Matsumoto Castle

Information

Matsumoto Castle, which is the oldest castle in Japan, still containing it is original wooden donjons, has 5 layers but 6 floors and is one of four castles designated as a National Treasure in Japan. The othe National Treasure castles are Himeji Castle in Hyogo, Inuyama Casele in Aichi and Hikone Castle in Shiga. It is said that the donjon of Matsumoto Castle was built around 1593 to 1594 by Ishikawa Kazumasa and Ishikawa Yasunaga.
Since it was built in the Sengoku Period (Warring state period), Matsumoto Castle, which is uncommonly built on flatland, was focused more on its armament rather than its comfort as a residence. Historically, it has been highly valued as a castle built during the early stage of modern castle building in Japan.

Opening Hours

8:30 - 17:00 *admission until 30 minutes before closing

Closed

December 29 - January 3

Price / Entrance Fee

Combination ticket with Matsumoto City Museum: 610 yen (General, Adult)
Combination ticket with Matsumoto City Museum: 300 yen (Child)

Access / Public Transport

15 minutes walk from Matsumoto Station on the JR lines or Alpico Kotsu Kamikochi Line

Address / Location

4-1, Marunochi, Matsumoto-shi, Nagano, 390-0873

Tweets

Rhonda Krause @TravelYesPlease - 2019-08-20: NEW: Matsumoto Castle- Visiting an Original Japanese Castle https://t.co/eOOnYFGMIZ #Japan #VisitJapan #travel #ttot
Mulberry Travel @MulberryTravel - 2019-08-19: 🔸 Explore Japan by rail 🔸

Depart on September 21 for 13 days

Return flights from London

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Japan-Camera-Shop BlueOcean.1 @JapanBlueocean1 - 2019-08-18: This castle was built in 1504. The black wall is very beautiful. Located in Matsumoto City, Nagano, Japan. https://t.co/TVS6S14YiT
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Kristine Ohkubo @AuthorKristineO - 2019-08-16: A visit to #Okayama Prefecture would not be complete without a stopover at Okayama Castle, nicknamed #Crow_Castle b… https://t.co/rNkPgrLk1U
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Maggie González @emaglem - 2019-08-15: #Reflections Matsumoto Castle in Nagano Prefecture, #Japan

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Maggie González @emaglem_ - 2019-08-15: #Reflections Matsumoto Castle in Nagano Prefecture, #Japan

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Mike Hofmann @Sluft_ - 2019-08-15: @G0lGo 100% agree! From Matsumoto Castle to Akihabara is a nice contrast.
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MLTSHP @Best_of_MLTSHP - 2019-08-09: https://t.co/wdDeAGQuBw 'Matsumoto castle and us'
セイジ・オザワ松本フェスティバルOMF @Ozawa_Festival - 2019-08-09: One of the OMF open events 'Harmony at the Castle' take place at Matsumoto Castle Park tomorrow. Together with SK M… https://t.co/XKenH00FZ9
Kazue @japanese123 - 2019-08-08: The famous Matsumoto Castle (松本城) in Nagano Prefecture is one of Japan's most famous original castles. It has also… https://t.co/UuEmHeBu1H
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kisowalker @kisowalker - 2019-08-06: Is this a western castle? No, it ’s an former elementary school.
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Raicho Lodge Madarao @RaichoLodge - 2019-08-05: Matsumoto Castle is less than 90 minutes drive south of Iiyama, and is considered of Japan's premier historic castl… https://t.co/vQS4s7tBQD
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CA D. Alpha Cyg @CarlaAntonellaG - 2019-08-02: Matsumoto Castle, Matsumoto, Nagano
松本城, 長野県松本市

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