Private Historical Tour of Matsuyama Castle

Matsuyama Trip Overview

Take a stroll through the history of Matsuyama Castle as you tour the castle.
A castle geek’s guide to the best places to take pictures and the stories behind them

We will explain the various spots from the entrance of the castle, the walls, the castle gate and other interesting stories, all the way to the castle tower. At the castle tower, we will explain the exhibits in more detail, as well as points that only the guide knows about.

Additional Info

Duration: 2 hours
Starts: Matsuyama, Japan
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours

What to Expect When Visiting Matsuyama, Ehime, Japan

Take a stroll through the history of Matsuyama Castle as you tour the castle.
A castle geek’s guide to the best places to take pictures and the stories behind them

We will explain the various spots from the entrance of the castle, the walls, the castle gate and other interesting stories, all the way to the castle tower. At the castle tower, we will explain the exhibits in more detail, as well as points that only the guide knows about.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Matsuyama Castle, Marunouchi, Matsuyama Ehime Prefecture

The guide will give you a briefing on the history and culture of each point.
The tour begins with a ropeway entrance where you can choose to go up by ropeway or by lift.
From there, you will walk to the castle tower, where you will be given a briefing on the castle walls and the various types of gates. Once you enter the castle tower, you will hear about the walls that prevent enemies from entering, and the various traps. Once inside the castle tower, there are various exhibits. Samurai armor, swords, weapons, and antiques will be explained. Finally, we will go up to the roof of the castle tower and take in the view of Matsuyama City, explaining the coast, mountains, etc. that can be seen from there.

Duration: 2 hours

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