100 Famous Castles in Shikoku: Stamp Spots & Route Planner
This guide covers the 9 castles of the Japan Castle Foundation's 100 Famous Castles (Nihon 100 Meijo) in Shikoku, (No. 76–84). Each entry lists the official number, where the castle is and where to get its stamp, so you can plan a stamp-rally route.
No. 76 Tokushima Castle (徳島城) — Tokushima
Tokushima Castle (徳島城) is No. 76 on the Japan Castle Foundation's list of the 100 Famous Castles, located in Tokushima (徳島市), Tokushima Prefecture. Designations: National Historic Site. Official stamp location: 徳島市立徳島城博物館受付カウンター; 徳島市教育委員会社会教育課カウンター; 徳島中央公園東側駐車場入口事務所. Check opening hours before you go, because stamp stations usually follow the facility's hours.
No. 77 Takamatsu Castle (高松城) — Kagawa
Takamatsu Castle (高松城) is No. 77 on the Japan Castle Foundation's list of the 100 Famous Castles, located in Takamatsu (高松市), Kagawa Prefecture. Designations: Important Cultural Property; National Historic Site. Official stamp location: 高松城跡東門入口（窓口付近）; 高松城跡西門入口（駐車場そば）; 玉藻公園管理事務所. Check opening hours before you go, because stamp stations usually follow the facility's hours.
No. 78 Marugame Castle (丸亀城) — Kagawa
Marugame Castle (丸亀城) is No. 78 on the Japan Castle Foundation's list of the 100 Famous Castles, located in Marugame (丸亀市), Kagawa Prefecture. Designations: Important Cultural Property; original keep survives (genzon tenshu); National Historic Site. Official stamp location: 丸亀城天守; 丸亀市立資料館. Check opening hours before you go, because stamp stations usually follow the facility's hours.
No. 79 Imabari Castle (今治城) — Ehime
Imabari Castle (今治城) is No. 79 on the Japan Castle Foundation's list of the 100 Famous Castles, located in Imabari (今治市), Ehime Prefecture. Official stamp location: 今治城管理事務所（天守閣内）. Check opening hours before you go, because stamp stations usually follow the facility's hours.
No. 80 Yuzuki Castle (湯築城) — Ehime
Yuzuki Castle (湯築城) is No. 80 on the Japan Castle Foundation's list of the 100 Famous Castles, located in Matsuyama (松山市), Ehime Prefecture. Designations: National Historic Site. Official stamp location: 湯築城資料館. Check opening hours before you go, because stamp stations usually follow the facility's hours.
No. 81 Matsuyama Castle (松山城) — Ehime
Matsuyama Castle (松山城) is No. 81 on the Japan Castle Foundation's list of the 100 Famous Castles, located in Matsuyama (松山市), Ehime Prefecture. Designations: Important Cultural Property; original keep survives (genzon tenshu); National Historic Site. Official stamp location: 山頂の天守きっぷ売場横. Check opening hours before you go, because stamp stations usually follow the facility's hours.
No. 82 Ozu Castle (大洲城) — Ehime
Ozu Castle (大洲城) is No. 82 on the Japan Castle Foundation's list of the 100 Famous Castles, located in Ōzu (大洲市), Ehime Prefecture. Designations: Important Cultural Property. Official stamp location: 台所櫓入口（大洲城内入口）. Check opening hours before you go, because stamp stations usually follow the facility's hours.
No. 83 Uwajima Castle (宇和島城) — Ehime
Uwajima Castle (宇和島城) is No. 83 on the Japan Castle Foundation's list of the 100 Famous Castles, located in Uwajima (宇和島市), Ehime Prefecture. Designations: Important Cultural Property; original keep survives (genzon tenshu); National Historic Site. Official stamp location: 宇和島城天守. Check opening hours before you go, because stamp stations usually follow the facility's hours.
No. 84 Kochi Castle (高知城) — Kochi
Kochi Castle (高知城) is No. 84 on the Japan Castle Foundation's list of the 100 Famous Castles, located in Kōchi (高知市), Kochi Prefecture. Designations: Important Cultural Property; original keep survives (genzon tenshu); National Historic Site. Official stamp location: 高知城天守窓口（本丸御殿入口）. Check opening hours before you go, because stamp stations usually follow the facility's hours.
Planning the route
Group castles that are on the same rail line or in the same prefecture, and check each stamp location's opening hours the night before. The stamp book is sold at participating castles and bookstores. For how the stamp rally works, see the main guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many of the 100 Famous Castles are in Shikoku?
9 castles, numbered 76–84 on the official list.
Where do I get the stamp?
Each castle has a designated stamp location, listed above (the facility names are in Japanese). Stamp stations usually follow the facility opening hours, so check before you go.
Do I have to visit them in order?
No. The numbers are just the order of the official list, and you can collect the stamps in any order.
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