Photo: Matsuyama City

Photo: Matsuyama City

Photo: Matsuyama City

Ehime Matsuyama Castle

One of Japan's twelve original castles, dating back from before the Edo Period, Matsuyama Castle is located in the heart of Matsuyama City. A panoramic view of the city as well as the Seto Inland Sea can be seen from the castle tower. Matsuyama Castle has been ranked number 2 on TripAdvisor's "Best Castle Ranking 2014."

Basic Infomation

  • Address
    1 Marunouchi, Matsuyama-shi, Ehime
  • Hours
    Ropeway :8:30-17:00 Castle Tower :9:00-16:30 Ninomaru Historical Garden :9:00-16:30 Admission ends 30 minutes before closing time.
  • Closed
    the 3rd Wednesday of December, for yearend cleaning ※Both Ropeway and Chairlift operates as usual, available to enter to Honmaru square at the peak.
  • Tel
    +81-89-921-4873
  • Website
    Click here