Matsumoto Castle: a National Treasure known as the “crow castle”

[Introduction]

I took a day trip to Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture and visited several places. In this article, I will write about Matsumoto Castle.

[Visit Places]
* Matsumoto Castle (This article)
* Kaichi School Museum (Related article)
* Matsumoto Shrine, Nawate Street, Nakamachi Street, Fukashi Shrine (Related article)

[Visit Date]
2015.05.17

[Main Part]

Matsumoto Castle is a National Treasure as the Japan’s oldest wooden castle, constructed more than 400 years ago. It is also known as the “crow castle”, because its contrasting black and white, against the shining Japanese Alps makes for splendid scenery.

Entrance

Honmaru Garden

Tenshukaku (Castle Tower)

Matsumoto Castle Park

Taiko Gate and Ninomaru Goten ruins

[Closing]

Matsumoto Castle is also selected as one of the “Japan’s 31 most beautiful places” by CNN. If you are interested in it, please check its website below.

［Related Link］
Matsumoto Castle (English)