Japan Trip: Matsumoto Castle noble Japan’s oldest castle, Nagano24 Moopon

Matsumoto Castle (Matsumotojō) is one of the most complete and beautiful among Japan's original castles. It is a "hirajiro" - a castle built on flat area rather than on a hill or mountain. Matsumoto Castle is distinctive having both a secondary donjon and a turret adjoined to its main keep. The castle structures, combined with their characteristic black wainscoting, give off an air of grandeur and poise.

Matsumotojo's main castle keep and its smaller, secondary donjon were built from 1592 to 1614. Both these structures were well-fortified as peace was not yet fully achieved at the time. In 1635, when military threats had ceased, a third, barely defended turret and another for moon viewing were added to the castle. The wooden interior of Matsumoto Castle gives an authentic feeling unlike that felt at many other castles rebuilt of ferro-concrete. Interesting features of the castle include steep wooden stairs, openings to drop stones onto invaders, openings for archers, as well as an observation deck at the top, sixth floor of the main keep with panorama of the surrounding city.
In spring, Matsumoto Castle is bustling with many people who come for cherry-blossom viewing. Strolling around the spacious castle grounds and park, lovely views of hundreds of somei yoshino cherry trees in full bloom along the outer castle moat are spectacular. Best season is around mid April each year.

Access info.
The castle is a 15 minute walk or a 5 minute bus ride on the "Town Sneaker" Northern Course bus loop line from JR Matsumoto Station.

Infomation on Matsumoto Castle
Hours: 8:30 to 17:00 (until 18:00 around Obon and Golden Week)
Admission ends 30 minutes before closing time.
Closed: December 29 to January 3
Admission: 610 yen

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