Original Keep Castle
◎ 100 Famous Castles
Bitchu Matsuyama Castle
備中松山城
The highest surviving original castle keep in Japan at 430m elevation on Mt. Gagyu in Takahashi, Okayama. The small but atmospheric two-story keep dates to 1683 and is often wreathed in morning cloud, creating one of Japan's most hauntingly beautiful castle views.
| Japanese Name | 備中松山城 |
|---|---|
| Prefecture | Okayama Prefecture (岡山県) |
| Region | Chugoku (中国) |
| Castle Type | Mountain Castle |
| Year Built | 13th c. |
| Designation | 100名城 |
| Coordinates | 34.8786, 133.5922 |