Imabari Castle
今治城
An impregnable fortress, a castle built by a master castle builder
It is one of the “Three Great Sea Castles of Japan” and “One Hundred Famous Castles of Japan”. When the castle was built, it was surrounded by a triple moat, and boats could directly enter the moat from the sea, making the best use of the sea, which is typical of Imabari, a strategic point for marine transportation. The castle is currently illuminated by lights designed by lighting designer Haruki Kaito, and visitors can see a fantastically beautiful and different view from the daytime from 30 minutes after sunset until 10:00 p.m. every day.
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| Address | 愛媛県今治市通町3-1-3 |
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| Telephone Number | 0898-31-9233 |
| Business Hours | 9:00-17:00 (admission until 16:30) |
| Days Closed for Business | Three days at the end of the year (December 29 - December 31) and other days |
| Price | Adults 520 yen, Students 260 yen, Free for high school students and younger or under 18 years old |
| Directions | Approx. 20 minutes on foot from JR Imabari Station Approx. 10 minutes by car from the Imabari IC on the Setouchi-Shimanami Kaido Highway |
| Parking | available |
| Word-of-mouth | Reviews (TripAdvisor) |
| Website | Website |
