に置ける台数が少なそうです。私たちは他所から歩いて行きました。テーブル席と座敷があります。ちょっと驚いたのは水と一緒にナイロン袋が置かれたこと！食べ終わったら割り箸とお絞りとその袋を入れてくださいと言われました！その後、旦那のオススメを注文。特上えび天ぶっかけ？だったかな。1200円台で､えび天2本が大きくてウマイ❗いも天とカボチャ天がついてる。麺もつゆもイイね！物足りないので、いなり寿司も注文。美味しかった！

(Translated by Google) This is authentic Sanuki udon with chewy noodles mixed in a very tasty broth. Self-serve 🍢 is available. It's a little pricey, but it's worth it for the taste. (Original) 非常に美味しいお出汁にモチモチの麺が絡む本場讃岐うどん。 セルフで🍢有り。 お値段は少し張るがこの美味しさなら納得。

(Translated by Google) July 15th I went to a udon restaurant that I had been interested in for a while🍴*. The noodles had a good texture, the soup stock was just to my liking, and the tempura was crispy and delicious☺️ (Original) 7月15日 以前から気になってたうどん屋さんへ🍴*。 コシものど越しもよく、お出汁も自分好みで天麩羅もサクサクで大変美味しかったです☺️

Delicous and very reasonably priced.

Good restaurant that serves champon, ramen, soba and udon noodles.

(Translated by Google) Patrolling Uwajima city by car (o^^o) I found a huge queue! This is Kikuya-san. Around noon early in the New Year, There are many guests wearing down jackets under the cold sky♪ Actually, I had some champon at Kisaiya Hiroba a long time ago, but I don't remember much about it. . . And the next day, I decided to ask ☆彡 30 minutes before opening at 11am, I parked my car in the parking lot in front of the store. Before you know it, a line forms one after another, We lined up too. When we open the shop five minutes before 11:00, Order from a ticket vending machine, so I ordered Champon from the ticket vending machine♪ My partner is 1.5 balls of Champon with lots of vegetables. I have one bowl of Champon with a lot of vegetables. Extra vegetables cost 300 yen more. The store quickly filled up, At the entrance of the store, Many people are waiting. Citizens and tourists of Uwajima City, Anyway, the store is full lol It was 20 minutes after I entered the store and finished my bowl. Because there are many careful work and menus, It takes time anyway. And the Champon that was served in a bowl was In a clear soup, There are plenty of ingredients and vegetables that are sure to be fresh ❤️ 1 ball me, It seems to be a difficult amount ^_^ And when you take a bite, This is my favorite flavor of all the Champon I've had so far (o^^o) Chives, sprouts, cabbage, onions, carrots, Filled with bamboo shoots, wood ear mushrooms, pork, kamaboko, etc. Crunchy vegetables are so delicious ♡ And the soup is rich in the flavor of vegetables. Unbelievably sweet and delicious ❤️ The noodles are plump and It's so delicious that I can't stop using chopsticks! It is true that the amount is large, but With so many vegetables, It has zero calories☆彡 I feel refreshed after eating, Even though it's so crowded, I want to try that queue again. Early in the new year, I received a wonderful and delicious Champon ♡ Thank you for the meal☆彡 Please read until the end. Thank you very much☆彡 thanks (Original) 宇和島市内を車でパトロール中(o^^o) 凄い行列を発見！ ここが菊屋さんなんだぁー。 お正月早々のお昼を回って、 寒空の下、ダウンジャケットを着込んだゲストが連なっています♪ 実は昔、きさいや広場でちゃんぽんを頂いたのですが、あまり記憶にありません。。。 そして翌日意を決して伺いました☆彡 11時オープンの30分前に、 お店前のパーキングに車を停めました☆彡 いつの間に続々と行列が出来、 私達も並びました。 11時5分前にお店を開けると、 注文は券売機なので、 券売機でちゃんぽんを注文しました♪ 相方さんは、 ちゃんぽん1.5玉の野菜多め。 私はちゃんぽん1玉野菜多めです。 野菜増しは300円アップです。 瞬く間に店内はいっぱいになり、 お店の入口には、 沢山の人が待っています。 宇和島市の市民や観光客で、 とにかく店内はいっぱいです　笑笑 入店して着丼したのは20分後。 丁寧な作業とメニューが多いので、 とにかく時間がかかります。 そして着丼したちゃんぽんは、 透明感のあるスープに、 とにかく具沢山で新鮮だとわかる野菜がてんこ盛り❤️ 1玉の私は、 難易度の高そうな量です^_^ そして一口頂くと、 今まで頂いたちゃんぽんの中で一番好きな味です(o^^o) ニラにもやし、キャベツ、玉ねぎ、ニンジン、 筍、キクラゲ、豚肉、蒲鉾などがどっさり入り シャキシャキ野菜がめちゃくちゃ美味しい♡ そして野菜の旨味がしっかり出ているスープは、 信じられないくらい甘くて美味しい❤️ 麺はぷりぷりだし、 美味しすぎて、箸が止まりません！ 確かに量が多いですが、 こんなに野菜たっぷりだと、 カロリーゼロですね☆彡 食べ終わると爽快感があり、 あんなに混んでるのに、 またあの行列に挑みたくなります 新年早々に、 素晴らしく美味しいちゃんぽんを頂きました♡ おご馳走様でした☆彡 最後までお読みいただき、 ありがとうございました☆彡 感謝

(Translated by Google) While strolling through the town of Uwajima, I saw a line of about 15 people, so I joined in. Everyone was able to enter the restaurant as soon as it opened. Everyone was ordering champon or ramen at the ticket machine, so I chose ramen. The gentle soup with the savory and sweet flavor of seafood was delicious combined with the medium-thick straight noodles. The simple combination of pork loin, kamaboko, and green onions was also good. It was a ramen that made me want to drink soup for the first time in a while. Next time I'd like to try the champon. (Original) 宇和島の街を散策していたら、15人程度行列ができていたので並んでみました。 オープンと同時に全員店内に入ることが出来ました。 皆さんが券売機で注文しているのは、チャンポンかラーメンだったので、ラーメンを選びました。 魚介系の旨味と甘みのある優しいスープに中太ストレート麺が合わさって美味しいです。 豚ロースと蒲鉾とネギというシンプルな組み合わせも良いです。 久しぶりにスープを飲みたいと思うラーメンでした。 今度はチャンポンを食べてみたいと思います。

(Translated by Google) What is Uwajima Champon? Iyo tour Noodle restaurant Kikuya @ Uwajima A long-established store that opened in 1896 A popular restaurant that fills up quickly after opening. That should be it too Even though it's a small bowl of noodles, it looks like a large serving. Champon small Slightly sweet seafood soup Crispy vegetables bring out the sweetness It's so delicious with the noodles (Original) 宇和島ちゃんぽんとは？ 伊予ツアー 麺処 菊屋＠宇和島 明治10年開業老舗のお店 開店後あっという間に満席の人気店 それもそのはず 麺１玉の小でも見た目は大盛のボリュームがある ちゃんぽん小 少し甘めの魚介清湯スープ シャキシャキの野菜が甘さを際立て 麺に絡んでめちゃウマ

(Translated by Google) I'm very interested in this restaurant, which is often featured in tourist guides. I went there during the day and it was crowded, so I went for the early evening session. ...I guess it's the ticket machine after all...the new touch-screen ticket machine is a little confusing. I sat down, feeling a little uneasy when the final message said "Please come again" even though I hadn't eaten yet. I ordered extra vegetables, but somehow it felt ordinary...it seemed less than in the photos in other reviews, perhaps due to the rising prices. I like the taste. It's delicious. Personally, I didn't feel like I wanted to wait in line to eat there. I left without even being told "thank you." It was a typical restaurant that has become popular and forgotten something. (Original) 観光案内にも登場してくるお店なので凄く興味あります。昼に行ったら混んでいたので早めの夜の部へ。…やっぱり券売機か…ちょっと解りずらい感じの新型タッチパネル券売機。まだ食べてもいないのに｢またお越しください｣みたいな最後の表示に少し嫌な感じを受けて着席。野菜多め頼んだのに何となく普通に感じ…他の口コミ写真よりも少なくも見える物価高騰の影響もあるのか。味は好きです。美味しいです。並んでまで食べたいとは思わなかったのは個人的な感想です。｢ありがとうございました｣も言われないまま店を後にしました。人気店になってしまい何かを忘れてしまった典型的なお店でした。

(Translated by Google) I bought a ticket for 1,050 yen for a small Champon.I had to wait quite a while, but the taste was good.The taste was a little sweet, but when I sprinkled it with pepper, it became the flavor I like.It's normal to have to line up at a very popular restaurant, and the service is slow due to lack of staff, but if you have time, give it a try.Even if you're alone, the counter is divided like Ichiran, so you can enjoy it without worrying about people watching. (Original) チャンポン小1,050円のチケット購入　かなり待たされたが味は良かった　少し甘めの味だが胡椒を振ると私好みの味になった　かなり人気店で並ぶのは当たり前で人手不足で配膳も遅いけど時間に余裕があるなら食べてみて下さい　一人でも一蘭みたいにカウンターが仕切られてるので人の目が気にならずに味わえます

We arrived when they just opened at 5pm, and sat at the counter. Our meals were being prepared in the kitchen, and there was a chef at the counter preparing vegetable plates for probably the dinner service. The chef was visibly sick, coughing and sneezing countless times. He did not wear a mask or even try to cover his nose and mouth when he coughed or sneezed. It is unbelievable that after three years of the novel coronavirus, a quality restaurant would care so little about the health and welling of its patrons.

(Translated by Google) A seafood restaurant located right next to the entrance to Uwajima Castle that also serves local cuisine. The sea bream rice lunch was appealing, but the local fish and seafood dishes were exquisite. Everything was very delicious. The photo is of Iso set meal. We recommend it as a set with a tour of Uwajima Castle. (Original) 宇和島城の入口すぐそばにある、郷土料理も取り揃えた海鮮料理店。鯛めしランチも魅力的でしたが、近海魚海鮮料理が絶品。全てがとっても美味しかったです。写真は磯定食です。 宇和島城巡りとセットでオススメできます。

(Translated by Google) In front of the samurai Nagayamon gate of Uwajima Castle's feudal lord, Oriji Kuwa. The earthen wall has a luxurious feel. This is "Kaisen Kappo Isshin". Last month, I visited for lunch. As well as the exterior, the interior is also beautiful ✨ A lot of wood is used and it has a nice wood scent. What really caught my eye was the cypress wood on the counter. It seems to be a single board of raw wood. The high quality of the building and interior design, as well as the beauty of the interior design, showed that the owners and creators were very particular about their work. And the menu. Before visiting, I had decided to try Uwajima's local dish, taimeshi. Mr. Isshin's ``Tai Meshi Set Meal'' comes with or without tempura, but I chose ``with'' without hesitation. Shortly afterwards, the sea bream rice was brought to us✨Since it was our first time, we asked them how to eat it before eating it. First, let's get some rice from the bowl. Then stir the fresh sea bream fillet, raw egg, and soy sauce in a bowl and pour it over the piping hot rice little by little. This is a gem that you'll want to dig into without thinking. It's so delicious😆 I want to eat it little by little while savoring it, but I can't resist and end up digging in. . It's really delicious. Jakoten is a local dish from the Uwajima region of Ehime Prefecture. It is a so-called paste made by grinding and frying small fish. This is also delicious! You can have many bowls of rice with just this 😆 Savor Uwajima's local cuisine in a quiet restaurant with a Japanese-style setting that creates a rich atmosphere. It was a very luxurious time😌 (Original) 宇和島城の藩老桑折氏武家長屋門の目の前。高級感漂う土壁色の外壁。こちらは「海鮮割烹 一心」さん。先月、お昼をいただきに伺いました。外観もそうですが、内観も素敵✨木材がたくさん使われていて木の良い香りがします。中でも目を惹かれたのがカウンターの檜。原木1枚板だそうです。建物や内装の品質の高さ、納まりの美しさなどから、オーナーさんや作り手の方々のこだわりの高さを感じました。 そしてメニュー。訪問する前から宇和島の郷土料理、鯛めしをいただこうと決めていました。一心さんの"鯛めし定食"はじゃこ天付きと無しがありますが、ここは迷わず"付き"をチョイス。 程なくして鯛めしが運ばれてきました✨初めてなので、食べ方をお伺いしてからいただきます。 まずはお櫃からご飯をよそう。そして、新鮮な鯛の切り身と生卵、醤油だしが入った器をかき混ぜ、少しずつ熱々のご飯にかけていただきます。これは無心でかき込んでしまいたくなる逸品。美味すぎる😆味わいながら少しずつ食べたいのですが、やっぱり我慢できずかき込んでしまう。。ホントに美味しいです。 じゃこ天は、愛媛県宇和島地方の郷土料理。小魚をすりつぶして揚げたいわゆる練りモノです。これがまたウマい！これだけでご飯何杯もいけます😆 和の設えが、豊かな空気感を生み出している静かな店内でいただく、宇和島の郷土料理に舌鼓。とても贅沢な時間でした😌

(Translated by Google) Sea Bream Rice Set Meal A weekday, before noon. No line. I was lucky because customers kept coming after me. Perhaps it's best to go before lunch. The sea bream rice was the Uwajima style, with the largest fillets of sea bream I'd had on this trip, making it the most satisfying. I also liked the atmosphere of the owner filleting the sea bream right in front of me. The sauce wasn't too sweet and was easy to eat. If I had room in my stomach, I would have liked to try other dishes besides sea bream rice at this popular restaurant. Thank you for the delicious meal. (Original) 鯛めし定食 平日12時前。並び無し。 この後次々とお客さん来たのでラッキーだった。お昼前が望ましいのかも。 鯛めしは宇和島タイプで、今旅で一番鯛の切り身が大きく食べ応えがあった。ご主人が目の前で鯛を捌いてるのも雰囲気があって好き。タレは甘過ぎず食べやすかった。 お腹に余裕あるなら鯛めし以外も食べてみたかった人気店。ご馳走さまでした。

