Matsuyama Castle is one of the few castles in Japan with an original main keep still intact. It feels genuinely historic, not like one of those rebuilt empty shells.
Its location on the mountaintop gives it great views, and you can look out over the whole city of Matsuyama. The scenery alone makes it worth visiting.
Matsuyama Castle | Review by 小白
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