The weather was perfect when I visited, and the black-and-white contrast of Matsumoto Castle looked stunning against the backdrop of the mountains. The stairs inside the main keep are pretty steep, so be careful when you go up and down.
Matsumoto Castle | Review by 高朗
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You can't enter without a reservation, and you also have to pay an entrance fee!
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