[Ehime] You'll be missing out if you don't go! ️ Spectacular views of the castle tower and cherry blossoms 🌸 Enjoy history and spring!

📝 Overview Matsuyama Castle, the symbol of Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture, is one of Japan's 12 remaining castle towers and is designated as an Important Cultural Property of Japan. In spring, about 200 cherry trees, mainly Somei Yoshino, bloom within the castle, and the contrast between the historical buildings and the cherry blossoms is breathtakingly beautiful. ✨ Recommended points * Collaboration of the castle tower and cherry blossoms * The cherry blossoms blooming with the castle tower in the background are truly a spectacular sight. * Perfect for photos! * View from the castle tower * From the castle tower, you can see the whole of Matsuyama city. * The collaboration of cherry blossoms and the cityscape is a view that can only be seen here. * Cherry blossoms illuminated at night * At night, the castle tower and cherry blossoms are lit up, creating a fantastic atmosphere. * Enjoy romantic cherry blossoms at night that are different from those during the day. 👀 Pay attention to this! * Tsubakikanzakura (Camellia Winter Cherry) * Early-blooming Tsubakikanzakura (Camellia Winter Cherry) trees are also planted at Matsuyama Castle. * You can enjoy the deep pink cherry blossoms a little earlier than the Somei-Yoshino. * Shiroyama Park * Shiroyama Park, where Matsuyama Castle is located, is also famous as a famous cherry blossom viewing spot. * We recommend taking a stroll through the park and visiting the various cherry blossom viewing spots. * Ropeway/lift * We recommend taking the ropeway or lift to Matsuyama Castle. * You can have a special experience viewing the cherry blossoms from the air. 🌸Best time to see the castle * Late March to early April ℹ️Information * Address: 1 Marunouchi, Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture * Access: * Take the city tram for about 10 minutes from JR Matsuyama Station, get off at "Okaido", then walk for about 5 minutes and take the ropeway or lift to the castle * About 20 minutes by car from Matsuyama IC on the Matsuyama Expressway * Opening hours: 9:00-17:00 (may vary depending on the season) * Fees: * Castle tower: 520 yen for adults, 160 yen for children * Ropeway/lift: 520 yen round trip for adults, 260 yen round trip for children 🚗Sightseeing information in the area * Dogo Onsen: One of the oldest hot springs in Japan. * Matsuyama Castle Town: An area where the old townscape remains. * Ehime Prefectural Tobe Zoo: A zoo where you can meet a variety of animals. 🖋️Summary Matsuyama Castle is a recommended spot in spring where you can enjoy history, nature, and beautiful cherry blossoms. Be sure to visit once and enjoy the spectacular views that only Matsuyama Castle can offer. #SeasonalPlacesInJapan #Sakura2025