Kawanoe Castle

This castle located on Mt. Washio (Mt. Shiroyama) in Kawanoe Town was originally a Buddhist temple and is also known as Butsuden Castle. Little remained of the stone gate near the keep in the Showa period (1926-1989), but with the 30th anniversary of Kawanoe City, the castle tower, watchtower, barbican, turrets and fences were reconstructed in its present state. Besides being able to see all over the islands in the Seto Inland Sea from the castle keep, armor and helmets from the Sengoku period (1467-1603 as a rough guide) are also on display. In addition, known as a popular cherry blossom viewing spot, the Sakura Matsuri is held there in the spring.

Spot details

Address: Ehime Pref. Shikokuchuoushi Kawanoechou Map
Area: Mt. Ishizuchi / Shikoku Karst Area
Phone: 0896286267
Hours: 9:00-16:00
Closed: Monday (next weekday in case of public holiday), 10/14-15, 12/29-1/3
Fees: [Admission fee]Adults100yen, Elementary and Junior High School Students50yen
Parking Lot: Available(About10spaces)
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Available (Ehime Free Wi-Fi)