Scenic spot introduction:

Nagano Matsumoto Castle (Matsumoto Shiro) is the only composite connected castle building in Japan and is known as one of the four national treasures of Japan. Matsumoto Castle was initially established as early as the Warring States Period and faced reconstruction several times. In the end, due to the support and protection of citizens, this 400-year-old national treasure building is still standing today and has become a major tourist attraction in Japan and for citizens to enjoy cherry blossoms. Cherry blossoms in spring, red in autumn, and snow in winter, Matsumoto Castle attracts domestic and foreign tourists with its unparalleled beauty and unparalleled treasure value.

Attractions distribution:

Matsumoto Castle is located in the center of Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture. It is centered on the main castle, and is affiliated with the small castle, the Tatsumi deputy castle, the Tsukimi castle, and the Watarashi castle. There is also a park outside the castle. The patron saint "Twenty-six Nights" is enshrined in the main castle. There are historical exhibitions and visitors can wait at the pavilion to overlook the city scenery. There is a water bank outside the castle, where swans often swim leisurely. The blue sky, white clouds and green cherry blossom trees make it peaceful and beautiful.

Scenic spot features:

Leisure, sightseeing, climbing, ancient buildings, parks
Attraction Address
Travel Guide

travelling guideline:

1. There is a commemorative seal at the entrance of the castle tower. Visitors can stamp it themselves as a souvenir.

2. Every year at the end of July, the Matsumoto Castle Taiko Festival is held in the Matsumoto Castle Garden. It is a music festival with the theme of the traditional Japanese musical instrument "Wadaiko (Japanese drum)". Many performing groups come to Matsumoto from all over Japan, and one of the great attractions of this music festival is that you can enjoy the performances of many groups at once, and it's completely free.

Best time to visit:

All seasons

Tourist Transportation

Scenic spot location:

Asia>Japan

How to get there:

Get off at JR Line Matsumoto Station and walk for 15 minutes or take a bus.

Scenic area map:

3D real scene of scenic spot

Attraction Tickets

Matsumoto Castle ticket price:

Castle Tower: 600 yen for adults, 300 yen for elementary and junior high school students.

Parks outside the city: free

Scenic area opening hours:

08:30-16:30

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