Michi-no-Eki Uwajima Kisaiya Hiroba
道の駅みなとオアシスうわじま きさいや広場
A roadside rest station by Uwajima Port selling fresh Uwa Sea seafood, citrus and local products, where you can try Uwajima-style sea bream rice and fried fish cakes.
Kisaiya is an Uwajima dialect word meaning 'welcome'. This michi-no-eki (roadside station) and harbor oasis sits beside Uwajima Port, about 10 minutes' walk from JR Uwajima Station. Inside are a fresh fish market, citrus and specialty shops, and several eateries. The most recommended dish is Uwajima-style tai meshi (sea bream rice), in which raw sea bream slices are dipped in a sauce mixed with raw egg and spooned over white rice. This differs from Matsuyama's steamed sea bream rice. Other local specialties include jako-ten (fried fish cakes) and various mikan (mandarin orange) juices. Weekend markets are often held here, making it a convenient place to eat or buy souvenirs when arriving in or leaving Uwajima.
Opening hours
Approx. 09:00–18:00 (varies by shop)
Nearby sights
- Uwajima City Historical Museum
- Uwajima Castle
- Tenshaen Garden
- Date Museum
- Warei Shrine
- Ryukoin Temple
- Uwajima Bullfighting Arena
- Nametoko Gorge