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Matsushiro Castle
Matsushiro Castle Photo: baku13 CC BY-SA 2.1 jp Wikimedia Commons

Japan Midokoro / Nagano Prefecture / Nagano / Matsushiro Castle

Nagano, Nagano Prefecture · Historic Site

Matsushiro Castle

Matsushiro Castle (松代城, Matsushiro-jō), formerly known as Kaizu Castle (海津城, Kaizu-jō), is a Japanese castle located in former Matsushiro town, now part of Nagano City. The site is a registered National Historic Site of Japan.

From the Wikipedia article “Matsushiro Castle” (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Location

Red: Matsushiro Castle. Black: nearby places.

Basic facts

LocationNagano, Nagano Prefecture
Nearest stationShinonoi Station, 5.4 km (straight line)
TypeHistoric Site
MoreOfficial site Wikipedia 15 more photos (Commons)

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FAQ

What is the nearest station to Matsushiro Castle?
Shinonoi Station. It is 5.4 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
Is Matsushiro Castle a designated cultural property?
Yes: Historic Site.

Nearby

Sanada Treasures Museum
Sanada Treasures Museum
0.3 km away · Nagano
Matsushiro Literary and Military School
Matsushiro Literary and Military School
0.4 km away · Nagano
Zōzan Shrine
Zōzan Shrine
0.7 km away · Nagano
Zōzan Memorial Hall
Zōzan Memorial Hall
0.8 km away · Nagano
Emyō-ji Temple
Emyō-ji Temple
1.1 km away · Nagano
Nagano City Museum
Nagano City Museum
2.9 km away · Nagano

Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Sanada Treasures Museum: photo: Qurren (talk) Taken with Canon IXY 10S (Digital IXUS 210) (CC BY-SA 3.0), Matsushiro Literary and Military School: photo: Qurren (talk) Taken with Canon IXY 10S (Digital IXUS 210) (CC BY-SA 3.0), Zōzan Shrine: Thirteen-fri (CC BY-SA 3.0), Zōzan Memorial Hall: Suikotei (CC BY-SA 4.0), Emyō-ji Temple: photo: Qurren (talk) Taken with Canon IXY 10S (Digital IXUS 210) (CC BY-SA 3.0), Nagano City Museum: photo: Qurren (talk) Taken with Canon IXY 10S (Digital IXUS 210) (CC BY-SA 3.0)