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In 1602, the warlord Kato Yoshiaki decided to build Matsuyama Castle. It stands in the heart of the city on a hill 132m high, and is surrounded by moats. The area came to be populated by samurai and tradesmen. Nowadays, you can visit a neo-Classical villa (20C) there. The fortress has been substantially reworked and restored at various times and stands out as a gem of defensive architecture. The keep was restored in the 19C and now houses an exhibition on the history of the warlords Kato, Gamo and Matsudaira.
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Things to see and donearby
- The Green Guide313 m - Matsuyama
- The Green Guide432 m - Matsuyama
- The Green Guide541 m - 3-20 Ichiban-cho, Matsuyama
More tourist attractions in Matsuyama
Where to sleepnearby
- From ¥6,300Hotel Vista Matsuyama560 m - 1Bancho 3-3-5, Matsuyama
- From ¥6,030ANA Crowne Plaza Matsuyama, an IHG Hotel585 m - Ichiban-Cho 3-2-1, Matsuyama
- From ¥5,950Matsuyama Tokyu REI Hotel600 m - Ichiban-cho 3-3-1, Matsuyama
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The Green Guide
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