Matsuyama Castle Ninomaru Historical Garden

3.5

A historic garden which sits at the base of Matsuyama Castle, one of the Japan's Top 100 Castles? in the center of Matsuyama. Built on the site of the residence of Gamo Tadatomo, the second lord of the Iyo-Matsuyama Domain, the omotegoten palace remains are now covered in flowers while the former noble private quarters are covered in ponds and lawn that show the former room layout. Also excavated on the site, whose size is nearly 1.6 hectares, is Japan's largest ancient water well. Recognized in 2013 as a Couple's Holy Land, nearly 500 pre-wedding photo shoots are staged here annually. There are also three pavilions on the grounds, the Katsuyama-tei, Juraku-tei, and Kanko-tei, that are used for cultural events including tea ceremonies and haiku poetry gatherings.

Spot details

Matsuyama Castle Ninomaru Historical Garden

Address: Ehime Pref. Matsuyamashi Marunouchi 5 Map
Area: Matsuyama Area
Phone: 0899212000
Hours: [Feb.- July, Sep.- Nov.]9:00-17:00
[Aug.]9:00-17:30
[Dec.- Jan.]9:00-16:30
Closed: Dec.3rdWednesday
Fees: [Admission fee to view]
[Adult]200yen
[Children(Elementary School Students)]100yen
Parking Lot: Available(31spaces)
※Free
Credit Card: Available(VISA, MasterCard, JCB, AMEX, UnionPay, DISCOVER, Diners Club)
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Available(Ehime Free, Matsuyama Free)
Estimated stay time: 30-60 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Possible (please contact us upon arrival)
Pet friendly: Possible (as long as the child is placed in a cage or held while entering)

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Review

Astonishing- a must visit

Reviewed : 2019.09.08

To get to the castle you first have a ride in a cable car or chairlift up the mountain. There is still a rather energetic up hill walk required to access the castle itself. Having made it up to the...
A worthwhile stop on the way to Matsuyama Castle.

Reviewed : 2019.04.29

The gardens and history behind the location are worth stopping to investigate and allows for either a rest on the way up or down from the castle. Numerous citrus and flower plantings are established...
Very pleasant garden

Reviewed : 2019.04.26

This garden was not at all what I expected as it is far from traditional, much of it quite stark and modern, built on the floor plan of part of the original castle. It was quiet with only a couple of...