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Matsuyama-jō Castle
Attraction
4.4 (12671 reviews)
Accessed by chairlift, cable car or foot, this restored 17th-century castle is surrounded by a park.
1 Marunouchi, Matsuyama, Ehime 790-0008, Japan
+81 89-921-4873
Did You Know?
12
Original Castle Keeps
Matsuyama Castle is one of only 12 original castle keeps in Japan that have survived largely intact since the Edo period.
1600s
Early Construction
The castle was first built in the early 1600s by Kato Yoshiaki, a prominent samurai lord.
Lightning
Fire and Reconstruction
Matsuyama Castle was destroyed by a lightning strike in 1784 but was meticulously reconstructed in 1852.
Shiroyama Park
Recreational Area
At the base of Mt. Katsuyama, Shiroyama Park offers expansive play areas, beautiful views of the castle, and access to the Ninomaru Historical Garden.
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