Matsumoto Castle (松本城, Matsumoto-jō), originally known as Fukashi Castle, is one of Japan's premier historic castles, along with Himeji and Kumamoto. It was the seat of Matsumoto Domain under the Edo Period Tokugawa shogunate. It is located …

Matsumoto is home to one of Nagano's most striking and historic sites, the famous Matsumoto Castle. This medieval fortress, a National Treasure, is one of Japan’s premier historic castles and should not be missed if you’re passing through the Nagano area.

Matsumoto Castle (松本城, Matsumotojō) is one of the most complete and beautiful among Japan's original castles, i.e. the castles whose keeps have survived the post-feudal ages intact. It was built on the plains rather than on a hill or mountain.

2020年6月2日 · Matsumoto Castle is one of five castles designated as ‘National Treasures of Japan’ and the oldest five-tiered, six-story castle tower remaining in Japan. Construction began in 1592 of the elegant black and white structure with its three turrets.

2023年11月9日 · Matsumoto Castle is a physical and cultural center of Matsumoto, and throughout the year, many events are held here. During mid-April, Matsumoto Castle celebrates its cherry blossom festival. Over 300 cherry blossom trees can be found around the castle moat and in its inner garden.

Matsumoto Castle in Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture, is one of the five castles designated as National Treasures of Japan. Its five-tiered, six-story central tower has a striking pitch black exterior.

2024年8月1日 · Matsumoto Castle, located in Nagano, is famous for being the oldest surviving 5-tiered 6-story castle tower in Japan.* While there are castles with towers all over Japan, only 12 are genuine relics from the Sengoku and Edo periods, while only five …

Also known as "Crow's Castle" because of its unusual black exterior, Matsumoto Castle is one of the three most beautiful castles in Japan, along with Himeji and Kumamoto Rule of the Takeda clan and later the famous Tokugawa Ieyasu.

2013年4月10日 · Matsumoto Castle in Nagano Prefecture is one of the few remaining originals, and is also one of Japan's most scenic, making it an easy choice to visit.

2012年7月18日 · Also known as the 'Crow Castle' for its black stony exteriors, Matsumoto castle is iconic in being one of the only 4 castles to be designated as National Treasures.