Title: Matsuyama Castle in Matsuyama - Tours and Activities | Expedia.ca [Matsuyama Castle Hotels](https://expedia.ca/Matsuyama-Castle-Hotels.0-l6103702-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Matsuyama](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Matsuyama.d2489.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Matsuyama](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Matsuyama.d2489.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Matsuyama Castle Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Matsuyama-Castle.d6103702.Car-Rental-Guide)[Matsuyama Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Matsuyama.d2489.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Matsuyama Castle Tours and Activities ![Matsuyama Castle](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/466000/466786-Matsuyama-Castle.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Matsuyama Castle](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/466000/466818-Matsuyama-Castle.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Matsuyama Castle](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/466000/466792-Matsuyama-Castle.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Matsuyama Castle](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/466000/466822-Matsuyama-Castle.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Matsuyama Castle](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/465000/465392-Ehime.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Matsuyama Castle Activities [Matsuyama travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Matsuyama.dx2489) * * * * * * #### Picturesque cherry blossom trees form a different kind of moat around a three-story feudal castle with views extending across Matsuyama. Built at the beginning of the 19th century, the Matsuyama Castle is one of Japan’s most historic and well-preserved castles. It is known as one of the country’s 12 Original Castles, with its sublime tiered design surviving through the post-feudal years. Ascend the slope of the city center’s Mount Katsuyama for a glimpse of this impressive structure. From the vantage point of the plaza outside the castle, enjoy the spectacular vista of Matsuyama in front of you. Between the city’s skyscrapers and temples are green mounds and bumps of small mountains breaking up the urban layout. Bring your binoculars to spot varied birdlife and see as far as the Seto Inland Sea on clear days. Arrive to a flurry of pink between late March and early April, when the cherry blossom trees are in full bloom. Gaze through the trees at the impressive three-story castle that was built in 1820. It replaced an earlier castle dating back to 1602 that was destroyed by lightning. Marvel at the turrets and towers of the complex. Enter the castle and browse the exhibits that explain city life during the feudal period. At the foot of the hill lies the exquisite Ninomaru Garden, where a palace once stood. Walk along the former palace’s layout and explore the garden’s fountains and ponds. Purchase a ticket to enter the castle, which opens daily from morning until late afternoon. It is closed annually on the third Wednesday of December. The Matsuyama Castle is in the northern section of the Shiroyama Park. Walk north from the city center for around 1 mile (1.6 kilometers) to get here in 25 minutes or so. For a scenic option take the single-chair chairlift to the top of the park. While in the area, visit the Sakanouenokumo Museum, the Bansuisō Villa and the Matsuyama University. ### Popular places to visit ![Ninomaru Historical Garden](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/466000/466963-Ninomaru-Historical-Garden.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Ninomaru Historical Garden Explore the great outdoors at Ninomaru Historical Garden, a lovely green space in Matsuyama. Discover the area's museums and temples. [](https://expedia.ca/Ninomaru-Historical-Garden-Matsuyama.d6103706.Vacation-Attraction) ![Bansuiso](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/465000/465400-Ehime.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Bansuiso You can study the exhibits at Bansuiso, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Matsuyama. Discover the area's museums and temples. 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