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

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Khant Khine @nadinegayona26_ - 2019-06-24: At Matsumoto castle with my Japanese family https://t.co/w7KBCyc9DN
Kim Baublys @KimBaublys - 2019-06-24: @stukhan @MikeManefield And it's 2 votes for Japan. 😀 Taken near Matsumoto castle, Nagano Japan https://t.co/pT2y1QJTSv
Peter Sandham @HKSandham - 2019-06-24: Late-medieval / Early-modern period was a golden age for architecture around the globe. This was roughly the same t… https://t.co/vCgvOAZvB1
The Ancient World @TheAncientWorld - 2019-06-22: Matsumoto Castle is also known as the 'Crow Castle' due to its black exterior. The keep was completed in the late 1… https://t.co/SUgqJPknAW
iplanjapan @iplanjapan - 2019-06-19: The magnificent 'black crow' Matsumoto Castle. And it's original!#Japan #history #travel #travelpics #travelphoto https://t.co/AUyrOi2ouP
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Lim Kim Keong @limkimkeong - 2019-06-15: #travel #japan yesterday stop at #Matsumoto #松本城 for the castle visit. I choose to take from opposite site with red… https://t.co/cb6MXS752T
Visit Matsumoto @visitmatsumoto - 2019-06-15: Matsumoto’s Side Streets: The Magic In Between: A visitor to Matsumoto recently asked me what she could do after vi… https://t.co/frrWlD8sgX
Brett Matsumoto @brett_matsumoto - 2019-06-13: @lukestein @JoshuaSGoodman Or you could take a trip to visit my castle:
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Japan Community @japancommunity - 2019-06-13: The splendor of Matsumoto Castle stands out in the dark of the night. Built in late 16th century, the national trea… https://t.co/3vA1LaoVnW
⑆Luke Stein⑈ @lukestein - 2019-06-13: @brett_matsumoto @JoshuaSGoodman I think this is my first ever use of the “Japanese Castle” emoji, but I have a rel… https://t.co/atHiRB2U9T
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Joe Fenton @JZief - 2019-06-10: Forgot about this bunnyman wondering around Matsumoto castle with his rabbits! @ Matsumoto, Nagano https://t.co/90EEpWuPTD
Hakuba Travel @hakubatravel - 2019-06-09: Matsumoto Castle by night

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Philip Sneyd @PhilSneyd - 2019-06-09: Matsumoto Castle. Stunning! https://t.co/JoizHfCatW
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信城堂 @SLHQ22zcbIs2LzO - 2019-06-07: Japan's castle We sell plastic model (model kit) Thanking you in advance Kinkakuji Himeji Castle Edo Castle Azuchi… https://t.co/NfLEWgppBH
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Natalie Royal @natalie_royal - 2019-06-04: MATSUMOTO
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