Uwajima
Coastal castle town in southern Ehime Prefecture known for its bullfighting tradition, Uwajima developed around Uwajima Castle and remains the main city of the Uwa Sea region. The centre sits close to the water and offers a walkable spread of cafés and restaurants.
Description drafted with AI from public sources such as Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap. How this works
- Population70,809
- Nearest water from center 0.1 km0.1 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 5.5 km3.4 mi
Nearest airports
Uwajima: quick answers
Where is Uwajima?
Uwajima is in Uwajima City, Japan, about 71 km44 miles in a straight line from Matsuyama.
How do you get to Uwajima?
The nearest airport is Matsuyama (MYJ), about 1 hr 18 min away by road. The nearest train station is 伊予中山, about 59 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Uwajima?
The warmest month is August, averaging 25°C78°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 5°C41°F. The wettest month is June, with about 307 mm12.1 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Uwajima?
OpenStreetMap lists 4 museums, 24 restaurants, 12 cafés and 30 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Uwajima?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Ozu, Yawatahama and Sukumo.