About Matsumoto Castle 松本城について

Official explanation

Matsumoto Castle is one of the oldest castles in Japan. Fortification of the site dates back to simple wooden structures built during the Warring States period (1467–1600). The towering castle was constructed in 1594, and today it is the oldest surviving example of a castle with five external stories but six internal floors.

Matsumoto Castle was nearly torn down during the Meiji era (1868–1912) and was saved only through the work of local residents who fought for its preservation. In the years since, the castle has been designated a National Treasure in recognition of its historic value.

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Map of the Castle Grounds

Outer Moat

Inner Moat

Honmaru Goten Site

Great Keep

Northwest Tower

Roofed Passage

Southeast Wing

Moon-Viewing Tower

Uzumibashi Bridge

Gift Shop

Kuromon Gate

Ticket Office

Taikomon Gate

Former Site of the Matsumoto City Museum

Ninomaru Goten Site

Storehouse

Ninomaru Ura-Gomon Bridge

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Source: Japan Tourism Agency, Multilingual Explanation Database. This English text was produced by the Japan Tourism Agency's multilingual explanation project and is shown unedited. Opening hours and services may have changed since it was written.