Spent a number of years in Ehime and have visited Uwajima Castle 3 times now. It's not the biggest of castles but it's a goodie. Definitely worth the visit, and why not take in Ozu Castle to the North as well.

This castle is fantastic, because it's so small that you can imagine you're house hunting vs looking at an original castle. It's a road less travelled and the park is very nice and quiet. If you are ever in the area you need to check...More

Uwajima Castle is a treat for anyone who loves history or architecture, since it is one of the 12 castles that was not destroyed and rebuilt. The huge, wood beams inside the small, three-story structure is fascinating, and it is easy to imagine what life...More

After a superb lunch at Hozumitei, we took a short & comfortable 500m walk to the base of Uwajima Castle & up the hill we climbed. It was by far the smallest of castles we have visited, but being one of the twelve original castles...More

In Shikoku’s south west, and furthest south I’ve been in Japan so far, is Uwajima Castle, containing one of 12 of the nation’s original castle keeps. The Tenshukaku (donjon) of Uwajimajō dates to 1666. The eves of this darling tower seem to be tempered in...More

The walk up to the castle has the feel of an ancient walkway which has not changed much over time. The steps are uneven and there is no smooth roadway. It may be difficult for those using canes or in need of walking assistance. The...More

very nice small castle with exposed weapons, armors, paintings, ceramics & related antiques artifacts of value. the parc around have nice uncommon graveyards with naive sculpting, proof of early ages of buddhism in Japan, and the guide inside the castle is worth listening if you...More