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2006/11/29

松山城 Matsuyama-jyou 

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Matsuyama Castle towers up from its site on Katsuyama Hill (at an elevation 132 meters), and is located in the heart of Matsuyama, in Ehime Prefecture. Along with Himeji Castle and Wakayama Castle, it is counted as one of the Three Great Multi-Wing Castles on a Flat-top Mountain. It has the newest castle tower in existence. Construction on the castle began in 1602 (7th year of the Keicho period), by Yoshiaki Kato, one of a group of generals known as the Seven Spears who became famous for their services during the Battle of Shizugadake. After 25 years of construction, Matsuyama Castle grew to an immense scale with the main keep at the top of the castle, a secondary keep in the middle area, and a tertiary keep at the base of the hill. Soon after construction had finished, the castle was controlled by Tadatomo Gamou and then by Sadayuki Matsudaira. After Sadayuki, Matsumoto Castle became the seat of the Matsudaira clan until the Meiji period. Despite earlier fire damage when it was occupied by numerous fief owners, restoration has ensured that the castle is still in good condition today. In the 10th year of the Showa period (1935), the castle was designated an Important Cultural Property of Japan, and in the 27th year of the Showa period (1952), it was designated a national monument.

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address
1 Marunouchi, Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture, 085-8639
name
Matsuyama Castle General Office
phone
089-921-4873




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