Shikoku Region : Castles

Matsuyama Castle

21 Important Cultural Properties Including the Castle Tower. The Symbol of Matsuyama City, Also Famous as an Impregnable Castle.

Ehime / Tourist Attractions

• 23 Feb 2021

  The comprehensive guide to Matsuyama. Learn about famous spots and secret sites. Check out an authentic array of food and souvenirs.

  Matsuyama City in Ehime Prefecture has a great selection of historic sites to visit, such as the nation’s oldest hot spring retreat, the Dogo Onsen, and Matsuyama Castle, a symbol of the city. As most sites are near Matsuyama Station and the Dogo Onsen, you can easily visit several in one day. Here, we will introduce our most highly recommended sites in Matsuyama.

• 22 Jan 2017

  Day 2 in Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture ～Matsuyama Castle and Ninomaru Historical Garden～

  Matsuyama City in Ehime prefecture is the biggest city in Shikoku area. Not only the city is famous for magnet tourist spots such as Matsuyama castle and Dogo Onsen, it is also deeply associated with Japanese literature and historical famous people. I made a trip to Matsuyama for 3 nights and 4 days back in November, 2016. In my article, I am going to show you the pictures from the trip and I hope they will help you to get to know the area. In this article, I will write about the famous Taimeshi and Matsuyama Castle.

Marugame Castle

The elegant, white, wooden castle keeps standing on the stone wall.

Kagawa / Tourist Attractions

Uwajima Castle

A castle is a symbol of Uwajima, which is one of the existing 12 castle towers in Japan built by the Uwajima- Date family, and Takatora Toudou , a master of castle construction, rebuilt in 1601.

Ehime / Tourist Attractions

Kochi Castle

Years of history from the castle walls to the castle keep! A symbol of Kochi.

Kochi / Tourist Attractions

• 27 Feb 2023

  The Best Spots to See in Kochi Prefecture

  Kochi Prefecture is the famous homeland of Ryoma Sakamoto, a prominent samurai during the Bakumatsu era. It’s also a popular tourist destination for its wide range of breathtaking nature and real Japanese history at your fingertips. In this article we’ll show you the best spots in Kochi to see.

The Historical Remains of Takamatsu Castle (Tamamo Park)

Facing the Seto Inland Sea, this is one of the three Largest Seaside Castles in Japan

Kagawa / Tourist Attractions

• 23 Feb 2021

  A Complete Travel Guide to Takamatsu! From Classic Spots to Hidden Gems, Gourmet Foods to Souvenirs!

  Kagawa Prefecture is so famous for its udon that it is sometimes called “Udon Prefecture.” Its “sanuki udon,” a chewy and springy type of udon, is particularly popular. At the heart of Kagawa Prefecture is Takamatsu City, which is not only home to many delicious udon restaurants, but also to plenty of great tourist spots, including Ritsurin Garden, which was given 3 stars in the French travel guidebook “Michelin Green Guide Japan.” This time, we will be introducing the highlights of Takamatsu.