Japan Midokoro / Ehime Prefecture / Matsuyama / Matsuyama Castle
Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture · Historic Site
Matsuyama Castle
- Nearest stationChōjaganaru Station 0.3 km
- DesignationHistoric Site, Important Cultural Property
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.
From the Wikipedia article “Matsuyama Castle (Iyo)” (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Location
Red: Matsuyama Castle. Black: nearby places.
Basic facts
| Location | Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture |
|---|---|
| Nearest station | Chōjaganaru Station, 0.3 km (straight line) |
| Type | Historic Site, Important Cultural Property |
| More | Official site Wikipedia 49 more photos (Commons) |
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FAQ
- What is the nearest station to Matsuyama Castle?
- Chōjaganaru Station. It is 0.3 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
- Is Matsuyama Castle a designated cultural property?
- Yes: Historic Site, Important Cultural Property.
Nearby

Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Shiroyama Park: 松山市役所 (CC BY 4.0), Bansuisō: katorisi (CC BY-SA 3.0), Saka no Ue no Kumo Museum: 建園春秋 (CC BY-SA 4.0), Museum of Art, Ehime: DVMG (CC BY 3.0), Ehime University Museum: At by At (CC0), Shikidō: Iyo at Japanese Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 3.0)
