Matsuyama Castle 松山城

castle in Iyo province (now Matsuyama, Ehime prefecture), Japan

史About

Matsuyama Castle (松山城, Matsuyama-jō) is a "flatland-mountain"-style Japanese castle that was built in 1603 on Mount Katsuyama, in the city of Matsuyama in Ehime Prefecture, Japan. The castle is one of twelve Japanese castles to still have its original tenshu. The castle has been protected as a National Historic Site since 1952. It is also called Iyo-Matsuyama Castle to disambiguate it from Bitchū Matsuyama Castle in Okayama. Tsuyama Castle and Himeji Castle were also built in a similar style around the same time period.

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要Quick facts

Type	Castle
Location	Matsuyama, Ehime
Founded	1602
Designations	Important Cultural Property of Japan Historic Site of Japan
Official website	matsuyamajo.jp
Nearest stations	Shimizumachi Station · 401 m Jōhoku Line Teppocho Station · 408 m Jōhoku Line Ehime Pref. Office Station · 494 m Jōnan Line Distances are in a straight line; walking routes are longer.
Map	Open in Google Maps ↗

Opening hours and fees change — check the official website before you go.

Data: Wikidata (CC0)

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問Questions visitors ask

What is Matsuyama Castle?

Matsuyama Castle (松山城, Matsuyama-jō) is a "flatland-mountain"-style Japanese castle that was built in 1603 on Mount Katsuyama, in the city of Matsuyama in Ehime Prefecture, Japan.

Where is Matsuyama Castle?

Matsuyama Castle is in Matsuyama, Ehime. The nearest station is Shimizumachi Station (about 401 m in a straight line).

When was Matsuyama Castle founded?

1602, according to Wikidata.

What are the opening hours of Matsuyama Castle?

Hours and fees change by season and for events. Please check the official website before you go: https://www.matsuyamajo.jp/