■What does the number 21 in Matsuyama Castle mean?

Matsuyama Castle, located in Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture, Shikoku, is a vast flatland castle.

The main citadel is located at the top of Shiroyama (Katsuyama), which is 132 meters above sea level, and Ninomaru (Ninomaru Historical Garden) and Sannomaru (Horinouchi) are located at the foot of the mountain.

It is also known as Kinki Castle and Katsuyama Castle.

There are castles called "Matsuyama Castle" in various places, including Bitchu Matsuyama Castle, which is one of the 12 remaining castle towers.

The main castle is also sometimes called "Iyo Matsuyama Castle," but since it is located in Matsuyama City, it seems that simply saying "Matsuyama Castle" generally refers to the main castle.

By the way, the number 21 refers to the number of important cultural properties within the castle!

There are probably many people who don't know that a small local castle has 21 important cultural properties!

When you visit, be sure to look for them!

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Post by futaritabi | Feb 8, 2025