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The prefecture includes both high mountains in the inland region and a long coastline, with many islands in the Seto Inland Sea. The westernmost arm of Ehime, the Sadamisaki Peninsula, is the narrowest peninsula in Japan.
As of April 1, 2012, 7% of the total land area of the prefecture was designated as Natural Parks, namely the Ashizuri-Uwakai and Setonaikai National Parks; Ishizuchi Quasi-National Park; and seven Prefectural Natural Parks.[7]
Cities
Map of Ehime Prefecture.
Matsuyama
Uwajima
Eleven cities are located in Ehime Prefecture:
Imabari
Iyo
Matsuyama (capital)
Niihama
Ōzu
Saijō
Seiyo
Shikokuchūō
Tōon
Uwajima
Yawatahama
Towns and villages
These are the towns in each district:
Iyo District
Masaki
Tobe
Kamiukena District
Kumakōgen
Kita District
Uchiko
Kitauwa District
Kihoku
Matsuno
Minamiuwa District
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Japan Trip: Lots to Experience at Matsuyama Castle, Ehime, Japan 09 Moopon
Japan Trip: Lots to Experience at Matsuyama Castle, Ehime, Japan 09 Moopon
Rare in Japan, Matsuyama Castle （松山城） located in Ehime Prefecture, Shikoku, is one of Japan’s “original castles”. Remaining undamaged from war, there are only 12 castles in Japan which are intact since the post-feudal era.
Being located on Mount Katsuyama, visitors can enjoy the view of Matsuyama city and Seto Inland Sea from the castle grounds. With the approximately 200 cherry trees planted on the grounds, it is a popular hanami (cherry blossom viewing) spot in the spring (typically from late March to early April).
Matsuyama Castle was originally built between 1602 and 1628 and was given to the Matsudaira family (relatives of Japan’s ruler, Tokugawa shogun) in 1635. However, the original five-storied castle was destroyed by lightning and the reconstructed to its current three storied tower in 1820.
A typical feudal castle, the main circle of defense, Honmaru is located on the top of hill. Access to the Honmaru is through multiple gates which are well-defended. Matsuyama Castle is one of the few castles with multiple wings. The main keep has a secondary keep and multiple turrets. Visitors can see displays of Matsuyama’s history as well as information about the feudal period within the castle.
Matsuyama Castle Keep
Hours: 9:00 to 17:00 (until 16:30 in December and January; until 17:30 in August)
Admission ends 30 minutes before closing time.
Closed: December 29th
Admission: 510 yen
Though the castle is located on top of a steep hill, there is a ropeway as well as a chairlift making the access fairly easy. Visitors can view the beautiful hillside scenery from the chairlift. For more adventurous visitors, it is possible to climb up the hill from the ropeway station or the Ninomaru Garden. It would take about 15 minutes.
Ropeway & Chairlift
Hours: Ropeway: 8:30 to 17:30 (until 17:00 in December and January; until 18:00 in August)
Chairlift: 8:30 to 17:00 (around the year)
Closed: Opened all year round
Admission: 510 yen (round trip), 270 yen (one way)
Lying at the base of Mount Katsuyama is the Ninomaru Garden. This is the former site of the second circle of defense (Ninomaru). The Ninomaru was the lord’s residence and where his offices were located as it provided an easier access to the city than Honmaru.
However, visitors cannot visit the palace buildings as the buildings no longer exist. Instead, Ninomaru has been transformed into a park, preserving the layout of the former castle palace through its gardens, elevated grounds and ponds.
Ninomaru Park
Hours: 9:00 to 17:00 (until 16:30 in December and January; until 17:30 in August)
Closed: December 29
Admission: 100 yen
Access Information:
1. From JR Matsuyama Station board tram line 5 to Okaido (approximately 10 minutes, the fare is 160 yen).
Or
From Matsuyama-shi Station, board tram line 2 or 3 to Okaido (approximately 5 minutes, 160 yen)
2. From Okaido tram stop, a 5 minute walk through the covered shopping street will lead to the lower ropeway station.
3. Board the ropeway/chairlift to Matsuyama Castle.
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