Matsuyama Castle

Name: Matsuyama Castle
Address: 1 Marunouchi, Matsuyama Ehime Prefecture, Matsuyama, JP
Telephone: +81 89-921-4873

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About

Matsuyama Castle is a Japanese castle on Mount Katsuyama in Matsuyama, Shikoku, with an original keep among Japan’s twelve surviving castle main towers.

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Why go

The original keep, one of twelve Japanese castle main towers still standing.
The Drum Tower’s stone-dropping windows and warning drums.

Opening hours

Today09:00 – 17:00Show all

Monday09:00 – 17:00

Tuesday09:00 – 17:00

Wednesday09:00 – 17:00

Thursday09:00 – 17:00

Friday09:00 – 17:00

Saturday09:00 – 17:00

Sunday09:00 – 17:00

Don't miss

Nohara-yaguraJapan’s only surviving two-storey watchtower of the bōrō-gata type.Castle grounds
Hidden gateA gate beside Tsutsuimon designed for surprise counterattacks.Beside Tsutsuimon
Drum TowerStone-dropping windows and drums used to warn of approaching enemies.Castle grounds
KeepThree floors, a basement and black wooden walls.Main enclosure1854

Tips for your visit

From Ni-no-maru, the route to the main area passes Tonashi-mon and then Tsutsui-mon.

Interesting facts3

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Its original keep is among twelve Japanese castles that still retain their original main towers.
Matsuyama Castle (Iyo) - Wikipedia
Thirty reconstructed buildings are also registered cultural properties.
Burg Matsuyama (Iyo) - Wikipedia
The Hon-dan sits about eight metres above the rest of the main enclosure and has one entrance on its south side.
Burg Matsuyama (Iyo) - Wikipedia

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History

1602Katō Yoshiaki began building the castle on Katsuyama. Its name helped give the region the name Matsuyama.
1627The castle was completed.
1784Lightning caused a fire that destroyed the main keep.
1854The keep was rebuilt in its current form.
1874The inner enclosure became a public park.

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1945An air raid destroyed eleven buildings, including the Tenjin watchtower.
1949Arson destroyed Tsutsu Gate and its east and west watchtowers.
1952The castle became a National Historic Site.

How to get there

20 minOn footWalk from JR Shikoku Matsuyama Station to the castle.

Sources: Matsuyama Castle (Iyo) - Wikipedia · Burg Matsuyama (Iyo) - Wikipedia · Château de Matsuyama - Wikipedia · checked 27 Oct 2026

Where

1 Marunouchi, Matsuyama Ehime Prefecture

Website: matsuyamajo.jp/
Phone: +81 89-921-4873

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Questions and answers

What are Matsuyama Castle’s opening hours?

It is open daily from 09:00 to 17:00.

How do I get to Matsuyama Castle from JR Shikoku Matsuyama Station?

Walk about 20 minutes from the station to the castle.

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