Photo by: Takahashi City Tourism Association
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Unconquerable mountain castle floating on the ocean of clouds.
Of the 12 castles in japan with a remaining castle keep to this day, Bichu Matsuyama is the only mountain castle. A two-layered castle keep, a two-storied tower and part of the earthen wall are still left. You can tour inside the castle keep with a room set aside in case of a siege and a big hall with an open hearth.
Mt. Gagyu, standing 480m above sea level in the northern part of the city, actually referrers to the four peaks, Mt. Omatsu, Tenjin-no-Maru, Mt. Komatsu and Mt. Mae. The castle was built on these mountains. The part remains on Mt. Komatsu 430m above sea level today is a remodeled castle from the Middle Ages.
During the Kamakura and Provincial War Periods, many warlords tried to take this castle at the strategic point between San-in and Sanyo Regions. The current castle from Edo Period was built during a peaceful time and has become the symbol of Bitchu Matsuyama.
In the early morning from fall to spring, you may be able to see the castle floating in the sea of clouds when the temperatures and other conditions meet. Bitchu Matsuyama Castle Observatory is a popular photo spot to capture the mountain castle in the sky.
Bitchu Matsuyama Castle Keep Photo by: Takahashi City Tourism Association
Two-story tower and part of the wall remain by the castle keep Photo by: Takahashi City Tourism Association
A dreamy sight of the mountain castle is sometimes seen Photo by: Takahashi City Tourism Association
Bitchu Matsuyama Castle floating in the sea of clouds in fall Photo by: Takahashi City Tourism Association
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I went up early in the morning to wait for the sea of clouds, and it was totally worth it! The view was like a fairyland. Climbing the mountain was a bit tough, but definitely rewarding!
