(0490)Uchiko, Experience Japan's Traditional Culture *This tour is available in English and Japanese only.
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- 939634
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Registration No.: Tourism Board Registrar General's Register of Travel Industry No. 64
Date of registration: 1963/11/26
Effective period of registration: November 26, 2019 - November 25, 2024
Name: JTB Co., Ltd.
Name of Sales Office: Matsuyama Branch
Combined Travel Business Utilization Manager: Hirohiro Abui
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1. Stroll through the Yōkaichi-Gokoku Historic District
2. Traditional Japanese papermaking experience (Ōzu Washi)
3. Handmade kite crafting experience
Uchiko is a town that flourished from the late Edo period to the Taishō era (around the 1800s to mid-1900s) through the production of mokurō (wood wax). You’ll stroll through the Yōkaichi-Gokoku district, where the atmosphere of that era still lingers in the well-preserved streetscape. In the Ikazaki area of Uchiko, traditional Japanese papermaking (washi) has been practiced for centuries, and even today, skilled artisans continue to create handmade paper using time-honored techniques. Here, you can enjoy a hands-on papermaking experience.
Ikazaki is also known for its vibrant kite-making culture using washi, and every year on May 5th, it hosts the “Ikazaki Giant Kite Battle,” a festival with a history of over 400 years. In the tradition-rich town of Ikazaki, why not try making your own kite and sending it soaring into the sky on the wind? It’s sure to become a memorable part of your journey.
Tour Information
Tour Price：
[Per Person] The price varies depending on the number of participants.
Please check the reservation page for details.
(Adults only, ages 13 and above)
Minimum Number of Participants
- Minimum required to operate: 4 person
- Minimum booking requirement: 4 person
- Maximum capacity: 8 people
- Meal Conditions
- Breakfast: Not included
- Lunch: 1 meal included
- Dinner: Not included
Booking Deadline
- 20 days before each tour date (Reservations will close once fully booked.)
Tour Guide
- No tour conductor will accompany the tour.
- A through guide will provide guidance.
Chartered Taxi Services
- IYOTETSU Taxi
- Izumi Kōtsū
- Ehime Kintetsu Taxi
- Shikoku Kōtsū
- Setouchi Taxi
- Matsuyama Taxi
Availability & Booking Information
- Maximum capacity per slot: 8 people.
- You can book as a group of 4 or 8 people.
- If a group has already booked the slot for that day, it will be marked as sold out.
- Please note that the system requires you to enter the number of groups, not the number of participants. Always select "1" or "2" when booking.
Tour Planning & Operation
JTB Corporation, Matsuyama Branch – Sales Department
- TEL: +81-89-943-3321
- FAX: +81-89-934-6626
- Address: 5th Floor, K-13 Building, 3-9-3 Sanbancho, Matsuyama, Ehime, Japan
- Business Hours: Monday – Friday, 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM (Closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays)
- Certified Travel Supervisor: Takahiro Abuki
Ticket Information
Adult
¥38,000Children
¥38,000More Information
Reservation Deadline
The start of the experience Up to 20 days before
What's included in the experience
Included in the Tour Price
- Chartered taxi fares and toll road fees from Dogo to Uchiko
- Lunch (at Restaurant Sushi Izakaya Kotetsu or similar)
- 1 English-speaking through guide
What is not included in the experience
Not Included in the Tour Price
- Drink fee
- Other expenses of a personal nature
Precautions
Important Information
Reservation Confirmation
- Final confirmation deadline: 20 days before the tour date (*For tentative reservations as well, please confirm at least 20 days in advance.)
Meeting Time & Location
- Meeting time: At least 30 minutes before departure.
- Meeting location: Dogo Onsen Karakuri Clock.
Tour Operation & Cancellation Policy
- The tour may be canceled in advance in case of foreseeable conditions such as typhoons. However, the tour may also be canceled on the day due to sudden and unforeseen reasons.
Participation Restrictions & Safety Rules
- Heavily intoxicated participants.
What you need
What to Bring & Dress Code
- Wear comfortable shoes and clothing.
Cancellation Policy
| On the day | 100% |
|---|---|
| 13Hours before | 50% |
| 1Days before | 40% |
| 7Days before | 30% |
| 10Days before | 20% |
Information
Tour Schedule
8:00 Meet at Matsuyama Tokyu REI Hotel 1F (near Okaido), depart
8:10 Meet at Dogo Onsen Station (Botchan Clock), depart
(Private taxi)
9:10 - 10:20 Stroll around Uchiko Yokaichi and Gokoku preservation districts
(Private taxi)
10:30 - 12:00 Washi papermaking experience at Tenjin Shrine (Ikazaki area)
(Private taxi)
12:10 - 13:10 Lunch at local Uchiko restaurant (e.g. Kotetsu Sushi Izakaya)
(Private taxi)
13:20 - 15:20 Kite-making experience at Ikazaki Kite Museum
(Private taxi)
16:20 Arrive at Dogo Onsen Station, tour ends
16:30 Arrive at Matsuyama Tokyu REI Hotel 1F, tour ends
The business offering the experience will reply to you within2days whether the reservation has gone through or not.
Please note that the payment will not be processed until we receive a response from you.
Vendor Information
JTB Matsuyama Branch
〒790-0003
K-13 Building 5F, 3-9-3 Sanbanchō, Matsuyama-shi, Ehime-ken