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Uwajima Castle

Uwajima Castle

宇和島城

Uwajima Castle stands in the city of Uwajima in Ehime. Together with Matsuyama Castle, it is one of Japan's twelve castles that survive in their original form. Inside the castle you can see the wooden interiors. There are also views of Uwajima city and Uwajima Bay.

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Visitor information

Opening hours

The castle keep is open 9:00–16:00 (October to March) and 9:00–17:00 (April to September).

The gate to the grounds is open 6:00–17:00 (October to March) and 6:00–18:30 (April to September).

Admission

Castle keep: adults 200 yen, children (6–15) free.

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

Good to know

  • The folklore museum on the grounds is free.

Tips for Muslim visitors

  • Reaching the keep involves a climb up the castle grounds; the keep itself is relatively small.
  • 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.

Prayer times in Ehime

Today (5 Nov 2026)

  1. Fajr04:57
  2. Sunrise06:31
  3. Dhuhr11:55
  4. Asr14:51
  5. Maghrib17:13
  6. Isha18:38

Times are calculated for Matsuyama. Times may differ elsewhere in Ehime.

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Places to pray near Uwajima Castle

We have not verified a place to pray near here yet. Many large stations, airports and department stores in Japan have prayer rooms.

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Halal food near Uwajima Castle

We have not verified a halal restaurant near here yet. Until then, these guides can help you choose food safely:

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Photo: Original uploader was Vickerman625 at en.wikipedia, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

Sources (Checked 5 Nov 2026): visitehimejapan.com, japan.travel