Matsuyama-shi

Matsuyama, meaning "pine mountain", is the homely capital of prefecture. Quite provincial yet hospitable to travelers, and a hub of business and shopping amongst the lazy calm of the countryside, Matsuyama has much to offer in the way of curious literary and cultural assets.
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Matsuyama Castle and Bunker.

Castle
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is a "flatland-mountain"-style Japanese castle that was built in 1603 on Mount Katsuyama, in the city of Matsuyama in , Japan.

Bunker
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A is a defensive fortification designed to protect people and valued materials from falling bombs, artillery, or other attacks. Bunkers are almost always underground, in contrast to blockhouses which are mostly above ground. is situated 5 km west of Matsuyama-shi.

Railway station
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Station is a passenger railway station located in the city of , , Japan. It is operated by JR Shikoku and has the station number "Y46".

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Masaki and Dogo-yunomachi.

Town
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is a town located in , , Japan. As of 1 September 2022, the town had an estimated population of 30,411 in 13768 households and a population density of 1500 persons per km². is situated 7 km southwest of Matsuyama-shi.

Quarter
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is a quarter.

Matsuyama-shi

Latitude
33.8357° or 33° 50′ 8″ north
Longitude
132.7622° or 132° 45′ 44″ east
Population
518,000
Elevation
40 metres (131 feet)
Open location code
8Q5JRQP6+7V
Geo­Names ID
1857456
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Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

“Matsuyama-shi” goes by many names.
  • Japanese: “まつやまし”
  • Japanese: “松山”
  • Japanese: “松山市”

Places with the Same Name

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Localities in the Area

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Matsuyamashi-eki and Matsuyama-shi-eki-mae-eki.

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