Bitchū Matsuyama Castle, Takahashi

Name: Bitchū Matsuyama Castle
Address: 1 Uchisange, Takahashi, 716-0004, Japan
Telephone: +81 866-22-1487

#1 among attractions in Takahashi

Top attraction, Historical place, Forts and castles

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Facts and practical information

Bitchū Matsuyama Castle, also known as Takahashi Castle, is a castle located in Takahashi, Okayama Prefecture, Japan. It is not to be confused with Matsuyama Castle in Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture. Along with being one of only twelve remaining original castles in the country, Bitchū Matsuyama Castle is notable as the castle with the highest elevation above sea level in Japan at 430 meters. ()

Local name: 松山城 Coordinates: 34°48'30"N, 133°37'19"E

Address

1 UchisangeTakahashi 716-0004 Japan

Contact

+81 866-22-1487

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Day trips

Bitchū Matsuyama Castle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Raikyū-ji, Gōkei area, Takahashi Church, Kibi International University.

0.8 miS
Sacred and religious sites, Temple
Raikyū-ji, Takahashi
20 min walk • Raikyū-ji, or Tenchū-zan Ankoku Raikyū-ji is a Buddhist temple belonging to the Eigen-ji branch of Rinzai school, located in the city of Takahashi in Okayama Prefecture in Japan. It is best known for its Japanese garden.
5.5 miSE
Neighbourhood
Gōkei area, Soja
141 min walk • The Gōkei area is a river valley formed by the Makidani River which stretched from the extreme northern part of Sōja to Kibichūō in Okayama Prefecture, Japan. The area is only about 600m long, but the area is filled with strange granite rock formations resulting from wind and rain erosion.
0.9 miS
34°47'47"N • 133°37'5"E
Takahashi Church, Takahashi
22 min walk • Sacred and religious sites
0.8 miS
Universities and schools
Kibi International University, Takahashi
20 min walk • Kibi International University is a private university in Takahashi, Okayama, Japan, established in 1990.
6.1 miNE
Town
Kibichūō
156 min walk • Kibichūō is a town located in Kaga District, Okayama Prefecture, Japan. As of March 1, 2017, the town has an estimated population of 11,989 and a density of 45 persons per km². The total area is 268.73 km².

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Bitchū Matsuyama Castle open?

Bitchū Matsuyama Castle is open:

Monday 9 am - 5:30 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 5:30 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 5:30 pm
Thursday 9 am - 5:30 pm
Friday 9 am - 5:30 pm
Saturday 9 am - 5:30 pm
Sunday 9 am - 5:30 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Bitchū Matsuyama Castle?

Nearby attractions include Kibi International University, Takahashi (20 min walk), Raikyū-ji, Takahashi (20 min walk), Takahashi Church, Takahashi (22 min walk).

Bitchū Matsuyama Castle, Takahashi

Facts and practical information

Bitchū Matsuyama Castle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Raikyū-ji, Takahashi

Gōkei area, Soja

Takahashi Church, Takahashi

Kibi International University, Takahashi

Kibichūō

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Bitchū Matsuyama Castle open?

Which popular attractions are close to Bitchū Matsuyama Castle?