Ehime, Japan · Asia
Uwajima sits on the route: 25 minutes from Kihoku-chō, 46km from Shikoku Karst.
Uwajima is a town located in Ehime, Japan. With a population of 70,809, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Uwajima sits in Japan, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Tokyo time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Uwajima to your route.
The Uwajima City Historical Museum (宇和島市立歴史資料館, Uwajima Shiritsu Rekisi Shiryōkan) opened in Uwajima, Ehime Prefecture, Japan in 1992. The Western-style building in which the museum is housed dates to 1884 and is a Registered Tangible Cultural Property. Having started out as the Uwajima Police Station in the HirōkojiRead more
district of Uwajima, in 1953 the building was relocated to Nishiumi, now Ainan, where until January 1990 it served as the town hall. In March 1992 the building was returned to Uwajima and its current site near the Kabasaki Battery (樺崎砲台跡), where it has served as a museum dedicated to the history of Uwajima.
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Uwajima is located in Ehime, Japan, Asia. The coordinates are 33.2238 latitude, 132.5600 longitude.
Uwajima has a population of approximately 70,809 people, making it a town in Japan.
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Essential numbers in Japan
Japan Helpline (24h English assistance): 0570-000-911. An International Driving Permit (1949 convention) is required to drive.
Full driving guide for Japan1 notable place within an hour's drive.
famous road
A limestone plateau road running the Ehime–Kochi border at around 1,400 m, with cattle grazing among white karst outcrops and unbroken ridge views. One of the highest and most open drives in western Japan.
46 km · about 55 min drive
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