(Translated by Google) 2024/9 Lunch Sea bream rice Jakoten set 2080 yen Sea bream rice fukumen set 2100 yen Eat sea bream sashimi like egg-fried rice. The noodle soup-like soup was delicious. I received it at the counter, The general also responded politely. There was also a parking lot service. (Original) 2024/9ランチ 鯛めし　じゃこ天セット　2080円 鯛めし　ふくめんセット　2100円 鯛のお刺身を卵かけご飯のようにして食べます。 麺つゆのようなお汁が美味しかったです。 カウンターでいただきましたが、 大将も丁寧な対応でした。 駐車場サービスもありました。

(Translated by Google) It's a famous restaurant that people fly in from far away to visit. I am drawn to the way the young chef takes his cooking seriously with passion, commitment, and pride. Live fish from Ehime are lined up on the plate. <facility> There is a counter for about 8 people, a tatami room with a sunken kotatsu table, and a private room. If you park in the coin parking lot across the street, you can get a free ticket. <menu> For lunch, the main menu is local dishes such as sea bream and satsuma soup. There is an additional menu of A Fuka-no-Yu Sarashi or B Fukumen. Personally, I highly recommend A, Fuka no Yuzarashi. This is a hidden local gourmet dish from Uwajima. Enjoy the fuka made with hot water and vinegared miso. You won't be able to eat it anywhere else, so be sure to try it! Fukumen is a dish that I still don't understand due to my lack of training, but I would like you to try it once and let me know what you think. Is the owner so particular about the seasonal hidden fish that he goes fishing for it himself? <Kakushidama? 〉 When you have time and budget, we recommend that you let the chef know your preferences and budget and ask him to prepare a special dish for you. However, we do not take any responsibility even if you become a prisoner. There was also a variety of delicious local sake to go with the dishes. Personally, I think the Sudachi Sour, which uses local Sudachi, is the best, so be sure to try that as well. The landlady's homemade sweets are also amazing! <others> They prepare the fish according to individual differences, make adjustments to the cooking process, and do their best to serve the fish in the best possible condition. It's not fast food, so please behave well and relax while waiting for your food to be served. The general's fish poop is worth a visit. You'll be lucky if you can hear about seasonal fish and fishing spots. Please try it! Child friendly. Give your kids real fish too. You can use credit card. (Original) 遠方から飛行機で通い詰めてしまう名店です。 若い大将が、情熱とこだわりと誇りをもって真剣に料理に向き合う姿に惹かれます。 これぞ愛媛の魚という活魚が皿に並びます。 〈施設〉 カウンター8名程度、掘りごたつの座敷や個室があります。 駐車場は、向かいのコインパーキングに停めると、無料券がいただけます。 〈メニュー〉 ランチは鯛めしさつま汁などの郷土料理定食メニューがメインです。 Aふかの湯晒しかBふくめんの追加メニューがあります。 個人的にはAのふかの湯ざらしを強くお勧めします。 隠れた宇和島のグルメ郷土料理です。 湯どうししたフカを酢味噌でいただきます。 他では食べられないので、ぜひ！ ふくめんは、修行の足りないわたしにはいまだに理解できない料理ですが、ぜひ一度召し上がって、感想などお聞かせいただきたいかもです。 大将は、ご自身で釣りに行かれるほど、こだわった旬の隠し魚？〈かくしだま？〉を持っていらっしゃることが多いです。時間とご予算に余裕があるときに、大将に好みと予算を伝えてお任せ料理をだしてもらうのもお勧めいたします。 ただし、虜になっても当方は一切責任は負いません。 お料理にあった美味しい地酒も各種揃っていました。 個人的には、地物のすだちを使ったすだちサワーが絶品だと思うので、こちらもぜひお試しください。 女将さんお手製のスイーツもすばらしいです！ 〈その他〉 魚の個体差に合わせて下処理をしたり、調理に手を加えたり、最善な状態で提供するために頑張ってくれています。 ファーストフードではないので、お行儀良くゆったりお料理の提供を待ちたいものです。 大将のお魚うんちくは、一聞の価値ありです。旬の魚の話や釣り場のお話が聞きけるとラッキーです。 トライしてみてください！ チャイルドフレンドリーです。お子様にも本物のお魚を。 クレカ使えます。

(Translated by Google) 2024/05 visit It's located close to Uwajima Castle, so I think it's a good place for people who are doing a tour of the 100 famous castles. There is also a municipal parking lot right in front of the hotel, which is very convenient. Another review mentioned that you can get a service ticket for the municipal parking lot, but we never received one and forgot to ask, so we just paid the parking fee. . The taste of taimeshi itself is very delicious, and I think you can imitate it to some extent at home as an arrangement of egg-cooked rice! That's what I thought. The portions are small, so if you're looking for a hearty meal, you might want to try other menu items as well. (Original) 2024/05訪問 宇和島城の直近にある為、100名城巡りなどをされている方には良い場所と思う。 市営駐車場も目の前にあるのでなお便利です。 他の口コミには市営駐車場のサービス券が貰えるような事も記載がありましたが、当方は声掛け頂ける事も無く、こちらも聞くのを忘れていたので、そのまま駐車料金はお支払い致しました。 鯛めしそのもの味はとても美味しく、自宅でも卵かけご飯のアレンジとしてある程度は真似が出来そう！と思い至りました。 ボリュームは少なめなので、ガッツリ食べたい人は他のメニューも追加する方が良いかもしれない。

Good location in front of the station. I thoroughly enjoyed Uwajima Tai Meshi, a sashimi version of sea bream. The firm and chewy sea bream is delicious. There are various branches, but if you come to Uwajima, be sure to enjoy it at the main branch.

Local cuisine restaurant for travelers. Restaurant is very clean. Toilet is western style toilet.

Very good food, but if it’s busy expect to wait before you get served.. we pushed the service call button but no one showed up for a pretty long time.

Japanese style meals

Enjoyed taimeshi set very much here plus other bits and pieces and local nihonshu. Wait staff and chef friendly and helpful.

The Seabream set is nicely presented and tastes as good as it looks. Ordered the jakoten (made from small fish that are blended into a paste and then fried), it’s delicious too.

(Translated by Google) This local restaurant is located about a three-minute walk from Uwajima Station. It's located along the street in front of the station, making it very accessible. I arrived just before closing time at 2 p.m. on a weekend, but I was warmly welcomed. The restaurant has counter seating, table seating, and tatami seating, with a capacity of over 100. The Japanese atmosphere was very relaxing and appealing. I wanted to try local cuisine, so I ordered the "Uwajima Taimeshi Zen." My meal was ready in about 10 minutes. The taimeshi consisted of sashimi-style sea bream dipped in dashi soy sauce with egg and served over white rice, which was different from what I had imagined. However, the dish was delicious, with the umami of the dashi broth and the sweetness of the sea bream blending exquisitely, making it smooth and easy to eat. One free rice refill is available. I couldn't stop eating, so I asked for a second serving. I visited Uwajima on a sightseeing trip from the Kanto region, and stopped by because Uwajima is famous for its sea bream rice. I was very satisfied and glad I came. Thank you for the delicious meal. (Original) 宇和島駅から徒歩3分ほどの場所にある郷土料理店です。駅前通り沿いにあり、アクセスは非常に良好。週末昼の14時閉店ぎりぎりに訪れましたが、快く迎えていただきました。店内は、カウンター席、テーブル席、座敷席が揃っており、100席以上はあるキャパだと思います。店内は和の雰囲気で、とても落ち着いており好感が持てました。 地元料理を食べたく、「宇和島鯛めし膳」を注文。10分ほどで料理がテーブルに。鯛めしは、刺身状の鯛を卵入りの出汁醤油にくぐらせて白飯にかけるスタイルで、想像していた鯛めしとは違いました。ただ料理は美味しく、出汁の旨味と鯛の甘みが絶妙に絡み、口当たりはまろやかで食べやすかったです。ご飯おかわりは1杯まで無料。箸が止まらず、おかわりをお願いしてしまいました。 関東から観光で訪れましたが、宇和島といえば鯛めしということで立ち寄りました。満足度も高く、来てよかったです。ご馳走さまでした。

Nanrakuen Sotobori Cherry Blossoms Matsuri in Uwajima, Ehime Prefecture. We enjoyed cherry blossoms along the river in front of the Nanrakuen Garden. It’s a tranquil and beautiful area in the mountains not so far from the Pacific Ocean. Not too many people there. Each year from around late March through to late April, Ehime's Nanrakuen Garden is home to the “Sotobori Cherry Blossoms Matsuri”, which celebrates the beauty of the spring season. There are around 80 cherry trees on the left and the right of the Nanrakuen Garden.

The scenery is beautiful, highly recommended.

Beautiful Japanese garden!

Collection of seasonal flowers. Very beautiful

(Translated by Google) Nanrakuen is one of the largest gardens in Shikoku, with the ultimate beauty of Japanese gardens. The vast grounds are filled with the charm of nature and Japan, including a strolling garden with a pond, a landscape of seasonal flowers, a relaxing tea room, and an observation deck. Plum blossoms and cherry blossoms in spring, fresh greenery and irises in summer, autumn leaves in autumn, camellias and snowy scenery in winter. Nanrakuen takes on a new look every time you visit, making it perfect for a family outing or spending time with your loved ones. Seasonal events and experience corners are also held from time to time. You can step away from everyday life and enjoy some relaxing time. (Original) 日本庭園の美しさを極めた四国最大級の庭園、南楽園（なんらくえん）。 広大な敷地には、池泉回遊式の庭園をはじめ、四季の花々が織りなす風景、心落ち着く茶室や展望台など、自然と和の魅力が詰まっています。 春には梅や桜、夏は新緑と花菖蒲、秋には紅葉、冬には椿や雪景色―― 訪れるたびに新たな表情を見せる南楽園は、ご家族でのお出かけにも、大切な人とのひとときにもぴったりです。 季節のイベントや体験コーナーも随時開催中。 日常から少し離れて、ゆったりと流れる時間を楽しめます。

Beautiful garden! Worth a visit !!

(Translated by Google) "Minami Rakuen" - Uwajima City, Ehime Prefecture - This Japanese garden opened in 1985 as part of the "Nanyo Recreation City" project. 👘🍵⛩ By taking advantage of the "Ehime Summer Trip Nanyo Campaign," I was able to enjoy the 2,200 yen admission fee and a Uwajima Taimeshi set meal at the park's restaurant for just 1,200 yen! ♪ Commonly known as "Minami Recreation," this grand tourism plan, dreamed of during the period of rapid economic growth, is expected to attract visitors from across western Japan. ~August 7, 2025~ (Original) 『南楽園』‐愛媛県宇和島市‐ ｢南予レクリエーション都市｣ の一環として 1985年に開園した日本庭園👘🍵⛩ 入園料と園内のお食事処でいただく宇和島鯛めしセット2,200円のプランを“えひめ夏旅なんよキャンペーン”を利用して1,200円で楽しめました♪ 通称“南レク”それは高度経済成長期に夢見た、 西日本一帯から集客を見込む壮大な観光計画です。 ～2025年8月7日～

Egyptian pyramid? No, this is a farmland on a mountainous peninsula in Uwajima. Farmers took all the agricultural products from this tiny farmland at this moment when we visited there in late October. When you visit there in Spring or Summer, you might see lots of green products there.

Very nice walk among the rice terrace fields. Lovely place on a sunny afternoon. Parking is available for free.

I guess the timing is really important for this place and I didn’t get it really right. It’s really a special place though - a very different kind of terraced fields!

Difficult to access, but worth the drive. The potatoes here are delicious.

it is so amazing place. it is huge you can get inspirations

(Translated by Google) I parked in the parking lot and explored on foot. There's a sign indicating the "Entrance" right next to the parking lot, but the slope is gentler and easier if you start from behind the guesthouse "Danbatake Sanoya." (By chance, Sanoya told me, "You can start from here.") Each terraced field is steep, and I'm truly in awe of both the people who built it in the past and the people who maintain it today by farming... (Original) 駐車場に停めて、歩いて散策しました。 駐車場のすぐ近くに「登り口」の看板がありますが、「民宿　段畑さの屋」さんの裏から登ると傾斜がゆるやかで登りやすかったです。(たまたま、さの屋さんに「ここから登れますよ」とお声がけいただきました。) 段畑は一段一段の傾斜が急で、ここまでつくりあげた昔の人たちにも、実際に農作業をして段畑を維持している現代の方々にも、本当に頭が下がります…

(Translated by Google) Sweet potato cultivation flourished along the coastline of Ehime Prefecture's Nanyo region from the Edo period through the Meiji period, leading to an increase in terraced fields. On the Yura Peninsula, further south, terraced fields once stretched from the coast to the mountaintop, but now they're covered in trees. 😂 The terraced fields still used for farming are those in the Karihama district of Akehama Town and here in Mizukaura. Mizukaura, in particular, has a preservation society that protects its beautiful landscape. In addition, this landscape, described as "cultivating and reaching the sky," has been designated a National Important Cultural Landscape. Recently, foreign tourists have also begun to visit this area, and the Blue Line running along the route has made it popular as a cycling course. There's also a bus stop, and a timetable reveals five buses per day. Getting on and off at Kisaiya Square is convenient. When you visit here, be sure to come into contact with the magnificent stone walls built by our ancestors, refresh your mind and body, and leave with this magnificent view burned into your memory. (Original) 愛媛県南予地方の海岸線では、江戸時代から明治にかけてサツマイモの栽培が盛んに行われ、それに伴い段々畑も増えていったそうです。ここより南にある由良半島にも、かつて海岸から山の頂上まで段々畑が続く場所がありましたが、今は木が繁った山になってます😂 現在も農地として利用されている段々畑は、明浜町狩浜地区と、ここ水荷浦の段々畑だそうで、特に水荷浦は保存会があり、美しい景観が守られています。 また、「耕して天に至る」と形容されるこの景観は、国の重要文化的景観に選定されています。 最近では外国人観光客もこの地を訪れるようになり、道中にはブルーラインが敷かれているため、サイクリングコースとしても利用されています。 バス停も設置されており、時刻表を確認したところ1日に5便運行しているようです。きさいや広場で乗降すると便利だと思います。 ここを訪れた際には、先人たちが築き上げた見事な石垣に触れ、心身ともにリフレッシュし、この雄大な景色を目に焼き付けて帰りましょう。

Not all of the original castles and castle towns have a lot of artifacts left that link them to their history or residents. So, I was glad I could go visit this little museum showcasing some of those items; whether it be clothing, armor, artworks or writings. It all makes the history come a bit more to life. All items had a title translation into English, but the full description was only in Japanese. Google Translate is useful to have if you're a foreigner. They do have an English flyer at the entrance though. And there was no fee to visit! Also, don't forget to get two stamps here for your free Uwajima postcard!

