Matsuyama, Ehime
53 Views of the Matsuyama Cityscape from Matsuyama Castle on Mt. Katsuyama
A panoramic view of the city awaits you on top floor of Matsuyama Castle, towering high on Mt. Katsuyama (altitude of 132 meters) at the heart of the city of Matsuyama and one of the twelve Tenshu (Main Tower) still in existence since the Edo period. Lights that seem to stretch on forever create a magnificent sight that can only be seen when the Tenshu (Main Tower) is open at night. One of the top tourist destinations in Ehime, Matsuyama Castle now has a Cable car and Chair lift that takes you near the 8th station up the mountain. Seasonal events and night-time openings of the Tenshu (Main Tower) are held to entertain visitors.
View Spot
Access
- Approx. 5 min. walk from Okaido, a 10-min. ride from JR Matsuyama Station on the tram bound for Dogo Onsen（Route5）
- Approx. 5 min. walk from Okaido, a 6-min. ride from Matsuyamacity Station on the tram bound for Dogo Onsen（Route3）/Kanjo-Sen Okaido（Route2）
- Approx. 5 min. walk from Okaido, a 30-min. bus ride by airport bus from Matsuyama Airport bound for Dogo Onsen
Inquiries
Matsuyama Castle Affairs Office
Tel: 089-921-4873
Address: 3-2-46 Okaido, Matsuyama-shi, Ehime
Hours: Honmaru court yard 5:00-21:00 (varies by season) Tenshu (Main Tower) 9:00-17:00 (varies by season, last admission 30 min. before closing)
Fees: Tenshu (Main Tower) Admission: Adult: ¥520, Child (elementary school age): ¥160
Closed: Tenshu (Main Tower): 3rd Wednesday of December
Parking: 12 spaces (paid), 8 large bus spaces (paid)
Tourist Information for the Surrounding Area
