Mount Katsu

Overview

Mount Katsu is a 131.3-meter mountain in the center of Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture, designated a National Historic Site. Its official name is Katsuyama, but it is commonly called Shiroyama ("castle mountain") because the keep of Matsuyama Castle stands at its summit.

Highlights

• ●A National Historic Site designation
• ●The keep of Matsuyama Castle at the summit
• ●Its official name, Katsuyama
• ●A television tower on the eastern ridge

History

Although officially named Katsuyama, the mountain became commonly known as Shiroyama because the keep of Matsuyama Castle was built at its summit. The mountain is designated a National Historic Site, and a television tower stands on its eastern ridge.

Map

33.8448, 132.7661 · Wikidata

Suggested itinerary

1. 1Head to the base of Mount Katsu from central Matsuyama
2. 2Climb the mountain and visit the keep of Matsuyama Castle at the summit
3. 3View the television tower on the eastern ridge
4. 4Take in the view of Matsuyama City from the summit

Did you know?

💡 The mountain's official name is Katsuyama, but it is commonly called Shiroyama because the keep of Matsuyama Castle stands at its summit.

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