(Translated by Google) Uwajima Castle was built by Todo Takatora, a master castle builder, but after the Uwajima Date clan became the lord of the Uwajima domain in the early Edo period, Uwajima was ruled by the Date clan until the end of the Edo period. This museum seems to provide an overview of the history of Uwajima, with a focus on the Date clan's reign. On the day I visited, a collection exhibition was being held centered around Date Mura, who became the feudal lord at the young age of seven. Valuable artifacts from that time, such as armor, costumes, and flags, are on display. However, in terms of content, I felt that it was all about arranging items and adding explanatory text, so I didn't find anything that left a lasting impression on me. It may also be due to the age of the building itself. It seems that plans are currently underway to renovate and relocate the museum, so I would like to visit again when the new museum is completed. (Original) 宇和島城を築いたのは築城の名手藤堂高虎ですが、江戸初期に宇和島伊達氏が宇和島藩主になったのち、幕末まで宇和島は伊達氏の治めるところとなります。 この博物館は、その伊達氏の治世を中心に、宇和島の歴史を概観する内容になっているようです。 訪れた日は、七歳の若さで藩主に就いた伊達村年を中心としたコレクション展が開催されていました。 鎧兜や衣装、旗印など、当時の貴重な遺品が展示されています。 ただ、内容的にいうと、物品を並べて説明文をつける、と言った手法に終始している感じで、今一つ印象に残るものがありませんでした。 建物自体の古さもあるかもしれません。 現在、博物館の改築移転計画が進んでいるようなので、新しい博物館ができたらまたお邪魔したいと思います。

(Translated by Google) Items and documents related to the Date family are on display. Those who like swords may not enjoy it much. On the other hand, those who like materials and works of art may enjoy it. I visited during Golden Week, so it was an armor fair. The lantern style helmet is my personal favorite. Also, photography is basically prohibited, so it's sad that there aren't many permissions to take photos, but it can't be helped since it's a work of art. (Original) 伊達家縁の物などや資料が展示されてます。 刀剣類が好きな方はあまり楽しめないかと 逆に資料や美術品が好きな方は楽しめるかと GWに訪問したので甲冑フェアでした。 提灯式兜は個人的にお気に入りです。 あと写真は基本禁止ですので、撮影許可が少ないのは寂しいですが美術品なので仕方ないですね。

A small local museum about the Date family in Uwajima. You can buy a discount tickets to visit all 3 main locations including this and the castle.

(Translated by Google) There are some important cultural properties, but they are not permanently exhibited. If you buy a set ticket for the castle and Tenshaen Garden in the summer, you will find a valuable air conditioner. (Original) 重要文化財もあるが常設していない。お城と天赦園とのセット券で夏場回る時は、貴重なクーラーがある。

(Translated by Google) I thought it was a fairly minor museum about the Uwajima Date family, but there were quite a lot of exhibits and I enjoyed it. Hidemune Date is rarely featured in historical dramas or games, and not much is known about what kind of person he is. You can get a glimpse of that person in this museum. It is possible to take photos of some exhibits inside the museum. (Original) 宇和島伊達家に関する博物館という、かなりマイナーだなぁと思っていましたが、割とたくさんの展示物があり、楽しめました。 伊達秀宗は歴史ドラマやゲームでも取り上げられることはまず無く、どんな人物なのかはあまり知られていません。この博物館でちょっとだけその人物像が垣間見ることができます。 館内は一部展示物が撮影可です。

(Translated by Google) This is a museum related to the Date family of the Uwajima domain. I was surprised to learn that the founder of the Date family of the Uwajima domain was Date Hidemune, the eldest son of Date Masamune. I knew most of Date Masamune, but I learned a lot because I learned the background of why his eldest son, Prince Hidemune, came to Uwajima in Shikoku instead of Sendai, even though he was an illegitimate child. There are many materials, tools, etc. related to the Uwajima Date family, so we recommend a visit in conjunction with the nearby Tenshaen Garden. (Original) 宇和島藩伊達家に関する博物館がです。 宇和島藩の伊達家藩祖が伊達政宗の長男の伊達秀宗という事にびっくりしました。 伊達政宗は大体、知ってはいましたが庶子とはいえ長男の秀宗公が何故、仙台でなく四国の宇和島に来たのか背景が分かったので勉強になりました。 宇和島伊達家に関する資料、道具等々、色々とあるので近くにある天赦園と合わせて見学をオススメします。

Serene and quiet. A part of the Shikoku Pilgrimage.

Nice little sanctuary with a view of the city.

(Translated by Google) It is located in a place that can be seen from Uwajima Station. I also met a pilgrim. I also received a goshuin stamp. 5️️ (Original) 宇和島駅から見えるところにあります。遍路さんも、会いました。御朱印もいただきました。5️

(Translated by Google) The temple was located in the town. Parking may be difficult to find. There is a monthly parking lot under the stairs of the temple, and there is a parking lot for contract holders. So I was able to park it under the stairs. In the middle of the stairs, you will be greeted by a magnificent Ni-o-sama. It was a very quiet temple and there was a lawn, which is rare for a temple. I received a handmade acorn figurine as entertainment at the nokyosho and went home. (Original) お寺は町中にありました。駐車場が分かりにくいかも知れません。お寺の階段の下に月極駐車場があり契約者の方の駐車場があります。なので階段の下に停めるようになっていました。 階段の途中に立派な仁王様がいらっしゃり迎えてくださいます。 とても閑静なお寺でお寺には珍しく芝生でした。納経所の所にお接待で手作りのどんぐりの置物があり　いただいて帰りました。

(Translated by Google) It is located on a hill in the city near Uwajima Station, and the only parking available is at the top of the stairs, which was unavoidable since it is in the city. The temple grounds are on high ground, so a pleasant breeze blows, and the view of Uwajima cityscape, Uwajima Castle, and the atmosphere of the temple grounds are wonderful. (Original) 宇和島駅の近く街中の高台にあり、駐車場は階段の所のみで街中なので致ししかないと言ったかたちでした。高台の境内なのか心地よい風が吹き宇和島の街並み、宇和島城など眺めと境内の雰囲気と相まって良かったです。

(Translated by Google) This article summarizes the history, highlights, and access to Rinkaisan Fukujuji Ryukoin Temple, the sixth of the Twenty Special Sacred Sites of Shikoku. Use it as a reference for your pilgrimage or temple tour. Historical Background • Rinkaisan Fukujuji Ryukoin Temple was built in 1615 (the first year of the Genwa era) when Date Hidemune, the lord of the Uwajima domain, entered Uwajima. It served as a place of prayer for the domain's peace and prosperity, as well as to protect Uwajima Castle from the evil direction (the northeast direction) of Uwajima Castle. • In 1638 (the 15th year of the Kan'ei era), Prince Kusho of Daikakuji Temple bestowed the temple name "Rinkaisan Fukujuji Temple."  • In addition, Ganjoji Temple (Henshozan Ganjoji Temple, "Kujira Daishi"), originally the 40th of the 88 Shikoku Temples, and its worship site, Umamegi Daishi (Motoyugake), were enshrined at Ryukoin Temple during the Meiji period and other periods, and continue to serve as the inner sanctuary.  ⸻ Highlights/Features • The temple grounds are located on a hill near the center of Uwajima City, offering panoramic views of the ocean and scenery, including Uwajima Castle and the Kyushu Islands. The views are excellent, and you feel as if you're looking down on the town.  • On the mountain behind the temple is a huge, single-stone Kannon statue known as the "Great Kannon Statue," which is believed to ward off disasters and bring good fortune to the local area.  • The temple is fully equipped with the facilities of a pilgrimage temple, including a main hall and a sutra office, where you can receive goshuin (stamps). Sutra offering hours are from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM.  ⸻ Relationship to the Pilgrimage • Ryukoin is the sixth of the "Twenty Special Sacred Sites of Shikoku." Special sacred sites are ranked differently from the 88 Shikoku temples, and are considered special in terms of history and religious significance.  • It is also considered the inner sanctuary of Kanjizaiji, the 40th of the 88 Shikoku temples, and has undergone various transformations, from Ganjoji (Henshozan) to Umamegi Daishi to Ryukoin. There is also a section dedicated to the principal image of Kobo Daishi as the inner sanctuary. (Original) 四国別格二十霊場 第六番「臨海山 福寿寺 龍光院（りゅうこういん）」について、歴史・見どころ・アクセスなどを整理します。お遍路や寺巡りの参考にどうぞ。 歴史的な背景 • 龍光院は元和元年（1615年）に、宇和島藩主・ 伊達秀宗 が宇和島へ入封したときに建立されました。宇和島城の**鬼門（北東の方角の悪い方位）**を守るため、また藩の安泰を願っての祈願所としての役割を担っていた寺です。  • 寛永15年（1638年）には、大覚寺の空性法親王より「臨海山 福寿寺」の寺号を賜りました。  • また、もともと四国八十八ヶ所第40番の奥之院であった「願成寺（遍照山願成寺、“鯨大師”）」やその遥拝所であった馬目木大師（元結掛）などが、明治期などの変遷を経て龍光院に合祀され、奥之院の役割を引き継いでいます。  ⸻ 見どころ・特徴 • 境内は宇和島市の市街地近くの高台に位置しており、宇和島城や沖の九島など海や風景を一望できるスポットがあります。眺めが良く、町を見下ろす感じがされます。  • 裏山には「除災招福大観音（観音像）」という一石彫の巨大な観音像があり、地域の災い除け・福を招く信仰の対象となっています。  • 本堂・納経所などお遍路寺としての施設が整っており、御朱印（納経）を受けられます。納経時間は朝7時から夕方5時まで。  ⸻ お遍路との関係 • 龍光院は「四国別格二十霊場」の第6番札所です。別格霊場は四国八十八ヶ所とは別の順位付けの霊場で、歴史的・信仰的に特別なものとされています。  • また、四国八十八ヶ所第40番「観自在寺（かんじざいじ）」の奥の院とされており、願成寺（遍照山）→馬目木大師 → 龍光院といった変遷があります。奥之院として本尊弘法大師を祀る部分もあります。

(Translated by Google) This temple is the Okunoin of Kanzei-ji Temple, the 41st temple on the Shikoku Pilgrimage. It is one of the important bases when talking about the Shikoku Pilgrimage. In the Heian period (816), when Kukai was 42 years old, he traveled to the Kushima Islands off the coast of Uwajima City. He was saddened by the fact that the islands were far from the capital and difficult to reach, and he made a vow to found the Shikoku Pilgrimage pilgrimage route, establishing sacred sites throughout Shikoku and deepening people's faith through pilgrimages. He therefore founded Ganjo-ji Temple. At the time, it was just a vow, and in today's terms, it was merely a conceptual proposal, with no concrete plan in place. Construction of Ryuko-ji Temple began in the early Edo period. Later, Ganjo-ji Temple on the Kushima Islands was enshrined at Ryuko-ji Temple, making it the temple responsible for the founding of the 88 sacred sites of Shikoku. For more details, search for "fact" on TikTok to see videos introducing the process. Please come!! (Original) こちらのお寺さんは、四国遍路 第４１番札所の観自在寺の奥之院です。 四国遍路を語る上で重要な拠点の１つ。 平安時代(816年)空海42歳の時、宇和島市沖に浮かぶ九島に渡った際、『都から遠く離れ文化の恩恵が届きにくい地』と心を痛め、【四国全体に霊場を設け、巡礼によって人々の信仰を深める】為に四国遍路霊場を開創する事を発願され、願成寺を創建。 この時は、発願なので、今で言えば構想案であり、具体的なプランは決まっていませんでした。 江戸時代初期、龍光寺の建立が始まります。 その後、九島の願成寺は、この龍光寺に合祀され、四国88ケ所霊場開創発願の寺となるのです。 もっと詳細が知りたい方は、TikTokにて【ふぁくと】と検索して下されば、動画にて紹介しております。是非に‼️

Very cheap camping site. Close to the beach where you can snorkel to see coral and small fish. Big pond with full of turtles you would enjoy feeding some bread. There is a big spa across the street with good restaurants. When it’s not too packed, very nice.

