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A Stunning Black and White Castle Shining in the Northern Alps Mountains.
Matsumoto Castle was built between the years 1593 and 1594.
It is one of the oldest of the still-standing “gojuu-rokkai” (five roofs, six stories) structures in Japan, and it has been registered as a national treasure.
(Gojuu-Rokkai: From the outside, the building appears to have five stories. However, the interior has six stories.)
The castle’s exterior features a contrast of black and white colors, giving it a stately appearance. It is beloved by many as a symbol of Nagano Prefecture.
Matsumoto Castle has beautiful scenery throughout the year, featuring cherry blossoms in the spring, fresh greenery in the summer, beautiful leaves in the autumn, and snow in the winter.
The castle tower and cherry trees are illuminated during event periods. The reflection of the illuminated castle on the moat is a beautiful sight to behold.
Matsumoto Castle
Matsumoto Castle and the springtime cherry blossoms
Matsumoto Castle, spring
Matsumoto Castle and the springtime cherry blossoms, illuminated
Matsumoto Castle in autumn
Matsumoto Castle and the urban area, Northern Alps
Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
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Do you have signs or pamphlets in foreign languages? (If you do, which languages are available?)
Yes, they are available in English, French, Chinese (Traditional and Simplified), Thai, Korean, Russian, and Spanish.
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Is free Wi-Fi available in the area?
Yes, it is. Matsumoto City Free Wi-Fi
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Are coin lockers available?
Yes.
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Is it possible to re-enter the premises?
Re-entry is not allowed.
長野縣必去景點。
黑白色映襯著北阿爾卑斯群山，美極了～
我這次來的較匆忙，下次一定要在松本市住一晚花時間參觀。
松本城的最佳季節絕對是春天，遠處有殘雪的日本北阿爾卑斯群山，旁邊近處有遍地櫻花，這樣的景會不美嗎?
造訪當天天氣晴朗和松本城黑白對比，背後的山脈也襯托出美感，內部天守閣樓梯陡峭要小心走。
木造の天守閣がある、国宝のお城。
夜にはライトアップもされ、昼も夜も美しいです。土足厳禁のため、中に入るときは靴を脱ぎます。冬は足先から冷えるので、宿泊しているホテルからスリッパを借りて行くとよいとおもいます。
據說是日本12座現存天守當中最古老的城堡。
城堡的黑白色與城前紅橋形成鮮明對比，感動！👍
