One of Japan's Three Greatest Water Castles, featuring a beautiful seawater-filled moat
About this spot
A renowned castle built by Todō Takatori, representing the classic "water castle" design with seawater drawn into its moat. The moat is home to sea fish, and from the tower you can overlook Imabari Harbor and the Seto Inland Sea beyond. This harbor town castle has a unique charm found nowhere else, with its seamless integration with the sea. The stone walls and restored turrets are impressive, offering a preview of the atmosphere of the Imabari Harbor area you'll explore next.
Season & hours
Name: 今治市民のまつり「おんまく」
Date & time: 8/8 (Sat)–8/9 (Sun) Time TBA
Venue: 今治市・今治港/広小路/銀座商店街/本町商店街一帯
「日本一おまつり好きな町」を掲げる今治市を代表する夏祭りで、今治港・広小路・銀座商店街・本町商店街一帯を舞台に開催されます。今治に古くから伝わる郷土芸能「継ぎ獅子」は、肩車で人の塔を組んでその上で獅子頭を操るという全国でも珍しい勇壮な芸で、祭りいちばんの見どころのひとつです。あわせて開催される「おんまくおどり」には市民や団体が参加し、揃いの法被姿で港町の通りを埋め尽くします。造船の町らしい活気とユーモアが詰まった、今治の夏を象徴する祭りです。
Tips
会場周辺は当日大規模な交通規制がかかります。継ぎ獅子は見どころが集中する時間帯があるため、公式のタイムスケジュールを事前に確認しておくと安心です。人混みでのベビーカー移動は難しいため、抱っこ紐があると便利です。
Tips
About 10 minutes by bus or taxi from JR Imabari Station. Admission is required to enter the tower. In summer, the walking path along the moat receives strong sunlight, so bring a hat and drinks.
Best time to visit
Takes about 1 hour. Morning to early afternoon is relatively quiet and ideal for sightseeing.
Access & map
〒794-0036 Ehime Prefecture, Imabari City, Tsuno-machi 3-chome 1-3
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2026 Imabari Citizen Festival "Onmaku" - Full Day Experience
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