(Translated by Google) If you wish to camp overnight, you will need to pay 300 yen at the time of application. It's a nice and cheap amount to pay for garbage disposal. Although it was my first time using the hotel, the manager gave me detailed explanations, and I was able to stay there without any problems. The site was well maintained and very comfortable. It is well-equipped and close to the parking lot, making it easy to carry your luggage. There are hot spring facilities and restaurants right in front of you, so you can relax and heal the fatigue of your trip. (Original) キャンプ泊の際は申し込み時に300円払います。ゴミの処分料としても安くてありがたい金額です。 管理人さんが丁寧に説明してくれるので初めての利用でしたが、何も困ること無く宿泊できました。サイトは整備されておりとても快適でした。設備も整っており、駐車場からも近く荷物を運ぶのが楽で助かります。目の前に温泉施設と食事処があり、ゆったりと旅の疲れを癒すことができます。

(Translated by Google) I stayed there on a weekend in October. As other people have said, the toilets, kitchen, and fees are all very good. There is also free Wi-Fi. (Original) 10月の週末に利用しました。他の方が評価しているよう、トイレ、炊事場、利用料金等、とても良いと思います。 フリーwifiもあります

(Translated by Google) I used it during Golden Week 2025. No reservation required, 300 yen fee, trash can be taken out. There is no hot spring with a restaurant nearby. As a result, both the campsite and the hot spring were extremely crowded. Be prepared if you want to use it during the high season. (Original) 2025年GWに利用しました。 予約なし、料金が300円、ゴミ出し可能。 近くに食事処ありの温泉という事なし。 その為、キャンプ場、温泉ともに激混みでした。 ハイシーズンに利用するには覚悟が必要

(Translated by Google) The lights are always on at night, and the toilets, washrooms, and terraces are also lit, so you can use them safely. The fee is 300 yen per person, and it seems to be free for day campers. (Original) 夜間照明は常についています トイレ 手洗い場テラスなども 照明がついており 安心利用できます 利用料金を1人300円です デイキャンプなら無料のようです

(Translated by Google) Overnight stay at touring camp. A perfectly maintained campsite with a large, well-maintained lawn, toilets, kitchen, hot springs, restaurants nearby, trash disposal, and a fee of 300 yen. On the other hand, the manager's attitude was arrogant and extremely unpleasant. 4 stars after deducting this. (Original) ツーリングキャンプで一泊。綺麗に管理された広い芝生、トイレ、炊事場、加えて温泉、食事処が近く、ゴミ捨て可能、そして料金300円とほぼ申し分ないキャンプ場。一方で管理人の態度が横柄で極めて不快だった。この分を差し引いて星4つ。

(Translated by Google) A one-night stay during a Shikoku tour... The park itself is quiet and relaxing. The restaurant and hot springs right next door are perfect. (Original) 시코쿠 일주중에 일박.. 공원 자체가 조용하고 편안합니다. 바로앞 식당과 온천이 있어서 최고

Enjoy exquisite local gourmet dishes, including unusual dishes, such as "Fukumen" and "Taimeshi" at this famous restaurant "Hozumi-tei" near Uwajima JR train station. "Fukumen" is served as a banquet dish and also served for the New Years day. It is colorful with pink and white sea bream and green leeks. These toppings cover the konnyaku or arum root noodles. "Taimeshi" is usually referred to as the white steamed rice and sea bream, however the Uiwajima version is very different. Fresh Sashimi seα bream served in a sweet soy-base sauce with chicken egg is to be poured on the white steamed rice and mixed with it.

Very good local food. Friendly staff. They have a large in-floor tank to hold fresh fish from the Uwajima area.

Taimeshi was delicious and the old lady was so nice and kind, she made sure we knew how to eat it. Menu is in English and easy to order.

Great local food with some unusual dishes and a lot of variety. English menu is available and the staff is very accommodating.

The extraordinary mysteries of Japanese cuisine manifest one of their many forms here. For this establishment is master of the raw fish, raw egg and (cooked) rice combo. They will also assist in inebriating oneself by supplying exotic alcoholic beverages at any time of the day. Recommended for those of a moderate adventurous spirit.

Good sea bream donbri, you should try it whichever you’re interested in it or not to feel Uwajima area.

Hodzumitei was an inn 70 years ago, and was since made into a restaurant. The staff are lovely and the food excellent. If you want to experience an authentic “Tai Meshi” (Seabream with rice) a local delicacy, this is the place to go!

Superb. Super fresh and delicious. I got the veggie set that also comes with a prawn and a piece of chicken. It was great and very affordable at 1100 yen.

ten out of ten-pura very good value for your money, plenty of high quality tenpura for a resonable price. the batter was crispy

Very good restaurant. The menu is in Japanese but is accessible on their website so it can be translated using Google.

(Translated by Google) I went around lunchtime and waited for about 5-10 minutes. I didn't have to wait for the results to enter. The rice is hard and not tasty. Tempura is served freshly fried, Tempura itself is not tasty. I'm glad that the squid mentai is free. The most important meal is not tasty. Free refills on rice are nice, but the most important thing is the rice... How to cook and type of rice? If there is a change in I would like to go again. (Original) お昼時に行き5〜10分ほど待ちました。 結果待ってまで入る程ではありませんでした。 ごはんはかたく美味しくない。 天ぷらは揚げたてを出してくれるが、 天ぷらそのものが美味しくない。 イカ明太無料はうれしいが 肝心のごはんが美味しくない。 ごはんおかわり無料もうれしいが肝心のごはんが、、 炊き方や米の種類？が変わることがあれば また行きたいと思います。

(Translated by Google) This tempura restaurant is aimed at locals, masquerading as a tourist spot. I'm happy that restaurants of this style are always delicious, but I wonder if the lack of enthusiasm for the sea bream and tempura is due to the location. Uwajima is synonymous with sea bream rice, so it's not a good idea to neglect it by following the original style. Specifically, it felt like it took too long to cook. The skin lacked the gelatinous texture that sea bream is known for, and the flesh was dry. Since it's farmed, it should be rich in collagen and fat. It's a waste. It would be better to cut it thicker and make it a signature dish. (Original) 観光客向けと見せかけ地元民向けな天ぷら屋さん。この手のスタイルの店はハズレがないので嬉しいが、鯛のと天ぷらに気合いが入っていないのは場所柄どうなのだろうか。宇和島といえばなんにしても鯛めしであるが、本家のスタイルに倣ってそこを蔑ろにするのは、宜しからず。具体的に言えばあげる時間が長いように感じる。タイらしい皮目のゼラチン感がないのと身がパサついていた。養殖モノなのだから、コラーゲンとアブラには富んでいるだろう。勿体無い扱いである。より分厚めにカットして看板メニューを張らせても良いのではないか。

(Translated by Google) Freshly fried tempura is served one by one. It's piping hot. ¥1,200 for all this is a bargain! Mentaiko squid... It was free🆓, but the staff were rather unfriendly... It's a shame. Why don't I go to Komeda's Coffee and study? (Original) 揚げたての天ぷらを順次盛ってくれます。あつあつです。コレで¥1,200-はお値打ち❣️ 明太いか… 無料🆓でしたが、どうも店員さんが無愛想で…勿体無いなぁ。コメダ珈琲へ行って勉強したら？

(Translated by Google) The piping hot tempura bowl is the best. The sesame ginger and squid and cod roe are free and all-you-can-eat. They are also delicious. (Original) アツアツ出来立ての天ぷらの天丼最高です。箸休めのゴマ生姜やイカ明太は無料で食べ放題です。これも美味しいです。

(Translated by Google) The first time I was taken there, it was about 6 years ago? I ordered omurice✨ It came with a salad, nicely wrapped in egg, and nicely topped with mayonnaise and ketchup✨When I ate it, the chicken rice inside was not too strong or too light, and had an exquisite seasoning🍴✨The only thing I could say was "It's delicious!! ️"☆。 .:＊・゜ After going there a few times, the uncle and auntie, who I had initially thought were difficult to talk to, started to remember my face and I thought they were very friendly and nice people✨All the other menu items were delicious‼ ️ I haven't been able to go there for a while because I've been busy, so I want to go again for a large omurice✨☆。 .:＊・゜ It seems that they sometimes close temporarily, so if you live far away, it might be a good idea to check before going. (Original) 1番初めに連れて行ってもらった時は、6年前くらいかな？オムライスを注文しました✨ サラダが付いていて、綺麗に卵でくるまれてて、マヨとケチャップが、キレイにかけてある✨食べると、中身のチキンライスの味付けも、濃すぎず薄すぎず、絶妙な味付け🍴✨『うんまっ‼️』の一言☆。.:＊・゜ 何回か通う内に、最初は話しかけにくいイメージだったおじちゃんと、おばちゃんに顔も覚えてもらい、とても気さくな良い方だなぁと思いました✨他のメニューもどれも美味い‼️ 忙しくてしばらく行けてないから、また、オムライス大盛り食べに行きた〜い✨☆。.:＊・゜ 臨時休業の時もあるみたいなので、遠い方は確認してから行かれるのがいいかもしれません。

(Translated by Google) I had the katsudon and gyoza set meal. I entered the store around 11 o'clock, and the place filled up immediately after that. Everyone ordered katsudon. They are made after ordering, so please take your time and enjoy. Thank you for the meal, I will visit you again 😋 (Original) かつ丼と餃子定食を頂きました。11時頃に入店しましたが、その後直ぐに満席。皆さんかつ丼を注文されていました。注文してから作るので、時間に余裕を持って楽しんで下さい。ごちそうさまでした、また伺います😋

(Translated by Google) I saw it on 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 and decided to stop by when I went to Uwajima! The katsudon is the only choice! It was really delicious 😋The owner and the landlady were both nice and took great care of us! I'd definitely like to go again (Original) 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦で見て宇和島に行く時はと思い目掛けて行きました！ カツ丼一択です！ほんとに美味しかったです😋ダンナさんも女将さんもいい方で色々と気を使っていただきました！ またぜひ行きたいです

(Translated by Google) The price goes up every time I go there lol. I can't help it, but it's not a cheap restaurant anymore. All the food is delicious, and the parking lot is large. They provide disposable chopsticks and it's non-smoking. I have no complaints, but if the restaurant is full, you will have to share a table, so be careful. (Original) 行くたびに値段が上がっているｗ　仕方ないですけど、もう安価な店ではないですね。 料理はどれも美味しいです、駐車場も広い。ちゃんと割り箸もある、禁煙。文句はないですが、満席になると相席させられる、そこだけ注意かな。

(Translated by Google) I ordered a mixed fry set meal, katsudon, and omelet rice. It has a strong flavor in a good way, and is irresistible when you're hungry. The depth of flavor of the miso soup was also to my liking. The cross section of the omelet rice is as shown in the photo. (Original) ミックスフライ定食とカツ丼とオムライスを注文。 良い意味で味が濃く、空腹にはたまらない美味しさ。 味噌汁の味の濃さも私好みだった。 オムライスの断面は写真の通り。

(Translated by Google) Recommended by the waiter I had the daily special fried chicken. It was delicious with just the right amount of seasoning. The small plate of stir-fried vegetables and grated eggplant with noodle soup are also delicious. I also had a large portion of rice and was full. 1150 yen (Original) ウエイターさんにおすすめされた 日替わりの油淋鶏を頂きました 丁度いい味付けで美味しかったです。 小皿の野菜炒めと茄子のおろし麺つゆ味も美味しい ご飯も大盛りにしてお腹いっぱいです。 1150円

(Translated by Google) Excellent katsudon❗️ It was delicious. I'll definitely come back if I have the chance♪ (Original) 絶品カツ丼❗️ 旨かったです。 機会があれば、また訪れます♪

A tranquil temple next to the road. Some kaki or persimmon trees nearby.

(Translated by Google) This is the first temple on my third day. Temple number 42, Butsumokuji I visited temples 1 to 30 in March last year. I knew that the fee for offering sutras had increased from 300 yen to 500 yen since April last year. I didn't know that the hours had changed either. I arrived at 7am and waited, and they told me it would start at 8am. They also wrote me a book of offering sutras. Thank you very much. (Original) 今回3日目の最初のお寺です。 第42番札所「佛木寺」 昨年3月に１番札所から30番札所を回った。 昨年4月から納経代が300円から500円になった事は知っていた。時間も変わっていたのは知らなかった。７時に来て待っていたら８時からと教えてくれた。納経書も書いて頂きました。 ありがとうございます。

(Translated by Google) This is No. 42, about a 4.5-kilometer walk from No. 41, on flat ground. The main gate is beautiful and ornate, and you can see the master right upon entering. The thatched bell tower inside is also quite distinctive. The main hall enshrines Vairocana Buddha. (Original) 這裡是42番，從41番走過來大概4.5公里左右，在平地。他的山門非常漂亮華麗，一進來就可以看到大師。 裡面的鐘樓是用茅草蓋的也非常有特色。 本堂供奉的是大日如來。

(Translated by Google) I stopped in front of the main hall for a long time. The statue of the Great Sun Tathagata attracted me deeply. The main hall is right next door. There is a parking lot in front of the temple. The location is on the roadside. It is very approachable for driving around. There are the newly built Seven Lucky Gods and a thatched bell tower. The whole temple feels antique yet novel. (Original) 我在本堂前面駐足很久，大日如來的神像深深吸引著我，本堂大師堂就在隔壁，寺廟前面有停車場，地點就在路邊，對於開車遍路是很平易近人的，有新蓋好的七福神，茅草蓋的鐘樓，整間寺廟感覺古色古香中又有新穎

(Translated by Google) March 2025 The new restrooms became available in late March. I am an official guide of the Shikoku 88, 20, and 36 Fudo Pilgrimage Sites Association. I mainly post reviews that may be helpful to walking pilgrims. (Original) 2025年3月 下旬に新しいトイレが使えるようになりました。 私は四国八十八・別格二十・四国三十六不動の霊場会の公認先達です。主に歩き遍路に役立ちそうなクチコミを投稿しています。

(Translated by Google) The new temple gate is magnificent. It's easy to find as it's right off the prefectural road. The restrooms are brand new. (Original) 新しい山門が荘厳。県道からすぐなのでわかりやすい。トイレが真新しい。

(Translated by Google) Arrived a little after 9:00 AM on October 12th. I used the clean restroom and realized I'd left my smartphone behind. I figured I'd remember and come back to get it, so I left it there and told the person at the temple office. It must be tough when the owner is a walking pilgrim. (Original) 10月12日、9時過ぎに到着 綺麗なトイレを利用したところ、スマホの忘れ物がありました 思い出して取りに戻ると思い、このままにして納経所の人に伝えました 持ち主が歩き遍路だときついですね

Need to walk up a flight of steps to get here. A simple but neat temple.

