Imabari Castle
今治城
A sea castle built by the master castle builder Todo Takatora, with its moat filled with seawater. It is the landmark at the southern end of the Shimanami Kaido.
Built by Todo Takatora in 1604, this sea castle is counted with Takamatsu Castle and Nakatsu Castle as one of Japan's three great water castles. Its moat is filled with seawater, and sea fish such as sea bream can be seen swimming in it. The surviving main tower was rebuilt in 1980 and houses armor and historical exhibits. From the top floor you can see the city of Imabari and the Kurushima Strait. The stone walls and wide moat remain in their original form, and the castle is listed among Japan's 100 Famous Castles. It is about 2 km from JR Imabari Station, and admission to the main tower is about 520 yen.
Opening hours
09:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Kurushima Kaikyo Bridge & Mt. Kiro Observatory
- Towel Museum (Imabari)
- Murakami Kaizoku Museum
- Oyamazumi Shrine
- Tatara Bridge
- Setoda Sunset Beach
- Kosanji Temple & Hill of Hope
- Hirayama Ikuo Museum of Art