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Uwajima Castle

宇和島城

A historical castle in Uwajima city with an innovative pentagonal moat system, damaged by earthquakes during its centuries of use and occupation by the Date clan.

Uwajima Castle
Uwajima Castle © Suicasmo, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Opening hours
Mon–Sun06:00–18:30
Holidays06:00–18:30
Admission
EveryoneFree
Links
Official websiteJapanese
Access
Marunouchi, Uwajima City, Ehime
〒 798-0060How to get there
Nearest stationUwajima Station
宇和島Yodo Line12 min walk from the station
Nearest bus stopバスセンター（宇和島市）2 min walk from the bus stop

Uwajima Castle is a historical castle located in the city of Uwajima in the former Iyo Province of Japan. Originally built on the seashore, it was expanded and rebuilt over centuries by different rulers, including Toda Katsutaka, Tōdō Takatora, and Date Hidemune. The castle was known for its innovative pentagonal layout of moats and walls, making it difficult for attackers to attack any one side without having blind spots to their flanks. The Castle was damaged by earthquakes in 1649, 1854, and underwent major repairs and restoration works. The castle was the home of Date clan until the Meiji restoration. Uwajima Castle is now in the center of the city due to land reclamation.

Getting There

Map: Getting to Uwajima Castle. Legend: Yodo Line; JR Shikoku; Nakamura Line; Dosan Line. Labelled stations: Kubokawa, Matsuyama, Hiroshima, Matsuyama City, Otemachi, Tadotsu, Wakai, Uwajima, Kita-Uwajima.

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