(Translated by Google) Enter the temple from the torii gate along the road. Please note that the road that passes between private houses is very narrow. Lasts about 30 meters It wasn't to the point where cars could pass each other, and people on bicycles also waited. The temple's parking lot is certainly ahead, but I was surprised when I was guided by the car navigation system. I managed to get through it with all my might, but what if it's a large car? I think it's pretty tough When I arrived at the parking lot, I saw that all the cars were light and small, so perhaps the larger cars were parked along the road. Please be careful if you go. (Original) 道沿いにある鳥居からお寺まで入ります ここで注意ですが民家の間を抜ける道がとにかく細いです 30メートルほど続きます 車がすれ違えないというレベルではなく自転車の人にも待ってもらいました お寺の駐車場はたしかにこの先にあるのですがカーナビゲーションにつれられていくとびっくりしてしまいます なんとか気合で通り抜けましたが大型の自動車だとどうでしょうか？かなり厳しいかと思います 駐車場につくと停まっている自動車をみると軽自動車や小型ばかりだったのでもしかすると大型の自動車は道路沿いに停めたのかもしれません 行かれる方は十分に注意されてください

(Translated by Google) This is No. 41, about a 10-kilometer walk from Uwajima City. There's no main gate, and the main hall enshrines the Eleven-Faced Kannon. The bell here shouldn't be rung, so be careful. The restrooms are downstairs. (Original) 這邊是41番，從宇和島市走過來大概10公里，沒有山門，本堂供奉的是十一面觀音。 這裡的鐘不能夠敲，所以要注意喔，然後廁所是在下面。

(Translated by Google) As everyone has shared, the road to the entrance of the parking lot is very narrow and can only pass one car. When going forward, be careful to see if there are any cars coming. The parking lot is next to the stairs. Because it goes up a hill, the view is very good. There is a Guanyin sand pedal in the hospital that you can visit. (Original) 跟大家分享的一樣，要進入停車場入口一小段路很窄僅能通過一輛車，前行時要注意有沒有來車，停車場就在樓梯旁邊，因為上了小山坡所以視野很好，院所內有觀音砂踏可以參觀

(Translated by Google) The sutra offering office opens at 8am. The head priest spoke to me in a very frank manner, which left a good impression. Sometimes he acts a bit overbearing, like he's just writing the red seal... (Original) 納経所は朝8時からです。 住職の方はフランクに話しかけて頂いて好印象です。たまに高圧的に朱印書いてやってるんだぞ？みたいなところありますからね…

(Translated by Google) It doesn't have a very sophisticated feel, it has a handmade feel to it, and rather than the idea that older is better, it feels like it is imbued with real faith. (Original) どうにも垢抜けないというか手作り感があるというか、ともすると古ければ古い方が良いという観念ではなく、リアルな信仰が息づく感じ。

(Translated by Google) I walked down a narrow path between houses, wondering if it was even safe to enter such a place, until I reached the parking lot. The temple itself is quiet and well-maintained, with a beautiful view, making it a pleasant place to pray. I was a little concerned about the slightly gruff manner of the young man working at the sutra offering office. It was a nice temple, with remnants of Shinto-Buddhism syncretism. (Original) こんな所、入って行って大丈夫なの？ってくらい民家の間の細い道を進み駐車場へ。 お寺そのものは、静かで綺麗に整備されているし、景観も良いので気持ち良くお参りできます。 納経所の若い男性が、少しぶっきらぼうなのが気になりました。 神仏習合の名残がある、良いお寺さんでした。

Very quiet and beautiful! They are busy preparing for the Uwajima Festival so you could see the outline for the "floats". They also have a beautiful painting of a snake for the year of the 🐍. You can also see the old paintings for the year of the 🐉 and the year of the 🐇.

I must visit place in Uwajima City if you're a tourist and first time in Japan. It's considered a holy place. The atmosphere is solemn and the Nature feels like heaven.

Best shrine with the best cat.

(Translated by Google) Speaking of Uwajima in Shikoku, Japan, there is a famous shrine called Warei-san (Warei-san), which the locals call Warei-san. It is big and powerful! This shrine is dedicated to Yamaye Kōrai (やんべこうらい). He was originally a good samurai boss, but later he was tricked and died miserably, so he became a wraith... Later, he was enshrined and transcended, and turned into a patron saint who protects people✨prosperous business✨and removes bad luck✨. What a legend! There is a very eye-catching ✨Big Torii✨ at the entrance of the shrine, and there is also a thousand-year-old banyan tree with roots that grow into a net. It feels so mysterious! Every year from July 22nd to 24th, the ✨Uwajima Wailing Festival✨ is held here, with a lively ✨mikoshi (mikoshi) parade💫 and ✨taiko drum performance*✨. People in the whole town are going crazy, it’s so exciting! By the way, when you visit the Herei Shrine, remember to touch the ✨『touch the cow』✨ statue, it can help you ✨dispel disasters and solve problems✨, how enjoyable it is~ In short, if you go to Uwajima, Warei Shrine is definitely a must-visit spot to ask for a peace charm or experience a traditional Japanese festival! " (Original) 講起日本四國嘅宇和島，有個好出名嘅神社叫🌟和靈神社（われいじんじゃ），本地人叫佢做✨和靈さん✨（Warei-san）大，勁有氣勢㗎！ 呢間神社拜嘅係山家公賴（やんべこうらい），原本係個好打得嘅武士大佬，後來被人陰咗，死得好慘，所以變成咗怨靈……後尾被人供奉超渡，反而變成保佑人哋✨生意興隆✨除厄開運✨嘅守護神，好傳奇啫！ 神社入面有個超搶眼嘅✨大鳥居✨，仲有棵千年老榕樹，啲根生到成個網咁，好有神秘feel！每年7月22-24日，呢度會搞✨宇和島和靈大祭✨，有勁熱鬧嘅✨御神輿（神轎）巡遊💫同✨太鼓表演*✨，成個鎮嘅人都出嚟癲，好有氣氛㗎！ 順便提埋，嚟拜和靈神社，記住摸一摸個✨『撫で牛』（摸摸牛）✨雕像，話可以幫你✨消災解難✨，幾過癮～ 總之，如果你去宇和島玩，和靈神社絕對係必去打卡位，求個平安符或者感受下日本傳統祭典都正啦！」

(Translated by Google) It is pronounced Warei Shrine. This shrine is located at the northern end of Uwajima city, on the ruins of Kamae Castle, and is the head shrine of the Warei faith, enshrining the spirit of Yamaga Seibei Kimiyori, a former elder retainer of the Uwajima domain. Kimiyori was originally a retainer of the Date clan of Sendai, and accompanied Hidemune, the eldest son of Date Masamune, who was transferred to Uwajima, to this area. He implemented policies such as tax reduction and industrial promotion, and helped rebuild the domain, earning him the respect of the people of the domain. The splendid shrine building with its gabled roof was rebuilt in 1957 after being burned down during World War II. It is still well-maintained today, and you can see the reverence that the local people have for Kimiyori. ■Reservation: Not required ■Fee: Free for the grounds ■Access: 7-minute walk from Uwajima Station on the JR Yosan Line (Original) 和霊神社（われい）と読みます。 宇和島の市街地の北端、鎌江城跡に鎮座する神社で、かつての宇和島藩の家老・山家清兵衛公頼公の霊を祀る『和霊信仰』の総本社です。 公頼公は元々仙台・伊達家の家臣で、宇和島に移封された伊達政宗の長男・秀宗に付き従ってこの地に赴任し、租税軽減や産業振興などの施策を行って藩の立て直しを行い領民に慕われた郷土の功労者です。 入母屋造りの立派な社殿は、第二次大戦で焼失したあと戦後1957年に再建されたものです。現在でも綺麗に保たれており、地域の方の公頼公に対する崇敬が見て取れますね。 ■予約：不要 ■料金：境内無料 ■アクセス性：JR予讃線「宇和島駅」徒歩7分

(Translated by Google) I crossed the bridge from Warei Park. When you go up the stone steps, there is a place on your left that has an explanation about its history. A shrine stands solemnly in the back right. Although I went late in the evening, I was able to receive a handwritten stamp. (Original) 和霊公園から、橋で渡って行きました。石段を登ると、左手に歴史について、説明が書いてある場所がありました。右奥にお社が厳かに構えています。夕方遅くに行きましたが、手書きの御朱印の対応をいただけました。

(Translated by Google) Warei Shrine is a historic shrine located in Uwajima City, Ehime Prefecture, and is deeply revered by locals. Its majestic appearance quietly captures the souls of visitors, and the grounds, surrounded by nature, are filled with pure air. As you walk through the grounds, one thing that stands out is the giant head of an ushi-oni (cow demon) on display. This ushi-oni is the symbol of the Uwajima Ushi-oni Festival, a traditional summer event in Uwajima. Its sharp fangs and large eyes leave a strong impression on viewers. The Uwajima Ushi-oni Festival is Uwajima's largest festival, held in conjunction with the Warei Festival held every year in late July. During this festival, gigantic ushi-oni floats measuring several meters are paraded through the city, pulled vigorously by local young people accompanied by heroic chants. Ushioni have long been beloved as beings that ward off disasters and bring prayers for bountiful harvests and good health. A visit to Warei Shrine will allow you to experience Uwajima's history and culture, as well as the religious faith of its people, and through Ushioni you will be able to feel the energy and pride of the region. It is truly a journey that will resonate with both body and mind. (Original) 和霊神社は、愛媛県宇和島市に鎮座する歴史ある神社で、地元の人々に深く信仰されています。その荘厳な佇まいは訪れる人々の心を静かに引き締め、自然に囲まれた境内には、清らかな空気が満ちています。 境内を歩いていると、ひときわ目を引くのが「牛鬼（うしおに）」の巨大な頭部の展示です。この牛鬼は、宇和島の夏を彩る伝統行事「うわじま牛鬼まつり」の象徴的な存在です。鋭い牙と大きな目を持つその姿は、見る者に強い印象を残します。 「うわじま牛鬼まつり」は、毎年7月下旬に開催される「和霊大祭」に合わせて行われる宇和島最大のお祭りです。この祭りでは、数メートルもある巨大な牛鬼の山車が街を練り歩き、勇壮な掛け声とともに地元の若者たちが力強く引き回します。牛鬼は、災厄を祓い、五穀豊穣や無病息災を祈る存在として、古くから親しまれてきました。 和霊神社を訪れることで、宇和島の歴史や文化、そして人々の信仰心に触れることができ、また牛鬼を通じて地域のエネルギーと誇りを感じることができます。まさに、心と体に響く旅のひとときとなることでしょう。

This is an interest shrine which I have no idea what they worship. It is know for a wooden sculpture of male reproductive organ that is over two meters long. I was expecting more but that was it. There is a smaller rock sculpture but not as amazing. Other than that, there is a sort of a sex museum next to the shrine which I did not visit and not able to review.

This is a shrine where the main selling point is that they have a very large phallic object made of wood. Said object is displayed on the side of one of the buildings of the shrine, but is obscured by branches and leaves. I'm aware that they do have a festival where they parade it around town. This place doesn't really make the official tourism guides. I don't think there's very much appeal to visiting this shrine. Watch out for mosquitoes!

