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MATSUYAMA PREFECTURE CAPITAL

Matsuyama is the capital city of Ehime Prefecture on the island of Shikoku. Matsuyama is famous for Onsen (hot springs).

MATSUYAMA CASTLES

Matsuyama Castle is a hilltop style Japanese Castle, on Mt Matsuyama in the city of Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture. Matsuyama Castle was completed in 1603 with a five story donjon (keep) which was relocated from Aizu Castle. In 1642 Matsudaira Sadayuki completed a new donjon, which was later destroyed by a lightning strike and fire in 1784. Between 1820 and 1854 the current donjon was completed. Parts of the castle were destroyed during World War II and restoration work started in 1966. Matsuyama Castle is a different castle to the similarly named Bitchu Matsuyama Castle.

Yuzuki Castle was a Japanese Castle near Dogo Onsen in Matsuyama Ehime Prefecture. Yuzuki Castle was upgraded from a fort in the 16th century, but was destroyed in battle in 1585 by Toyotomi Hideyoshi. Today only a few reconstructed buildings and earthworks remain.

MATSUYAMA TEMPLES

Ishite-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple of the Shingon sect, in Matsuyama Ehime Prefecture. Ishite-ji Temple is temple 51 of the Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage. Ishite-ji Temple was established in 728AD and the oldest structure is the Niomon Gate or Deva Gate, which was completed in 1318 and is a designated National Treasure. The Ishite-ji Temple three story pagoda and gorinto (five ring tower) are Important Cultural Properties.

MATSUYAMA GARDENS and PARKS

Shiroyama Park, in Matsuyama on the island of Shikoku. Shiroyama Park is most famous for its cherry blossom and is considered one of Japan's Top 100 Cherry Blossom Spots.

MATSUYAMA ONSEN

Dogo Onsen is a famous hot spring in Matsuyama Ehime Prefecture, which is one of the oldest Onsen in Japan. Today Dogo Onsen normally refers to the three story Dogo Onsen public bath which was built in 1894 and features Yushinden; a bath for the exclusive use of the Imperial Family.