A Walk Around Matsuyama Castle Park

The park and the hill is an adventure in itself

Anonymous May 18, 2013 - 1 min read

The view up to Matsuyama Castle from the moated park

'Kururin' Ferris wheel is easy to spot on the climb up to the castle

The flat area just below the castle keep is charming at any time of year

The beautiful plum blossom of early spring turns into real plums before the summer

He is stunned by the view, while she mugs for the camera

The castle is a place of many textures. Stones and bamboo ...

... stones with ancient quarry marks ...

There are many paths up and down the hill. This one goes down the back, if there really is such a thing

Erosion has created an interesting tummock. The woods on the hill are quite beautiful

Matsuyama Castle stands on a steep hill in a moated park in the middle of the city. Even if you don't have time to go inside the castle itself, a stroll through the park and a hike up the hill is plenty rewarding. There are always interesting birds, and the views of the castle and the town below are spectacular.

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