Japan Shikoku

Today's first stop is Matsuyama Castle in Shikoku🇯🇵✨ 📍Matsuyama Castle (まつやまじょう) is located in Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture, Shikoku, Japan. It is one of the 12 "existing castles" in Japan (that is, the ancient castle retains its original architecture and has not been rebuilt). 🏯 Castle features 1. The castle tower is super spectacular: The castle tower of Matsuyama Castle is a triple third-order structure with a contrasting black and white appearance, which is very dominant from the Warring States Period! 2. Fun way to climb: you can take a retro cable car (ロープウェイ) or a hanging chair (リフト) up the mountain, and on the way you can see the scenery of the entire Matsuyama city ~ 3. Cherry Blossom Famous Place: Come here in spring, the castle will be full of cherry blossoms, very romantic! 🌸 There are also night cherry blossoms at night 📸 Must-photograph spot - Tenshu Gate Top Level: 360-degree panoramic view of the Seto Inland Sea and Mount Ishihama. In good weather, you can even see Hiroshima! - Castle Gate and Ishigaki: Retained the architectural style of the Edo period, very time-traveling ~ old feel ~ 💡Tips - Recommended to go in the morning or dusk, avoid the crowds and not so sunny! (But we ran into a study tour today 🤣) - Wear comfortable shoes, because there are quite a few stairs up and down the hill Overall, Matsuyama Castle is a must-see attraction that combines history, scenery and culture. 📷✨ 😉