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Ehime Castle Town Turns Traditional Japanese Houses into Hotels to Preserve Townscape, Attract Tourism

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By Katsuhiro Sumida / Yomiuri Shimbun Staff Writer

17:03 JST, April 13, 2025

OZU, Ehime — The city of Ozu in Ehime Prefecture, which retains the atmosphere of a castle town from the Edo period (1603-1867), is becoming a popular destination for foreign visitors due to the conversion of old traditional houses into hotels and other facilities, creating a sustainable town.

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