Matsuyama Castle in Japan

The historic castle of Matsuyama is one of the few existing flat mountain castles of Japan. The original castle of Matsuyama was built in 1627 by Yoshiaki Katoh, a renowned samurai. The ownership was then transferred to the Matsudaira family who used it for the entire feudal era. Placed atop the Katsuyama hill, the ancient fort is a unique three-winged structure with a number of ingenious gates to protect the main donjon inside. The wooden castle eventually fell prey to the whims of nature, and though the ruins of the burnt building were repaired, the bombs of the Second World War demolished some parts again. The Matsuyama castle has now been restored to its original state and when the ancient dungeons are lit and the castle trees are illuminated at night, the place is indeed a delight to visit.

How to reach Matsuyama:

- There is a daily air service to Matsuyama from all major airports of Japan.
- It is easy to access Matsuyama by train as well. The San'yo Shinkansen train takes one to Okayama from where the Shiokaze express travels to Matsuyama in 3 hours.
- The Dream Takamatsu Matsuyama, an overnight bus service is also frequent from Tokyo.
- One can even reach the city by ferry from certain parts of Honshu and Kyushu.
- From the foothills, the 132 meter high Matsuyama Castle has to be reached by a ropeway.

Other destinations in Matsuyama: Apart from the momentous castle, Matsuyama offers its visitors a host of alluring destinations to visit. A few kilometers from the city is the D?go Onsen. This century old timber structure is Japan's oldest and most noted hot spring.

Quite near the spring is the Ishite-ji Temple whose structures have earned the status of National Treasures and Important Cultural Properties of the country.

The Botchan Karakuri Clock, with its revolving dolls, is a refreshing resort to the visitors.

The city of Matsuyama indented amidst the Ishizuchi mountain chain in the east, and the Seto Inland Sea in the west, is in itself a beauty.

Accommodations in Matsuyama: Matsuyama is a buzzing town attracting tourists from all over the world. The accommodations for them are also many in the city.

The Matsuyama Tokyu Inn Hotel is placed in a convenient position to access the castle and the other attractions.

The Ana Hotel Matsuyama Is a modern luxury hotel with every amenity to make the stay memorable.

The city has a number of other accommodations like:

- Hotel Jal City Matsuyama,
- Chisan Hotel Matsuyama,
- Hotel Sunroute Matsuyama
- Matsuyama Downtown hostel.

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