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

Rising sun @MGHK5558 - 2020-07-14: Matsumoto Castle is one of Japan's premier historic castles... Known as the 'Crow Castle' due to its black exterio… https://t.co/z6luqGOdN2
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True Japan Tour @truejapantour - 2020-07-13: If you're ever in #Nagano prefecture, Matsumoto Castle is an impressive and must-see sight. Nicknamed Karasujo (the… https://t.co/qevi1RG0t2
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Japan Community @japancommunity - 2020-07-08: Matsumoto Castle, 松本城 is one of Japan's premier historic castles, along with Himeji and Kumamoto castles

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Eshan Malinda エシャーン @eshan_malinda - 2020-07-07: Matsumoto Castle
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Sushi Boy @SushiBoyUSA - 2020-07-07: Standing as the second largest city in Nagano Prefecture Matsumoto boasts a centuries-long history that shows in it… https://t.co/UBR7UYWX6X
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Sarah @5foottraveler - 2020-07-06: Matsumoto Castle: The Best Place to See Cherry Blossoms in Japan #japan
o8Experience @o8experience - 2020-07-06: You can do Sake Tasting in friendly owner’s brewery, have wonderful local Matsumoto food for lunch and drink great… https://t.co/QRUeXuA1ZE
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