Amazing

(Translated by Google) Although it is a shrine, it is a shrine that incorporates the culture of other countries. The museum next to it was especially impressive and worth entering. I think you should try going in at least once in your life. I was surprised to learn that there are many cultures in Japan that I still don't know about, and that there are many sexual cultures in other countries as well. It's amazing that you've been able to gather all this material. But the air was heavy with all kinds of emotions mixed in. (Original) 神社でありますが、他国の文化も取り入れた神社でありました。特に横にある資料館が迫力満点で、入る価値ありでした。人生で1度は入ってみるべきかと。日本にもまだまだ知らない文化があり、また他国にもいっぱい性文化があることに驚愕。ここまでの資料を集められて凄いです。でも色んな気が入り交じって空気は重かった。

(Translated by Google) Although she underwent infertility treatment immediately after getting married, she was unable to conceive a child, so I visited her five years ago while sightseeing in Uwajima. At a shrine located in a quiet location, visit Taga Shrine and the Dekobo Shrine, a sexual cultural property. There are many exhibits related to sex not only from Japan but also from overseas. It was worth seeing and I found it interesting. Three months after the visit, I discovered I was pregnant. The child from that time has also grown up quickly, and this time I visited to pay my respects. The calm atmosphere is the same as it was five years ago. Honestly, this rowdy boy is enough for me as a child, so I just informed him that there was an increase in the number of children in my family and thanked him. Also, I think it's too early for children who are only 4 years old to acquire sexual cultural assets (lol). They'll run around, and there's a chance they'll overturn and break the showcase... Although she is such a child, she is our precious treasure. I am glad that I was able to visit this shrine that has given me such a treasure. thank you very much. (Original) 結婚後すぐに不妊治療に入るも子宝に恵まれず、宇和島観光で5年前に伺いました。静かな場所にある神社で、多賀神社にお参りと性文化財凸凹神堂を拝観。日本だけじゃなく海外の性にまつわるものが多く展示してあります。見応えがあり、興味深く拝観しました。 訪問してから3ヶ月後に妊娠が発覚。その時の子もすくすく育ち、今回はお礼参りに伺いました。5年前と変わらない落ち着いた雰囲気。正直子どもは、この暴れん坊1人で十分なので、1人家族が増えたことの報告とお礼のみしました。そして、まだ4歳の子どもには性文化財は早いかなと(笑)。走り回るだろうし、暴れ倒してショーケースを壊す可能性もあるし…。そんな子ですが、私たちの大事な宝。そんな宝を授けてくださったこちらの神社に、今回訪問ができてよかったです。ありがとうございました。

(Translated by Google) It caught my eye and I dropped in. With my current knowledge, I had no idea what the meaning or origin of the stone statue was??? I've been coming across a lot of shrines dedicated to "chin◯" lately. I wonder why? Maybe there are quite a few of them and I just don't know about them? (Original) 目に留まりふらっと行ってみた。 私の知識では石像の意味や由来が全くわからなかった？？？ ここのところ「チン◯」を祀ってる神社に巡り合うな〜 なんでだろう？ 知らないだけで結構有るのかな？

(Translated by Google) The entrance may be a little difficult to find as it is located a little back from the road along the Sukagawa River. Taga Shrine is the oldest shrine on Uwajima, and has been said to have blessings for health, illness, and fertility since ancient times. There is an entrance fee of 800 yen for the Dekobo Shrine in the temple grounds, but there are tens of thousands of sexual artifacts on display from all over the world, from Asian countries such as China, Korea, India, and Nepal to Europe and South America. , I think it's worth a look. Several ukiyo-e paintings depicting sexuality by Katsushika Hokusai, famous for his ukiyo-e prints such as ``Thirty-six Views of Mt. Fuji,'' were also on display. (Original) 須賀川沿いの道路から少し奥まったところにあるので入口がやや分かりづらいかと思います。 多賀神社は、宇和島最古の社で、古来より健康・治病・子授けなどにご利益があるとされる神社です。 境内にある凸凹神堂は、入場料が800円かかりますが、中国、韓国、インド、ネパールといったアジア各国からヨーロッパ、南米にいたるまで世界各国の性に関する文化財が数万点も展示されており、一見の価値があると思います。 富嶽三十六景などの浮世絵で有名な葛飾北斎の性を描写した浮世絵も幾つか展示されていました。

Cafeteria-style food court with four windows, each serving a different selection of bowls and set meals. There's a ticket vending machine near the entrance and which window you pick up from depends on what you get. I got a tempura bowl and was pleased with the assortment of items, the level of sauce, and the crunch. There was extra sauce that I used for dipping to try and keep the tempura crispy, plus pickles and clear soup. Plenty of other seafood bowls including the local specialty, but it's hard to beat a couple of well-fried shrimps and veggies.

Nice place to have a rest and enjoy some local cuisines at reasonable price. The daily lunch set only costs 790-1000 yens each.

(Translated by Google) I visited the Kisaiya Hiroba food court around 11:30 on the last day of a three-day holiday. It wasn't particularly crowded, but there were a lot of customers. Purchase a meal ticket first and enter. This time, I decided to order the most popular bukkake hiburimeshi (¥1000/cash payment) from Hozumitei's menu, and the red sea bream broiled rice bowl (¥1000), which was increasing the amount of red sea bream that day. When I was thinking of ordering udon for my kids, I found out that you can add mini udon noodles to the rice bowl for an extra ¥200! The amount is perfect for my son who is not interested in food and loves udon! Mini udon noodles are ordered verbally at the counter, not with a ticket. Overall, it's reasonably priced, which I appreciate. What I ordered was called and served within about 5 minutes. They also explained how to eat bukkake hburimeshi. First of all, it looks exciting. Seared bonito, green onions, whitebait, salmon, hamachi, salmon roe...each piece is small, but arranged neatly. Crack a raw egg into the sauce, mix it and then sprinkle it on top! There was quite a lot of sauce, so I added about half of it and then adjusted it. The sea bream bowl has garlic chips in it, and this combination is amazing! The sea bream sashimi in Hiburimeshi is crunchy, and the sea bream in the seared red sea bream bowl is soft and sticky. It was delicious. The children's mini udon noodles are also delicious with the soup stock. Speaking of soup stock, the soup is simple, but the sea bream soup is very delicious! Thank you for the meal. I really wanted to eat sashimi, but the fried set meal looked delicious. (Original) きさいや広場のフードコート 、3連休の最終日11:30頃に伺いました。特に混雑していませんでしたが、お客さんは多かったです。先に食券を購入して入場します。 今回はほづみ亭さんのメニューから、人気No.1のぶっかけひぶりめし（¥1000/現金支払）と、この日真鯛増量中だった真鯛炙り丼（¥1000）を注文することに。子どもにうどんを注文しようと思ったら、丼ものには＋¥200でミニうどんが付けられるとな！食に興味がなく、うどん好きの我が息子にぴったりの量！ミニうどんは食券ではなく、カウンターで口頭で伝えて注文します。全体的にお手頃価格で、ありがたいですね。 注文したものは、5分くらいで呼び出され提供されました。ぶっかけひぶりめしの食べ方の説明もしていただきました。まず、見た目に心躍ります。かつおのたたき・ねぎとろ・しらす・サーモン・はまち・いくら…1切れは小さめですが、綺麗に並べられています。タレに生卵を割り入れ、混ぜてからぶっかけます！タレの量が結構多いので、半分くらい入れてから調節しました。真鯛炙り丼には、ニンニクチップが入っていて、またこの組合せがなんとも！ひぶりめしの鯛のお刺身はコリコリ、真鯛炙り丼の鯛は柔らかくてねっとり。美味しかった〜。 子どものミニうどんも出汁が効いてて美味しいです。出汁といえば、お吸い物もシンプルだけど、鯛出汁がとても美味しいのです！ご馳走様でした。 どうしても刺身系を食べたくなっちゃうけど、フライの定食も美味しそうだったなぁ。

(Translated by Google) I went there after lunch on a holiday, and it was quite crowded. The sashimi bowl (Hozumitei) came out quickly, but the champon and udon took a little while. However, unlike the champon at a certain chain restaurant, the stir-fried vegetables were very fragrant and the soup was delicious! The udon noodles also soaked up the broth quickly, but it was nice that they were packed with vegetables. The broth was also delicious. The sashimi bowl looked very beautiful. There was a lot of toppings, so I was very satisfied. (Original) 休日のお昼過ぎてから行きましたが、結構混んでいました。 お刺身のどんぶり(ほづみ亭)はすぐに出てきましたが、ちゃんぽんとうどんは、少し時間がかかりました。 けど、某チェーン店のちゃんぽんと違って炒めた野菜がとても香ばしくスープも美味しかったです！うどんもかき揚げがすぐお汁に染みてしまいましたが、野菜がギュッと詰まっていて良かったです。出汁もおいしかったです。 お刺身のどんぶりは、見た目がとても綺麗でした。ネタもたくさんのっていて満足できました。

(Translated by Google) Located in downtown Uwajima, this roadside station is a complex that combines tourist information, product sales, a fresh fish direct sales store, and a dining area. The lineup of dishes allows you to directly experience the seasonal flavors of the Uwa Sea, including locally produced seafood and citrus fruits. This time, I had the "Seared Yellowtail Rice Bowl" served in the eat-in corner. The savory seared yellowtail fillets were carefully arranged, with a soft, soft-boiled egg in the center. It was topped with citrus peel, green onions, garlic chips, and white sesame seeds for color. It was also garnished with yuzu pepper, allowing you to enjoy the change in flavor. The fatty yellowtail had no odor and went very well with the soft-boiled egg and condiments. Another nice touch is that you can pour the broth provided when it is served over it to enjoy it like sea bream chazuke in the second half. The appearance, taste, and composition of the dish were all highly refined, making it a very satisfying bowl of gourmet food in a tourist destination. (Original) 宇和島市街地に位置する道の駅で、観光案内・物産販売・鮮魚直売所・飲食スペースが一体となった複合施設。 地元産の海産物や柑橘類をはじめ、宇和海の旬をダイレクトに感じられるラインナップが魅力です。 今回いただいたのは、イートインコーナーで提供されている「鰤炙り丼」。 香ばしく炙られた鰤の切り身が丁寧に並べられ、中央にはとろりとした温玉。その上には柑橘皮とネギ、ガーリックチップ、白ごまの彩り。柚子胡椒も添えられており、味の変化も楽しめます。 脂の乗った鰤は臭みがなく、温玉や薬味との相性も非常に良好。提供時に別添えされるダシをかけて、後半は鯛茶漬け風にいただけるのも嬉しいポイント。 見た目・味・構成ともに完成度が高く、観光地グルメとしては非常に満足度の高い一杯でした。

(Translated by Google) This food court is located inside Kisaiya Roadside Station in Uwajima. Orders are made using the ticket vending machine, and unfortunately, cash only. Popular menu items seem to be Uwajima Champon and Uwajima Taimeshi. The champon is quite light, with a soy sauce flavor. The soup isn't very cloudy, and it seems to have been lightly stir-fried. The vegetables are very rare and crunchy, reminiscent of soy sauce tanmen, and are refreshing. The Uwajima Taimeshi is a hearty dish that could be described as rice topped with raw sea bream and egg, and is delicious. The sweet soy sauce and dashi broth make this a truly delicious dish. I visited during the Obon holiday lunchtime, and it can get full, in which case they restrict entry in front of the ticket machine. However, I visited at 3 p.m., so the wait was only about two minutes. (Original) 宇和島の道の駅きさいやにあるフードコート。注文は自動券売機を使い、残念ながら現金のみ。 人気メニューは宇和島ちゃんぽんと、宇和島鯛めしだそうです。ちゃんぽんはかなりあっさり目で、醤油味。スープがあまり濁っておらず、炒め方は弱い模様です。野菜はとてもレアで、シャキシャキしていて、醤油タンメン風でさっぱりですね。宇和島鯛飯は、鯛のお刺身が入った玉子かけご飯とでも言うべきもので、豪快です。甘めの醤油と出汁で食べる玉子かけご飯が当然のうまさ。 お盆のお昼に訪問したので、満席になることもあり、その場合は自動券売機の前で入場規制になるようでした。でも時間をずらして15時に訪問したので、待ち時間は2分ほどでした。

(Translated by Google) Uwajima sea bream rice is the best The day before, I ate delicious cooked sea bream rice in Tokushima, but in Uwajima, the sea bream is not cooked, but is soaked in sauce and served with raw egg. It's a luxurious egg-cooked rice dish, but the sauce makes it extremely delicious. The sauce was on sale, so I bought it. The young waitress did her best to explain things to me, and I was able to get this sea bream rice. Thank you to the store staff~(^o^) Recommended. (Original) 宇和島鯛めしサイコー 前日は、徳島で美味しい炊き込みの鯛飯を食べましたが、宇和島は炊き込まずタレに浸し生卵を一緒に頂きます。 贅沢な卵かけご飯となりますが、タレが絶品のおいしさです。 タレが売ってたので買い求めました。 若い店員さんが一生懸命説明をしてくれたのでこの鯛飯にありつけました。店員さんありがと～(^o^) オススメです。

(Translated by Google) A shrine with a 1,200-year history and a large shrine building with a solemn atmosphere. The atmosphere as you pass through the torii gate and cross the bridge is wonderful. A shrine that has been loved by the people of Uwajima for a long time. I was able to feel a sense of relief. Pray for safety on the way. (Original) 1200年もの歴史がある厳かな雰囲気があり大きな社殿を構える神社。 鳥居をくぐり橋を渡って行く雰囲気も素敵。 永く宇和島の方々に親しまれている神社。 ホッと安らぎを感じることができました。 道中の安全を祈念。

(Translated by Google) The view from the hill is so good that I can feel that they are watching over me all the time. I was able to worship while feeling it. (Original) 高台からの眺め程好くずっと見守っている、見守って貰っているだな〜と。感じながら参拝出来ました。

(Translated by Google) I visited Uwajima just to eat authentic sea bream rice, but since I had some time before the restaurant opened, I decided to stop by a shrine I found on Google Maps. Since it is located on a slightly higher ground, you can see Uwajima Castle in the distance, making it a very nice shrine with a great atmosphere. (Original) 本場の鯛めしを食べる為だけに宇和島に訪問しましたが､開店まで少し時間があったので､Googleマップで見つけた神社に立ち寄ってみました。 少し高台にあるので､遠景で宇和島城を見ることこがてきてとても雰囲気のある良い神社でした。

(Translated by Google) After taking pictures of the sunset at Atago Park, we descended into the inner city and entered the shrine grounds. It was around 7pm, so it wasn't open, but I was able to take pictures of the temple grounds. Year of establishment unknown. In the old shrine mentioned in the Three Great Annals, it belonged to Kokushigensha and was called Ichinomiya. It was a strong company structure. ” (Original) 愛宕公園で夕焼撮影後、市内側に降りたところ、神社境内に突入しました。よる７時を回っていたので開いてはいませんでしたが境内の撮影はできました。 創祀年代未詳。三大実録に記載の旧社では国史現在社に属し一宮と称せられていた。 濃厚なお社のつくりでした。」

(Translated by Google) This shrine has a long history and was designated as the main shrine by Date Hidemune, the founder of the Uwajima clan. I didn't have enough time to observe it fully this time, but it's quite elaborately made and looks like there's a lot to see. Warei Shrine is famous in Uwajima, but although it is smaller in size, it is a nice and quaint space. (Original) 宇和島藩の藩祖・伊達秀宗公が総鎮守一宮と定めた由緒高い神社です。今回は時間がなく充分に観察できませんでしたが、かなり凝った作りになっていて、見処がありそうです。宇和島だと和霊神社が有名ですが、大きさでは劣るものの、趣のある素敵な空間です。

(Translated by Google) It is a shrine that is like a guardian deity of Uwajima. If you go down a narrow road in a residential area, there is a free parking lot under the stairs. The Goshuin stamp was recorded directly in the book. (Original) 宇和島の守り神みたいな神社です。住宅街の中にある狭い道を進むと、階段の下に無料駐車場があります。 御朱印は、直接記帳していただけました。

(Translated by Google) It's usually a quiet place, but during the autumn festival in October, it becomes lively with Ushi-oni, the Yatsuka dance, which is associated with the Date clan, and food stalls. A historic Ichinomiya shrine that was cherished by Date lords. Uwajima Castle can also be seen beyond the torii gate. (Original) 普段は静かな場所だが、10月の秋祭りは、牛鬼や伊達藩ゆかりの八ツ鹿踊りに屋台もでて賑わう。 伊達の殿さまも大切にした、由緒ある一の宮。鳥居の向こうには宇和島城も見える。

This is a local conveyor belt sushi chain. They have a branch in matsuyama but it seems this shop is the original store. The quality of food is pretty good but there are better sushi restaurants (not high end) out there. Not to mention this place is very popular, there is always a line. Hint: you need to take number first, so some local people didnt park the car, they took a number first and then try to find parking. When I first arrived here, there is no parking because its completely full at around 1230. I came back around 230 pm and even then it is still quite full. There were only 2 or 3 spots in thr parking lot. Considering the wait time, I would rather eat somewhere else but the sushi is decent. They have english menu and take credit card so its pretty foreigner friendly.

