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21 Important Cultural Properties Including the Castle Tower. The Symbol of Matsuyama City, Also Famous as an Impregnable Castle.
Matsuyama Castle is an iconic symbol of Matsuyama City, and it is also famous as being an impregnable castle. Here you’ll find 21 Important Cultural Properties, including the castle tower, as well as various sights to see, such as the castle tower, Ichinomon, and Shitakemon. There are also precious items on display inside the castle tower.
It’s also fun to look at the ingenious impregnable designs of the castle, including the latticed window-style doors, gaps, and stone drops.
There is also a corner where you can try on armor and test out matchlock guns, giving you the chance to experience history hands-on while enjoying some photo ops.
Furthermore, the castle tower is lit up at nighttime. The inner citadel plaza at the summit of the hill offers a stunning night view of Matsuyama City.
Cherry blossoms bloom in the inner citadel plaza every spring, and it is a famous cherry blossom viewing spot.
There are also various attractions around Matsuyama Castle, and visitors should be sure to check out the shops on the Ropeway Shopping Street.
Matsuyama Castle, an iconic symbol of Matsuyama City
The night view from the inner citadel plaza of Matsuyama Castle at the hill’s summit
Exhibitions inside the castle tower
Exhibitions inside the castle tower
Exhibitions inside the castle tower
The corner for trying on armor and testing out matchlock guns is also popular.
Matsuyama Castle in spring, cherry blossoms in full bloom
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I really love how Matsuyama Castle has so many different sides to it.
Taking the single-seat lift up is easy, and you get to enjoy the scenery as you get closer to the main keep. The 360-degree view from the top is absolutely beautiful.
If you enjoy hiking, you can walk up from the base of the mountain. There are shaded spots and scenic rest areas along the way—it's a great way to experience the beauty of nature.
The whole castle area is really well maintained and preserved. The main keep, called the tenshu, is especially impressive since it dates back to the Edo period.
Taking the ropeway is a unique experience. If you come to Matsuyama, you definitely have to visit Matsuyama Castle.
It's one of Japan's Top 100 Castles and one of the 12 original castle towers still standing. It's the last complete castle complex. You can either take the ropeway or walk up—taking the ropeway takes about six minutes, which is about the same as walking.
