Imabari Castle

今治城

Imabari Castle is a large flat castle built on the coast of the Seto Inland Sea. Construction was started in 1602 by Todo Takatora, a lord famous for castle building. Its wide moat is filled with seawater, so the water level changes with the tides. The keep and turrets were rebuilt in 1980.

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Visitor information

Opening hours: 9:00–17:00, last entry 16:30. The castle park grounds are open 24 hours for free.
Closed: Closed only December 29–31.
Admission: Adults 520 yen.
Getting there: About 20 minutes on foot from JR Imabari Station, or about 10 minutes by car from Imabari IC.

Hours and fees can change. Please check the official website before you go.

Good to know

Parking lot 1 has 66 spaces, open 24 hours, 100 yen per hour.

Tips for Muslim visitors

You must climb stairs to enter the keep, the turrets and the iron gate; they are not barrier-free, and the toilet in the keep is not barrier-free either.
The castle park (Fukiage Park) around the castle can be entered free of charge, 24 hours a day, all year.
Inside many castle keeps you take off your shoes and climb steep, narrow wooden stairs. Wear socks and clothing that is comfortable for climbing.
Castle grounds are large. Plan a prayer stop before or after your visit at one of the places to pray listed below.
Plan your visit around prayer times. Below are today's prayer times for Ehime and the verified places to pray nearby.
Food stalls and shops near popular sights usually do not have halal certification. Check the ingredients, or choose from the verified places on this site.