How to get to Uwajima

By train from Matsuyama   (how to get to Matsuyama)

Uwajima can be reached from Matsuyama by limited express trains (80 minutes, about 3500 yen one way, hourly departures) or local trains (about three hours, 2010 yen one way, one train every 2-3 hours) on the JR Yosan Line. The trip is fully covered by the Japan Rail Pass and the All Shikoku Rail Pass.

By ferry from Beppu   (how to get to Beppu)

Beppu is connected to Yawatahama by ferry (3 hours, around 4000 yen one way in the cheapest class, departures every 3-4 hours). To get to Uwajima from Yawatahama Ferry Terminal, walk for 20 minutes to Yawatahama Station and take a limited express train (30 minutes, about 1500-2000 yen one way, hourly departures) or a local train (one hour, 740 yen one way, one departure every 2-3 hours) on the JR Yosan Line to Uwajima.

By train from Kochi   (how to get to Kochi)

Train connections between Uwajima and Kochi are very infrequent, time-consuming and require a transfer at Kubokawa. The entire one way journey takes around five hours and costs 3400 yen. The trip is fully covered by the All Shikoku Rail Pass, but Japan Rail Pass holders have to pay a supplement fee of 210 yen, because the trains partially use non-JR tracks.

Above fees and schedules are subject to change. Be sure to check current yen exchange rates.

Getting around

The sights of Uwajima are located within walking distance of Uwajima Station. From the station, it takes about 10-15 minutes to walk to the gate of Uwajima Castle and about 20-30 minutes to walk to the Date Museum. Taxi rides around the city center are unlikely to cost more than 1000 yen.

Uwajima Bus offers the alternative method to get around town. Hourly buses connect Uwajima Station, Uwajima Bus Center (located at the foot of Uwajima Castle, a short walk from the castle's gate) and the Tenshaen-mae (天赦園前) bus stop that serves Tenshaen Garden and the Date Museum. It costs 160 yen for a one way ride between these destinations. Due to a lack of English information, it can be slightly challenging for foreign tourists to use these buses.