[2025 Matsumoto Attraction] Travel Guide for Matsumoto Castle Park (Updated Mar)

An ice festival held once a year at Matsumoto Castle☃️ "Ice Sculpture Festival" Ice sculpting teams from all over the country gather and ice sculptures are displayed throughout the city. All of them are high quality and worth seeing✨ Access: 4-1 Marunouchi, Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture #Nagano #Matsumoto #Matsumoto Castle #Winter Scenery

Matsumoto-jō, also known as Matsumoto Castle or the "Crow Castle" due to its black exterior, is one of Japan's most famous historical castles. Located in Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture, it stands as one of the country's National Treasures. The castle was originally constructed in 1504 and was expanded in the late 16th century. A unique feature of Matsumoto Castle is its striking black and white color scheme, which differentiates it from other castles in Japan. The five-tiered main keep (tenshu) is an architectural marvel, combining functionality and beauty. Inside, visitors can explore the wooden interiors, steep stairs, and displays of samurai armor and weapons. Matsumoto Castle has survived earthquakes, fires, and wars, maintaining its historical significance and cultural charm. It offers stunning views of the surrounding Japanese Alps, especially when the cherry blossoms bloom in spring.

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Japanese castles are always charming and beautiful. They are always worth visiting.

𓇼 Only 3.5 hours by bus from Shinjuku! Introducing Matsumoto, which you can enjoy on a day trip𓀤 𓇼 A town with castles, art, and plenty of food🏰 𓇼 It's especially a mecca for fashionable cafes, so it's perfect for women who love cafe hopping and dates✨ ▧ ▦ ▤ ▥ ▧ ▦ ▤ ▥ ▧ ▦ ▤ ▥ ▧ ▦ ▤ ▥ ▶︎ Landlady's recommended points☑ Matsumoto city is located in a place where you can enjoy it on foot! A highly recommended travel destination for those who don't have a car or are not good at driving✈️ ☑ A town blessed with such clean water that trout🐟 swim in the town's irrigation canals. If you walk towards Matsumoto Castle with your back to the station, the Alps will be right in front of you. It's also perfect for a walk 👣 ▧ ▦ ▤ ▥ ▧ ▦ ▤ ▥ ▧ ▦ ▤ ▥ ▧ ▦ ▤ ▥ 🚌 Shinjuku ➜ Matsumoto (3.5h) 🚌7:05 Departs Busta Shinjuku 10:23 Arrives Matsumoto Bus Terminal *As of June 1, 2023 ⇊⇊⇊🚶♀️11-minute walk from Matsumoto Station 🚶♀️ 📍 Shiori-bi Book cafe that collects tips for a comfortable life 📕⏰: 7:00-20:00 ⇊⇊⇊ 🚶♀️ 4-minute walk from Shiori-bi 🚶♀️📍 Matsumoto City Museum of Art is also known as Yayoi Kusama Museum, and is famous for its permanent exhibition of Yayoi Kusama's work🎨 ⏰: 9:00-17:00 (entrance until 16:30) *Closed on Mondays💰: 410 yen for adults, 200 yen for university and high school students ⇊⇊⇊ 🚶♀️ 4-minute walk from Matsumoto City Museum of Art 🚶♀️ 📍 A small 6-seat restaurant run by Kaneko of the alpine food unit "Tsumugiya"⏰: 8:00-9:30 LO / 11:30-14:30 LO *Open Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, breakfast and lunch. ⇊⇊⇊ 🚶♀️ 14 minutes walk from Alps Gohan 🚶♀️ ❝ When you go to Matsumoto Castle, I recommend taking Nawate-dori and Nakamachi-dori 🫰 You can enjoy the atmosphere of the castle town ❞ 📍 Matsumoto Castle🏠 : Matsumoto Castle Park ⏰: 8:30-16:30💰: 700 yen for adults, 300 yen for children *You can enjoy just the castle gardens, which are free! 🚶♀️ 8 minutes walk from Matsumoto Castle 🚶♀️ 📍 Matsumoto Brewery Taproom Honmachi Store Directly managed by the craft beer brewing company "Matsumoto Brewery". You can sip on the terrace while looking out at the town of Matsumoto 🍻 ⏰: 11:30-20:00 *Closed on Wednesdays 🚶♀️ 7-minute walk from Matsumoto Brewery 🚶♀️ Arrived at Matsumoto Station! 🚌 Matsumoto ➜ Shinjuku (3.5h) 🚌17:20 Matsumoto Bus Terminal 20:38 Departing from Busta Shinjuku *As of June 1, 2023＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿ #MatsumotoCity #Nagano #NaganoTrip #NaganoSightseeing #TripDomesticTrip #WalkingAroundTheTown

#traveldiaries The national treasure Matsumoto Castle is famous for its striking black exterior. It is also known as one of Japan's premier historic sites, providing visitors with a glimpse into its history and culture. The castle is well-preserved, allowing visitors to return to the Edo period. Visitors must enter the grounds through the Kuromon Gate in front. Pets are prohibited in the Honmaru Garden and inside the castle. This 16th century castle boasts the oldest main keep in all of Japan and it regularly ranks first or second among the country's most popular castle. #traveldiaries #historicallandmarks

#familytrips2024 Nestled in the heart of Japan's historic Nagano Prefecture, Matsumoto Castle stands as a timeless symbol of samurai heritage and architectural beauty. As the family approached this iconic fortress, they were greeted by the sight of its elegant black-and-white facade rising majestically against the backdrop of the Japanese Alps. Crossing the castle's wooden bridge and entering its towering gates, they embarked on a journey through centuries of history, exploring the intricate corridors, towering turrets, and well-preserved artifacts that whispered tales of bygone eras. Looking ahead, the family dreams of venturing into the mystical landscapes of Petra, Jordan, where ancient rock-cut architecture and desert vistas await. Imagining themselves wandering through the narrow Siq, marveling at the rose-red facades of Petra's iconic Treasury and Monastery, they anticipate a journey filled with wonder and discovery amidst one of the world's most breathtaking archaeological sites. With each step through this ancient city carved into the rose-red cliffs, they eagerly embrace the opportunity to explore a world lost in time and forge unforgettable memories amidst Petra's timeless beauty.

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