Matsuyama Castle

Youji Nomo 2 weeks ago

The 100 Famous Castles can be enjoyed from various angles from all over Matsuyama City. You can climb it by lift or gondola, or you can approach it entirely on foot from Sannomaru and Ninomaru. You can enjoy it in various ways. Each turret is still intact, and it was a great time to reminisce about eternity.

Jonghoon Yeum a month ago

Matsuyama-jo castle was one of the most impressive for me among old palaces. It was gorgeous and elegant. The outer wall that was made by stone showed very specific and well-arched shapes. If you want to find out the place to know the history of Matsuyama and its old scenery, it might be the best and right place you are looking for. It is one of the landmarks here. So, please don't miss this tourist's attraction. P.S. If you are a Korean, you can get free of charge tickets at the information center of the matsuyama airport. #松山市 #松山 #松山城 #松山観光地 #松山空港

Joseph Williams 2 months ago

Matsuyama castle is a sight to see! The walls are really high and the causeway leading to the main keep is really interesting. There was a local man who guided us as a volunteer. His English was remarkable. I learned a lot from him on the guided tour. I was able to put on samurai armor inside the castle keep and get my photo taken. My wife and our guide was kind enough to help me don the armor. It was a really fun day! If you see the volunteer guides, I recommend asking for a tour!

Barry Knight 2 months ago

A real, authentic castle which makes all the difference. I've been to a lot of the castles in Japan and the original, or mainly original ones, are so much better and worth visiting than the reconstructions. I'd actually give this a 4.5/5... It's not quite as good as Himeji or Matsumoto, but you should definitely visit if you are either a castle fan, or happen to be in the area. There is a cable car/chair lift up to the east side although as long as you are reasonably fit, the slope is not that strenuous.

Brandon Sato 5 months ago

I think this is one of my favorite castles to visit in Japan so far. Not only is there a lot to see, a great view of the surrounding area, but they definitely are more interactive than other castles. You can hold a replica matchlock rifle, test the weight of a katana, and even use the VR headset to get a simulation of invading the castle defenses! Make sure you take a round trip on the lift because walking up there would be a huge pain and it's fun.