Matsuyama Castle
Also written: 松山城 · 松山城
Matsuyama Castle is one of only 12 original surviving castle keeps (tenshu) in Japan. Accessible by ropeway, it’s popular for panoramic views over Matsuyama city and the Seto Inland Sea from the mountaintop.
An Illustrated Japan / Ehime / Townscape & Scenery
About this place
Matsuyama Castle 132 m Katsuyama one 12 original tenshu surviving Edo before never concrete rebuild. Started 1602 Kato Yoshiaki five-tier keep important cultural property. Ropeway chairlift 8 min 20-min forest walk. Defense ishi-otoshi hazama black plank contrast white plaster. Top 360 panorama city Dogo plain Seto sea Ishizuchi range. Spring 200 cherry autumn light-up winter camellia. Volunteers free guide. Early after 8:30 opening best uncrowded. Nimarumaru garden Edo residence reproduction about 2 hr including park strolling. Caution rainy stone slippery.
