Original Keep Castle
◎ 100 Famous Castles

Bitchu Matsuyama Castle

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岡山県
Region中国
Castle TypeMountain Castle
Year Built13th c.
Designation100名城
Coordinates34.8786, 133.5922