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Matsuyama Castle|松山城

Matsuyama Castle|松山城
Matsuyama Castle is located in Matsuyama city center, and is one of only 12 castles with a keep tower that was constructed before the Edo period remaining in Japan (presently 12 keep towers). The 21 buildings that have keep towers are all designated as Important Cultural Heritage. Construction began in 1602, and took the longest amount of time of all castles in the history of Japanese castle construction (one quarter century). Of the current 12 Keep Towers, this castle and Ehime Castle are special in their style, in which the keep tower is connected to other defensive structures. Starting in 1635, the castle was the residence of the Matsudaira clan, who ruled Matsuyama.

Details

Address 3-2-46 Okaido, Matsuyama 790-0004 Ehime
Hours (Febrary - July) 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
(August) 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
(September - November) 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
(December - January) 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Closed December third Wednesday
Admission Fee ¥520 / Adult  (Group of 25 or more: ¥470)
¥160 / Child  (Group of 25 or more: ¥150)
TEL +81-89-921-4873
FAX -
Parking (Cars)   Yes
(Buses) Yes
Free Wi-Fi Yes
Toilet Yes
Best Season Spring / Summer / Autumn / Winter

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A castle with a keep tower looking down over Matsuyama city

‣ The keep tower is located on the summit of 132 meters elevation, and there are many important historical artifacts, such as swords and armor, from the Warring States period displayed inside the castle.

‣ From the keep tower you can get a 360 degree view of the Matsuyama plane. On clear days you can see the islands of the  Seto Inland Sea and Mt Ishizuchi, western Japan’s highest peak.

An experience you won`t find anywhere else…

One-way ¥270 / Adult  (Group of 25 or more: ¥250)
¥140 / Child  (Group of 25 or more: ¥130)
Round-trip ¥520 / Adult  (Group of 25 or more: ¥470)
¥260 / Child  (Group of 25 or more: ¥240)
Round-trip + Admission Fee ¥1,040 / Adult  (Group of 25 or more: ¥940)
 ¥420 / Child  (Group of 25 or more: ¥390)
Operation Hours (Febrary - July) 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
(August) 8:30 am - 6:00 pm
(September - November) 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
(December - January) 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Duration 3 Minute(s) / One-way
One-way ¥270 / Adult  (Group of 25 or more: ¥250)
¥140 / Child  (Group of 25 or more: ¥130)
Round-trip ¥520 / Adult  (Group of 25 or more: ¥470)
¥260 / Child  (Group of 25 or more: ¥240)
Round-trip + Admission Fee ¥1,040 / Adult  (Group of 25 or more: ¥940)
 ¥420 / Child  (Group of 25 or more: ¥390)
Operation Hours 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Duration 6 Minute(s) / One-way
Price ¥350

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Access Information

Train ●Okaido Station
Approx. 10 minutes from JR Matsuyama Station on the City Train towards Dogo Hotspring.
5 minute walk from Okaido Station. 
Car ●Matsuyama IC
Approx. 20 minutes from Matsuyama IC by car.

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