Even on weekdays it takes 30 mins for waiting. You can queue by EPARK. The sushi are ok but the chu toro and uni isn’t tasty good. The otoro is a must eat.

Had to queue for over forty minutes. Some of the items took well over forty minutes to deliver (aburi tai, for example). The quality of the neta was top notch, as expected due to the location of the restaurant. I had 15 plates of various sushis and it came to around ¥4,200, which was excellent value. It is about twenty minutes walk from Uwajima station so the location isn't that great for tourists like me.

I love this place, especially the touchscreen ordering system that works for someone who doesn't speak Japanese, and the delivery train that delivered our dishes. The sushi were very delicious, and I especially love the Tuna 4 ways.

Sushi served here seems better than other conveyor belt sushi chain stores. We like the bluefin tuna trio. Crowded during lunch hour.

Enjoy delicious Uwajima's sushi! It is good quality, low-priced and easy to order. All of them are without wasabi. If necessary, put wasabi on it yourself. The order is on the touch panel, and if you place an order, the sushi will be carried on the Shinkansen!!!

Very tasty sushi with many options using local fish, albiet at a higher price than usual conveyor belt sushi restaurants.

(Translated by Google) I'm on my way back from fishing. I entered the store with my cap on, as usual. When I searched for fishing spots on Google Maps, I found myself wanting to try the fried chicken set meal here. This is my first visit. The parking lot can accommodate 5 to 6 cars across the road. Just by looking at the entrance, you can feel the atmosphere of the Showa era. If it wasn't for the noren, I might have passed by completely 😂 The inside of the store actually feels small, but there are 2 communal tables for 8 people, 2 counter seats, and 2 communal tables in the tatami room, so you can manage the number of people. Even after I entered the store, the next customer came in as soon as a seat became available. Most of the people are working, but it's great to see everyone getting used to it👏 Fried chicken set meal...this is really delicious. And the quantity is plentiful! The young people finished it in no time, but the elderly man was having a hard time~😂 After I finished eating, I was relieved that I had managed to finish my meal and let out a big sigh (lol). I see...I guess the reason fried chicken set meals are so popular is because they're both reasonably priced and delicious. The ramen looked delicious too 🙆 Thank you for providing us with a delicious lunch 🙇 (Original) 釣りの帰りです。いつものようにキャップをかぶったままお店に入りました。 釣り場でGoogle Mapで検索すると、ここのから揚げ定食が食べたくなりました。 はじめての訪問です。 駐車場は道路を挟んだ向かい側に5〜6台停めることができます。入口見ただけで昭和の雰囲気が存分に感じられます。暖簾がなかったら完全に通り過ぎてしまっていたかもしれませんね😂 店内は実際に狭いと感じますが、8人掛けの相席テーブルが2卓、カウンター席2席、さらに座敷席にも相席テーブルが2卓あるため、人数をこなすことができます🙆 筆者が入店してからも、席が空くとすぐに次のお客様が入ってきます。主に仕事の人たちが多いですが、みなさん慣れている様子が素晴らしい👏 から揚げ定食...これは本当に美味しいです。そして量もたっぷり！若者たちはあっという間に完食していましたが、初老のおっちゃんは中々です～😂 食べ終えた後は、何とか完食できた安心感で「ふー！」と大きなため息をついていました（笑） なるほど...から揚げ定食が人気なのは、リーズナブルで美味しいからなのでしょうね。ラーメンも美味しそうでした🙆 美味しい昼ご飯を提供していただき、ありがとうございました🙇

(Translated by Google) I came to Uwajima with no idea what I wanted to eat for lunch today, but I didn't really want sea bream rice, the ramen didn't look good, and I didn't really like Champon in Yawatahama, so I was looking for something to eat...When I was looking for Kotan-san, I saw Kotan-san and thought it was a fried chicken set meal, but I wasn't keen on it. After ordering the fried chicken set meal for 780 yen, I regretted that I should have ordered the miso ramen set meal. I got some fried chicken so I ate it, and the fried chicken was outstanding! It's crunchy, the meat is tender and juicy, and there's almost no flavor. So I had some tonkatsu sauce in the bowl, so I thought I'd add that. There was garlic powder, pepper, salt, and chili oil on the table, and I was told that I could season it myself. It was such a fried chicken set meal. Next time, I'm really interested in the ramen set meal, so I'll try it again! (Original) 今日の昼は何を食べようか、何が食べたいか全く決まらず宇和島に来てるけど鯛めしはイマイチ欲しくないしラーメンも美味そうな所無いし八幡浜のちゃんぽんはあんまり好きじゃないしどおしよ…と探してたらコタンさんが目に入り唐揚げ定食かぁ〜と気乗りはしなかったけどまぁいいやと閉店間際に訪問。唐揚げ定食780円を注文した後にミソラーメン定食にすれば良かったと後悔。唐揚げ来たので食べたけど、揚げ具合いはバツグン！カリカリで肉は柔らかくジューシーで味はほぼ無し。なのでトンカツソースが器にあったのでこれ付けるのかと。テーブルにはガーリックパウダーと胡椒や塩、辣油が置いてあり自分で味付けなのねとパラパラと。そんな唐揚げ定食でした。次回はラーメン定食がかなり気になったのでまた来てみますね！

(Translated by Google) I found this restaurant through Googling. I arrived at 5pm. There was one customer before me, and no one after me. Actually, the curtain was taken down shortly after I entered. Is it open until 5pm? I was looking forward to the fried chicken set meal, but a sign outside the store said, "Fried chicken set meals are not available during evening hours." I had no choice but to order the fried chicken, gyoza, and miso butter ramen. It seems there was a significant price change from April 1st, when I visited. The gyoza had a very homemade feel. They were small, but 350 yen for eight pieces wasn't bad. The fried chicken was what I was looking for. As the reviews said, there was almost no seasoning. I made full use of the sauce and table condiments, garlic powder, salt, and pepper that came with it. Honestly, for this amount of food, for just 600 yen after the price hike, it feels like a good deal, taste-wise. The set meal was 800 yen. Hmm, I don't think I'll be returning just for this... Miso butter ramen. As the reviews said, it was quite light (lol). This ramen also has a variety of flavors, such as garlic powder, pepper, and chili pepper, all available on the table. 680 yen for ramen is on the cheap side, but considering the taste... If it were cheaper overall, I might return, but for the prices at the time of my visit, I'd be happy to go elsewhere. That said, it's a long-established restaurant, and the owner's son is still working hard, so I hope it stays in business for a long time. (Original) ググって見つけたお店。 17時にに訪問。 先客1名、後客0名。って言うか、私が入店して間もなく暖簾を下げていました。 17時までの営業なの?? 唐揚げ定食目当てでしたが、店頭の張り紙に「夜夕方の営業時は唐揚げ定食の提供を中止」とのこと。 仕方ないので唐揚げ単品、餃子、味噌バターラーメンをオーダー。 訪問した4月1日から大幅に価格改定されたようです。 餃子は手作り感満載。小ぶりですが8個で350円は悪くないかと。 お目当ての唐揚げ。 口コミ通り下味はほとんど感じない。 一緒に提供されるソースや卓上調味料、ガーリックパウダー、塩、胡椒を駆使して頂きました。 正直、値上げ後600円でこのボリュームならお得感は無いかな?味も含めて。 定食は800円。ウーン、これを目当てに再訪は無いかと。。。 味噌バターラーメン。口コミ通り味薄め(笑) これも卓上のガーリックパウダー、胡椒、一味唐辛子などを駆使して味変。 ラーメン680円は安い方だけど、味を考慮すると。。。。。 総合的に安ければ通うかもしれないけど、今回訪問時の価格なら他店でも良いかな。 とはいえ、老舗さんなんでしょうし息子さんらしい方も頑張っているので長く続けて欲しいお店です。

(Translated by Google) Karaage set meal. 80% to 90% of the customers who came to the restaurant ordered the Karaage set meal. About 8 pieces of fried chicken were placed on top of the shredded cabbage, making it very filling. Is this a restaurant for people who want to eat large portions? It was eaten with Worcestershire sauce. There was a lot! ! What does it taste like? It's a personal preference. (Original) からあげ定食。 来るお客さんの8割、9割が、からあげ定食を頼んでいました。 ざく切りキャベツの上にからあげが８個位乗せられ、ボリュームは満点。 量食べたい人向けのお店かな～ ウスターソースをつけて食べるスタイルでした。 量は多かった！！味は〜〜？個人の好みですよね。

(Translated by Google) When I return home, I always visit this long-established ramen shop that I've been going to for over 30 years and it's my favorite 🍜 It's a ramen shop, but the karaage set meal is the most popular 👍 I love salt butter ramen 😋 If you ask the lady, she will add cutlet topping and make it into cutlet salt butter ramen 😉 The taste is from the Showa era, but the son and aunt are working hard to make it a local soul food😍 (Original) 帰省したら、必ずお伺いする30年以上通っている老舗のラーメン屋で大好きなお店です🍜 ラーメン屋ですが、からあげ定食が一番人気です👍 わたしは、塩バターラーメンが大好きなんですよー😋 おばちゃんにお願いしたら、カツをトッピングしてくれてカツ塩バターラーメンになりますよー😉 味は昭和の味ですが、地元のソウルフードとして息子さんとおばちゃんは頑張って仕事されています😍

(Translated by Google) The floor is slippery with oil, the lights are dim, and the food isn't good. The fried chicken has no taste, and the miso ramen looks like it's just miso dissolved in hot water. After I finish eating, I feel like I haven't eaten enough even though I should be full. This lack of food becomes a habit A mysterious restaurant where it's not good, but it's delicious. (Original) 床は油で滑るし、灯りは薄暗いし、飯はうまくない 唐揚げは味がないし、味噌ラーメンも湯に味噌を溶いただけといった様相 食べ終えたあと、満腹であるはずなのに、まだ食べ足りない気持ちになる この食べ足りなさが癖になる うまくないのに、うまい、そんな不思議な店

(Translated by Google) It's cheap, the portions are big, and it's a long-established restaurant. That means it's a nostalgic taste for people who grew up in Uwajima as students. The fried chicken set meal comes with a large portion of rice, fried chicken, sweet barley miso soup, and pickles, and costs just 620 yen. The fried chicken is eaten by dipping it in a sauce that is similar to tonkatsu sauce. It's surprising when you imagine modern fried chicken with flavor in the batter. Inside the restaurant, there is a counter and two shared tables (8 people per seat), and two tatami rooms in the back. There is also parking for three cars. I heard the word "nostalgic" when I was eating there. It's a restaurant that brings back memories. (Original) 安くて、量が多くて、昔からやっているお店です。と言うことは、食べ盛りの学生時代に宇和島で過ごしてきた人たちであれば、懐かしい味！ってことになるんでしょう。からあげ定食は、大盛りのごはん、からあげ、麦味噌の甘い味噌汁、お新香がついて620円という安さです。からあげは、とんかつソース？よようなソースに浸けて食べるという面白いスタイルです。衣に味がついてるという今風のからあげをイメージすると驚いてしまいます。 店内は、カウンターと相席のテーブル席が２つ（8名/1席可能）、奥に座敷が２つあります。駐車場も３台分確保されています。 自分が食べていた時も、『懐かしい』という言葉が聞こえてきました。想い出になっているお店なんですね。

