Doi Pearl

At Doi Pearl, visitors can have a close-up experience of the pearl cultivation process. In addition to learning how pearls cultivated in the beautiful Uwakai Sea are produced, visitors are able to select their own pearls and make jewelry from them. The experience of making your own jewelry under the guidance of an expert is an invaluable opportunity to feel close to nature and to the local industry of Uwajima. *Tour contents: Implantation (Viewing insert a nucleus in Akoya oysters), Harvest (Choosing one Akoya oysters and taking a pearl out of it.), Pearl seminar (Deepening the knowledge of pearls such as how to distinguish high-quality pearls from low-quality pearls.)

The terraced fields of Yusumizugaura

The terraced fields of Yusumizugaura create an agricultural landscape unique to this area, with stone walls that extend along the steep hillsides. These fields, which have been here since the Edo period, make maximum use of the limited land for growing mainly potatoes. Terrace-grown potatoes are the fruit of nature’s bounty and the ingenuity of people.

nicco

Nicco is a restaurant in Kushima where you can enjoy meals made with fresh fish and other local ingredients from the Uwakai Sea area in a cozy and inviting space that was renovated from an old-fashioned private house. The menu includes seasonal delicacies made from local ingredients related to the four seasons, carefully prepared to provide a real taste of Kushima’s natural resources. Visitors can enjoy a taste of Kushima’s natural resources.

The Umisuzume Observation Deck

The Umisuzume Observation Deck is a place where visitors can enjoy a magnificent panoramic view of Uwakai Sea and the ria coast. Famous for appearing in the film Umi no Suzume, this is a special place for fans. The view includes a beautifully curved coastline and pearl cultivation rafts. At sunset, the sea turns red, creating a dreamlike scene. You can adjust the timing of your return trip in order to take in the spectacular sunset view.

Road Station Minato Oasis Uwajima – Kisaiya Plaza

Road Station Minato Oasis Uwajima – Kisaiya Plaza offers fresh local seafood, farm produce, pearl products, and other souvenirs unique to Uwajima. In addition to shopping, visitors can enjoy a meal made from local specialty ingredients at the plaza food court. It’s a great place to stop while you’re in downtown Uwajima.

Warei Shrine

This is the head temple for the Warei faith. It is known by the nickname Warei-sama. Here is enshrined the spirit of Seibei Yanbe, an administrator and chief retainer of Hidemune Date, the first daimyo of Uwajima. This religion remains strong, and the Warei Grand Festival, held on July 23 and 24 of each year, is one of the most famous festivals in Shikoku.