Uchiko

The Yokaichi and Gokoku districts extend for 600 meters, featuring 90 preserved merchant houses with white plaster walls and traditional Japanese architecture.

From the Edo period through the Meiji era, Uchiko generated 30 percent of Japan's national wax production, establishing itself as a commercial center.

The Uchiko-za theater, constructed in 1916, maintains its original structure with rotating stages and hidden passages for traditional Kabuki and Bunraku performances.

The town connects to Matsuyama through the JR Yosan express train service, making it accessible for visitors exploring the Ehime Prefecture.

The Kamihaga Residence, constructed in 1894, functions as a museum displaying traditional wax production methods and merchant lifestyle from the Meiji period.

Location: Ehime Prefecture

Location: Kita district

Inception: January 1, 2005

Shares border with: Ozu, Seiyo, Iyo, Kumakogen, Tobe

Website: https://town.uchiko.ehime.jp

GPS coordinates: 33.53303,132.65828

Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:41