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Matsumoto-jō Castle

松本城

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4.6/5

131 Reviews

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CastlesHistorical Sites

Open today at 08:30-17:00(Admission ends at 16:30)

Recommended sightseeing time:3-4 hour

Address:

4-1 Marunouchi, Matsumoto, Nagano 390-0873, JapanMap

Phone+81 263-32-2902

What travelers say:

松本城是1500年代的戰國時代所建造的軍事指揮官居住地。外観是五層建築、內部是六階構造。這樣的建築様式在日本只有松本城和姫路城兩座。黒漆的外壁也十分美麗，是日本珍貴的國寶。

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The predecessor of Matsumoto Castle was Fukashi Castle. At the beginning of the Muromachi period, Ogasawara Sadamune, a retainer of the Ashikaga Takahashi clan, was entrusted with the guardianship of Shinano, and the castle was built. In the 17th year of Tenten (1548), when Takeda Shingen of Kohi defeated Ogasawara Chang of Forest City, this place was used as a base for advancing from Higashi Shinano to Kitashinano. The scale of Shenzhi City gradually expanded. During this period, Kiso Yoshimao, Ogasawara Zhenzhong, Ogasawara Zhenqing, and Ogasawara Hidezheng served as the city lords of Shenzhi City respectively. After the fall of the Takeda clan, Ogasawara Masaki, who inherited his father's land, changed the name of Fukashi Castle to Matsumoto Castle. In the 18th year of Tensho (1590), Toyotomi Hideyoshi destroyed the Hojo clan in Odawara, entered Kanto, and transferred the city to Ishikawa. After that, Toyotomi received a salary of 80,000 stone and began to build a five-story and six-tiered tower. It was not until the era of Kang Chang, the son of Shuzheng, that it was finally completed (that is, the prototype of the existing Songyuan Castle). The Tsukimi and Tatsumi turrets used in the castle were built in the early Edo period. After that, he went through the Ogasawara clan, the Toda Matsudaira clan, the Horita clan, and the Mizuno clan. Matsumoto Castle is a typical flat city. The castles of Honmaru, Ninomaru, and Sannomaru are roughly square. The tower is set in the southwest of Honmaru, surrounded by the concave Ninomaru lacking the north, and surrounded by the square Sannomaru on the outside.

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Chocolate105

Excellent

Reviewed on Aug 27, 2023

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Come to Nagano must visit the famous city, the craft of the city is breathtaking, you can buy tickets to enter the city at a glance, there are 6 floors, all floors need to be careful, a bit slanted, a bit narrow!

Reviewed on May 28, 2023

Okaytoday

Outstanding

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Matsumoto City is the existing national treasure city in Japan, very rare, if passengers have the opportunity to travel to the Japanese countryside Matsumoto City, Matsumoto City is a must-go place!

Reviewed on Apr 25, 2023

河馬時間

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Fresh air, beautiful scenery, Japanese national treasure Matsumoto City, worth going

Reviewed on May 25, 2024

X~tina

Excellent

Matsumoto Castle, also known as the "Crow Castle," is a stunning architectural masterpiece located in Matsumoto City, Japan. Adult ticket can be bought on site for 700JPY but be prepared to queue outside to enter. It took about an hour and a half to wait in the queue and walk through the castle. There are free tour guides available at the entry to the site who can talk you through the castle's history and architecture.Built in the 16th century, Matsumoto Castle is the oldest well-preserved castle in Japan with a unique black and white exterior.The castle features several impressive architectural elements which can be viewed from the inside if you are prepared to climb some narrow and steep steps. Shoes must be removed before entering and carried in a provided bag until you exit the castle. Visitors can explore the castle's many rooms across all six floors which offer stunning views of the surrounding area.During your visit inside the castle, you can learn about the castle's role in Japanese history and culture through exhibits and artifacts on display throughout the castle which include samurai armour and weapons. Definitely worth a visit if you are in the area.

Reviewed on Apr 1, 2023

Khwan

Outstanding

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Matsumoto Castle Nagano Prefecture Japan at night looks magical and powerful Beautiful black castle Make it look powerful Beautiful and precious It is really a national treasure ❤️

Reviewed on May 13, 2023

Okaytoday

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Matsumoto City is one of the 12 existing Tianshou Pavilion in Japan, which is very rare. It is one of the must-see attractions for a trip to Matsumoto City.

Reviewed on Apr 25, 2023