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Original Keep Castle
◎ 100 Famous Castles

Uwajima Castle

A compact three-story original keep perched on a hill above Uwajima harbor, designed by Date Hidemune. Its unusual fan-shaped stone base and gracefully sloped walls are considered among the most elegant castle architecture in Japan. The keep is an Important Cultural Property.

Japanese Name宇和島城
PrefectureEhime Prefecture (愛媛県)
RegionShikoku (四国)
Castle TypeHill Castle
Year Built1601
Designation100名城
Coordinates33.2247, 132.5594