Some of the best soba and tempura I've ever eaten

(Translated by Google) I came to Uwajima City with an important client. I searched for "Juwari Soba" (100% buckwheat soba) on Google Maps for lunch and found three restaurants. Since this is in the city, I was worried about parking, but there was a parking lot clearly posted in front of the restaurant. When I went there, luckily there was one space available, so I parked quickly (lol). When I entered the restaurant, it was almost full, but there was one seat left at the end of the counter, so I sat there. I ordered the "Tempura Sairo." The tempura was brought out first, followed a few minutes later by the soba noodles. The tempura was freshly fried and crispy, allowing you to enjoy the flavor of the ingredients. The soba noodles also had just the right amount of firmness and a great flavor. I assumed the owner was a quiet person. He prepares his food carefully and efficiently, so it's no surprise that it takes about 30 to 40 minutes for the food to be served. If you're short on time or in the mood, it might be best to refrain from entering. Thank you for providing us with delicious soba and tempura. (Original) 大切なお客様をお連れして宇和島市に来ました。 昼食を「十割そば」でGoogleマップ検索したところ、3軒のお店が見つかりました。 ここは市街地なので駐車場が心配でしたが、お店の前に駐車場の案内が明記されており、行ってみると運良く1台空いていたので、素早く(笑)駐車しました。 店内に入るとほぼ満席でしたが、カウンター席の端に1席空きがあったのでそこに座りました。 「天ぷらせいろ」を注文しました。まず天ぷらが運ばれてきて、数分後に蕎麦がきました。 天ぷらは揚げたてでサクサクしており、素材の味も楽しめます。 蕎麦も適度なコシがあり、蕎麦そのものの味も良いです。 店主は寡黙な方だと勝手に推測しました。無駄のない動きで丁寧に料理を作っており、提供までに30～40分ほどかかるのは当然でしょう。 時間や心に余裕がない方は、入店を控えた方が良いかもしれません。 美味しい蕎麦と天ぷらを提供していただき、ありがとうございました🙇

(Translated by Google) If you want to eat delicious soba in Uwajima, this is the place to be. Of course, Western Japan is known for its udon culture, but here you can truly enjoy soba to your heart's content. It's been a while since I've had decent soba, and I was blown away by the taste and flavor. I'm from the eastern part of Japan, and I've eaten plenty of good soba, but this was on par with, or even better, in terms of quality. I never thought I'd be able to eat it in this area, and I was so impressed by the chef's attention to detail that I was stuffed right from lunch. The spicy radish was just right, the wasabi was rubbed in perfectly, and the yuba on top brought tears to my eyes. (Original) 宇和島で美味い蕎麦を食べるならここしかないのではないか。無論西日本はうどん文化であるが、ここは正に蕎麦を存分に食べることができる。自分でも久しぶりにまともなそばを食べたので、味わいと風味に感動してしまった。東国出身でうまい蕎麦ならいくらでも食べてきたが、クオリティ的に同等かそれ以上。まさか、この地で食べられるとは、大将のこだわりに昼飯から感服して満腹になってしまった。辛味大根がしっかり辛いとかワサビをきっちり擦っているとか、突出しに湯葉が出るとか涙が出ます。

(Translated by Google) This soba restaurant is perfect for those with plenty of time. My family and I were traveling from Kanto to Shikoku, passing through Uwajima and looking for lunch. This soba restaurant had high reviews, so we decided to pop in. If they had announced somewhere that it would take more than an hour for the soba to be ready after ordering—when we were first told to wait outside, when we entered, and when we ordered—I would have given up and looked for another restaurant, especially since we were traveling. The soba and tempura bowl were delicious, but the wait was surprisingly long, and I was surprised twice by how long I was still waiting. This restaurant has become a memorable one, haha. I was traveling, so my impression is limited, but if it were near my house, I would bring a book with me and go in just before I started to feel hungry, and enjoy a relaxing time. (Original) 時間に余裕がある方向けのお蕎麦屋さんです。 家族で関東からの四国旅行、通りすがりの宇和島でお昼ごはんを探したところこちらのお蕎麦屋さんが高評価でしたので飛び込みで入ってしまいました。最初に外で待つように指示された時、入店時、そして注文の時、どこかで「注文してからお蕎麦が出来るまでに一時間以上かかります」とアナウンスしてくれたら諦めて他のお店を探していたと思います、旅行中だったし。。お蕎麦も天丼も美味しいけどびっくりするほど待たされて、まだまだ待ってる自分に２度びっくりしちゃう思い出のお店になりました笑 旅行中だったのでこんな感想になっちゃったけどもし家の近所にあったらお腹が減る少し前くらいから本でも持ち込んで入店してゆったりした時間を楽しみたいような、そんなお店です。

(Translated by Google) The scallop tempura bowl was very delicious, and the soba noodles were also authentic ✨ I was happy to see them rubbing the wasabi with their hands when I sat at the counter ♪ It's always full when you go at lunchtime, so I recommend making a reservation. The free parking lot was full for three cars, so I had to wait for one to open up before parking. I took away a star ⭐︎ because there wasn't much parking, but the atmosphere and food were very good ✨ (Original) 貝柱のかき揚げ丼がとても美味しく、お蕎麦も本格的でした✨カウンターに座ると手でワサビを擦ってるのが見れて嬉しかったです♪ お昼時に行くといつも満席なので、予約をおすすめします。無料駐車場は3台分満車だったので空くのを待って駐車しました。駐車場が少ない分だけ星⭐︎減らしましたが、雰囲気もお料理もとても良かったです✨

(Translated by Google) This is a soba restaurant where each dish is prepared with great care. I only recommend going if you have plenty of time. It took about an hour and a half from the time I was seated until the soba was served. I stopped by in the middle of a trip and ended up spending a lot of time there. The atmosphere isn't great as everyone in the restaurant is waiting. The soba soup was delicious. Thank you for the meal. (Original) すごく丁寧に一品一品を作るお蕎麦屋さんです。 時間に余裕のある人だけ行く事をお勧めします。 席についてからお蕎麦を提供されるまでに、約1時間半かな。旅行の最中に寄り思わず時間を費やす事になりました。 店内のお客さんみんな待っているので雰囲気も良く無いです。 蕎麦湯、美味しかったです。 ご馳走様でした。

(Translated by Google) I went back to Uwajima for some business and had some time to kill when I got off at Uwajima station, so I searched for lunch and got a result: Soba in Uwajima? I thought so, but since it had good reviews, I stopped by on a weekday after 12:00. It was almost full, but there was just one free seat at the counter with about five seats, so I sat down easily and ordered a kakiage bowl and a set of bamboo steamer. After that, customers continued to come in one after another, and they had received several reservations by phone on the day, so it seemed lucky that I was able to enter without waiting. It was full and the operation was done by 2-3 people, so I had to wait a little, but the kakiage bowl was served first. It seems that the soba is served at a time after the rice dishes. I never thought there would be a restaurant like this in Uwajima... The kakiage filling was made with scallops and mitsuba (Japanese parsley), an unknown specialty of Uwajima, and the strong flavor and texture of the scallops, the light batter, the sauce with dashi, and the shiny rice went really well together. It was piled high in the bowl, so I could eat it without spilling it. It was hard to prepare, but the accompanying pickles were also delicious and every bite was delicious. Now, as for the soba, it didn't disappoint, it had a nice aroma and a crisp texture, and was very wonderful. The flavor of the soup seemed a little weak, but maybe that's because I had eaten the tempura bowl first. Since we're in Ehime, a famous production area for dried fish, I wondered if I could make the soup stronger by using dried bonito flakes, dried mackerel flakes, or dried sardines, but I wondered if that would overpower the flavor of the soba... I was thinking this as an amateur, but before I knew it, there were only two mouthfuls left of the soba. At that moment, the soba soup was served, and I was amazed at the owner's consideration. Wow, it's amazing, if I lived in Matsuyama, it would be worth driving all the way to this restaurant to come here. I never thought that a restaurant like this would be in Uwajima. Next time, I'd like to come at night! (Original) 所要で宇和島へ帰省し、宇和島駅に降りて少し時間があったので昼めしでもと検索したところヒット 宇和島でそば？と思ったものの高評価だったので平日12時過ぎに寄ってみました ほぼ満席でしたが5席ほどあるカウンターがちょうど一つだけ空いており、すんなり着席、かき揚げ丼とせいろのセットを注文しました そのあとぞくぞくとお客さんが来店、当日予約の電話も何件か受けておられ、待ち無しでスッと入れたのはラッキーだったようです 満席でオペレーションも2-3人でやられているため少し待ちましたが、先にかき揚げ丼がサーブされます なんとご飯物のあと時間差でそばを出すようです まさか宇和島にこんなお店があるとは… かきあげのタネは宇和島の知られざる名物アコヤ貝（真珠貝）の貝柱と三つ葉でしたが、貝柱の力強いうまみと歯応え、軽くまとめられた衣にだしの効いたタレ、つやつやのご飯が非常にあいます 茶碗に山盛りのためこぼさずに食べるのに苦労しましたが、付け合わせの漬物も嬉しく一口ごとがいちいちうまい さて、そばですが、まあ期待を裏切らず香りもよくしゃっきりした歯ざわりが心地よくたいへん素晴らしい ややつゆの風味が弱いように感じられましたが先に天丼を食べたせいかな せっかく節の名産地の愛媛にあるので、宗田節や鯖節やいりこ節を使って強いつゆにしてもいいかな、でもそれではそばの風味が負けるかな…などと、素人ながら考えているとあっという間に残りのそばはあと二口くらい そのタイミングでそば湯が出され、店主の気遣いに感嘆してしまいます いや〜すばらしい、松山くらいに住んでればこのお店に来るためにわざわざ高速飛ばして来てもいいなと思わせるお店です 返す返すもこんなお店が宇和島にあるとは思いもしませんでした 次は夜に来てみたいですね！

Around excellent.

(Translated by Google) About 7-8 minutes walk from Uwajima Station. It is located between National Route 56, which turns halfway through the arcade and faces Shiroyama, where Uwajima Castle is located. Tai-meshi is generally thought of as rice cooked with sea bream, but Uwajima's taimeshi has a special sauce with raw egg yolk, which is then mixed with sea bream sashimi and served over warm rice. I think Uwajima-style taimeshi is much more delicious than regular taimeshi. I ordered a taste comparison of love sea bream and mandarin sea bream. It was quite delicious. The inside of the store was calm and nice. (Original) 宇和島駅から徒歩7〜8分程度。アーケード街の途中を曲がって宇和島城がある城山に面した国道56号との間にあります。 鯛めしは、一般的には鯛の炊き込みご飯というイメージですが、宇和島の鯛めしは、特製のタレに生卵の黄身があり、そこに鯛の刺身を絡めて温かいご飯にかけて食べるという特徴があります。宇和島流の鯛めしは一般的な鯛めしよりもかなり美味しいと思います。 愛鯛とみかん鯛の食べ比べを注文しました。なかなか美味しかったです。店内も落ち着いていて、なかなか良かったです。

(Translated by Google) Since I had come all the way to Uwajima, I decided to try some sea bream rice, so I did some research and headed over to this restaurant. The restaurant has a relaxed atmosphere and the service is attentive. They lowered the partition between the tables so we could relax. I had sea bream rice and mandarin orange juice, and they even showed me how to eat the sea bream rice, which was delicious! (Original) せっかく宇和島に来たのでと思い鯛めしを食べようと思い調べて伺いました。丁寧な接客で店内も落ち着いた雰囲気です。隣のテーブルとの仕切りをおろしてくれてゆっくりとできました。鯛めしとみかんジュースをいただき、鯛めしは食べ方も教えてもらい美味しく楽しめました！

(Translated by Google) Even if you go alone, the atmosphere at the counter is nice, the food is delicious, and the sea bream in particular is super crunchy and delicious 😙 It felt like I was being entertained! The brand sea bream is so tasty 🤤 I want to come with my girlfriend 🤫 You can go alone in casual clothes 👍 (Original) 1人で行ってもカウンターの雰囲気良くて、料理も美味しくて、特に鯛がめちゃコリコリのウマウマ😙 なんか、接待されてる雰囲気でした！ ブランド鯛が旨すぎる🤤 彼女と来たい🤫 全然1人でラフな格好で入れます👍

(Translated by Google) I made a reservation and used it on the night I stayed at Uwajima. Enjoy a relaxing meal in a private room The customer service was excellent. Drinks are served quickly (no waiting) The food was served without a long wait. Standard Jakoten Comparison of Uwajima taimeshi and kamameshi Aitai cheese cutlet Everything was delicious though The seared bonito from Kochi Prefecture was exquisite. It's been a long time since I ate extremely delicious bonito tataki. It was a very satisfying evening drink and dinner. The only regret I had was that the califuwajakoten was sold out. (Original) 宇和島泊まりの夜に予約して利用しました 個室でゆっくり食事を楽しめました 接客が申し分なく良かったです 飲み物の提供が早い（待たせない） 料理もさほど待つことなく提供していただけました 定番のじゃこ天 宇和島鯛めしと釜めしの食べ比べ 愛鯛チーズカツレツ どれも美味しかったですが 高知県産のカツオのタタキが絶品でした 久しぶりにめちゃくちゃ旨いカツオのタタキを食べました 大満足の晩酌、夕食でした 唯一、カリふわじゃこ天が売り切れていたのが心残りでした

(Translated by Google) The sea bream rice is delicious. It was crowded on a Saturday night. They have both tatami rooms and counter seats. The counter seats are in a single room with a door so you can relax in the space. The staff are friendly. (Original) 鯛めし美味しい。土曜日の夜で賑わってました。 お座敷もありカウンターもあり。カウンター席はひとつのお部屋で扉があるので空間としてゆっくり出来ます。お店の方は感じ良い。

(Translated by Google) We visited for lunch on a tour. We were a group of 24 people. We had a room on the third floor with no elevator. It was near Kochi Castle. The restaurant was clean and the staff were very friendly. (Original) ツアーのランチでお邪魔しました 24人の団体 エレベーターなしの3階のお部屋でした 高知城の近く お店は清潔でスタッフさんの対応も良かった