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Ehime
Uwajima・Ozu
History

Uwajima Castle

Japan, 798-0060 Marunouchi, Uwajima City, Ehime Prefecture

Located in the center of Uwajima city, on a hill about 73 meters above sea level, the castle was first built in 1601 by Todo Takatora, and when viewed from above, the scalene pentagonal castle structure shows Takatora's unique ingenuity. After Takatora was transferred to Imabari, Hidemune Date, the eldest son of Date Masamune, the lord of the Oshu Sendai domain, was granted 100,000 koku of land in Uwa County and entered the castle in 1615. During the reign of the second lord, Munetoshi, extensive repairs were made to the castle, including the castle tower, and were completed in 1672. This appearance remains to this day. The castle hill is a national historic site, and the castle tower is a free-standing, multi-tiered, three-story structure. The castle tower is impressive for its elegant appearance with beautiful white walls and palace architecture such as gables throughout.

Business Time

Start time: 9:00~ End time: November to February → 16:00, March to October → 17:00

Telephone number 0895-22-2832
Website https://www.city.uwajima.ehime.jp/site/uwajima-jo/ujoushiro.html
Access
  • 12 minutes walk from JR Uwajima Station to the trailhead, then 5 minutes by bus. 15 minutes walk from the trailhead to the castle tower. *You can only get there by foot from the trailhead.
Wi-Fi Yes
Language 日本語
Other Michelin Green Guide ☆ Adults 200 yen, elementary and junior high school students free Over 65 years old 160 yen, please show ID. Disabled people free, please show disability certificate. Groups (20 or more people) 160 yen Gates open at 6:00, castle tower opens at 9:00 Advance reservations required if you require an English guide

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