Spectacular Views at Matsuyama Castle
Rod WaltersMatsuyama Castle stands on a significant hill right in the middle of town, offering spectacular views of the city, mountains and sea.
Matsuyama Castle is one of the twelve "original castles" in Japan, i.e. castles that have survived the post-feudal era since 1868 unscathed. It is located on the 132 meter high Katsuyama Mountain, which offers visitors a great view of Matsuyama and the Seto Inland Sea. With around 200 cherry trees on the castle grounds, Matsuyama Castle is a popular destination, especially when the cherry blossoms are in bloom.
The castle was built between 1602 and 1628 and assigned to a branch of the Matsudaira family in 1635. It is an excellent example of a feudal castle. The Honmaru is located on the top of the hill and is accessible through several well-defended gates. The main tower is one of the few in the country that has multiple wings. The complex also includes a secondary keep and several towers. Inside the castle, some exhibits provide information about the history of Matsuyama and the feudal era.
Matsuyama Castle stands on a significant hill right in the middle of town, offering spectacular views of the city, mountains and sea.
The Matsuyama Spring Festival is held during the first weekend in April when the cherry blossoms are in bloom. There’s a parade of samurai and other historical figures.
Matsuyama Castle stands on a steep hill n the middle of the city. Even if you don't have time to go inside the castle itself, a hike up the hill is plenty rewarding.
Matsuyama Castle is located on top of a hill right in the city center. From its tower, visitors can enjoy an bird's eye view of Matsuyama and the Seto Inland Sea.
ปราสาทมัตสึยามะตั้งอยู่บนเนินเขากลางเมือง บนปราสาทสามารถมองเห็นวิวที่น่าตื่นตาตื่นใจของเมือง, ภูเขาและทะเล
Замок Мацуями стоит на крутом холме в центре города. Даже если у вас нет времени зайти в сам замок, довольно хорошо взобраться на холм.
Matsuyama Castle in Ehime is one of the 12 oldest castles in Japan
Matsuyama-jô, dans la préfecture de Ehime, est l'un des 12 plus anciens châteaux du Japon.
Kastil Matsuyama adalah salah satu dari 12 kastil tertua di Jepang.
Le château de Matsuyama est situé au sommet d'une colline au milieu de la ville. Du haut de la tour, les visiteurs peuvent profiter d'une vue sur la ville de Matsuyama et sur la mer intérieure de Seto.
Matsuyama is becoming increasingly more popular with travellers who are looking for locations slightly removed from the traditional tourist routes of central Honshu. Matsuyama City is distinctive because of it's slightly more rustic, cozy setting on Shikoku which contributes to the the warmth of its welcome and ability to enamour the visitor. Matsuyama castle is one of the central attractions of the city, and still holds a key role in day to day cultural and seasonal festivities.
A castle that has kept much of its original shape and components, Matsuyama Castle still reigns among the most impressive of Japan's castles.
ตั้งอยู่ในเมืองมัตซึตยะมะ จังหวัดเอะฮิเมะ ปราสาทมัตซึตยะมะ เป็นหนึ่งใน 12 ปราสาทเก่าแก่ที่สุดของญี่ปุ่น
Assorted cosplayers gather at Matsuyama castle on an autumn afternoon.
Thành cổ Matsuyama nằm trên một ngọn đồi quan trọng ngay giữa thành phố, có tầm nhìn ngắm cảnh thành phố, núi và biển.
Thành Matsuyama ở Ehime là một trong 12 tòa thành cổ nhất của Nhật Bản
Thành cổ Matsuyama nằm trên một ngọn đồi dốc thẳng đứng trong một công viên hào nhoáng ở giữa lòng thành phố. Ngay cả khi bạn không có thời gian để đi vào bên trong thành, đi dạo qua công viên và đi lang thang trên đồi cũng có nhiều thứ để thưởng thức.
Các cosplayers khác nhau tụ tập tại thành Matsuyama vào một buổi chiều mùa thu.
Lễ hội Mùa xuân Matsuyama được tổ chức trong suốt tuần đầu tiên của tháng tư khi hoa anh đào nở. Có một cuộc diễu hành của samurai và các nhân vật lịch sử khác.
Matsuyama adalah ibukota perfektur Ehime dan merupakan kota terbesar di Shikoku. Namanya, sangat pantas, berarti "gunung pinus"
Spa Ryokan Dougoya menawarkan pengalaman bergaya ryokan dalam bangunan 1930an di Dogo untuk budget traveler.
Matsuyama dan Ehime menawarkan berbagai sajian kuliner yang mencerminkan keragaman geografis wilayah tersebut. Saran terbaik adalah... coba semuanya!
Menyediakan ramen tonkotsu yang ditaburi irisan daging menggunung.
Ramen mewah di Matsuyama dengan saus kedelai dan suasana yang menyenangkan.
Most might not expect to find a French-style villa below Matsuyama Castle, but this elegant construction offers a respite from the bustling town center of Ehime. Bansuiso, largely hidden by trees and modern buildings, was originally the second Residence of Count Hisamatsu Sadakoto, a descendant of the Matsuyama samurai clan and former lord of the neighboring castle. After living in France and returning with his love of Neo-Renaissance architecture, he commissioned the construction of the villa. Completed in 1922, it was the scene of numerous elite parties and social gatherings, and even welcomed members of the imperial family as guests, including Showa Emperor Hirohito. Bansuiso serves as both a place of art and culture and a sight. The first floor and the basement are freely accessible and for ¥ 300 visitors can climb a wooden staircase to take advantage of more photo opportunities. Although the villa hosts solo exhibitions, it also has its own murals and portraits, including the portrait of the first owner.
The Botchan Railway Museum is designed as a museum for everyone. It tells the story of the Iyotetsu Railway, which has been available to the citizens of Matsuyama since it was founded in 1887. The exhibitions are entertaining even if you are not a huge railway fan yourself. A replica of the Iyotetsu No. 1 locomotive gives an insight into the scenery from the Meiji period. However, there are also individual railway sections and tracks from every era, a diorama of the old cityscape of Matsuyama and a selection of historical photos, so that the visitor can feel like on a journey through time.
Thought to be at least 1,000 years old, Isaniwa is one of Japan’s three shrines dedicated to the deity Hachiman. After climbing a long stretch of stone stairs, passing a double-story gate, a magnificent bright-red structure emerges. The architectural details are especially grand with the building’s swooping tile roofs, gold-leaf columns and ornate, cloudlike beam engravings. In addition to the spectacular architecture, there are displayed paintings of warriors and warfare (as Hachiman is the guardian of warriors and protector of Japan) and even numerous documents on Japanese mathematics. A hall of treasures features swords and armor for samurai history buffs. Other relics include animal paintings and calligraphy. Supposedly, Isaniwa Shrine originally marked the location where Emperor Chuai and Empress Jingu, who reigned in the third century AD, bathed at one of Japan’s oldest bathhouses, Dogo Onsen, now just a few hundred meters away. The shrine was moved to by the Kono samurai clan in the fourteenth century to the current location where, after conquering the stairs, you can enjoy breathtaking views of Matsuyama city. It was rebuilt in the 17th century by the Matsudaira clan; the current buildings with their great vermilion surface date from 1667. The original imperial bathers are enshrined there. Despite its age, the shrine is still buzzing with worshippers and even couples celebrating or taking pictures for their wedding. Although visitors note that the stairs are a little treacherous, the views and tranquil atmosphere only add to the experience of walking around the colonnade and absorbing a rich and long history—and if you’re lucky, observing a modern-day ceremony. If the trip does tire you out, you can always relax at Dogo Onsen at the foot of the compound.