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Matsumoto Castle
Matsumoto Castle Photo: 663highland CC BY 2.5 Wikimedia Commons

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Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture · Historic Site

Matsumoto Castle

Matsumoto Castle (松本城, Matsumoto-jō), originally known as Fukashi Castle, is a castle in city of Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture. It is one of Japan's premier historic castles, along with Himeji and Kumamoto.

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

Location

Red: Matsumoto Castle. Black: nearby places.

Basic facts

LocationMatsumoto, Nagano Prefecture
Nearest stationKita-Matsumoto Station, 0.8 km (straight line)
TypeHistoric Site, National Treasure, Museum
MoreOfficial site Wikipedia 39 more photos (Commons)

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FAQ

What is the nearest station to Matsumoto Castle?
Kita-Matsumoto Station. It is 0.8 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
Is Matsumoto Castle a designated cultural property?
Yes: Historic Site, National Treasure.

Nearby

Inui Kotenshu
Inui Kotenshu
0.0 km away · Matsumoto
Watariyagura
Watariyagura
0.0 km away · Matsumoto
Tsukimi Yagura
Tsukimi Yagura
0.0 km away · Matsumoto
Dai-tenshu
Dai-tenshu
0.0 km away · Matsumoto
Tatsumi Tsukeyagura
Tatsumi Tsukeyagura
0.0 km away · Matsumoto
Matsumoto City Museum
Matsumoto City Museum
0.2 km away · Matsumoto

Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Inui Kotenshu: Σ64 (CC BY 3.0), Watariyagura: Σ64 (CC BY 3.0), Tsukimi Yagura: Fg2 (Public domain), Dai-tenshu: Σ64 (CC BY 3.0), Tatsumi Tsukeyagura: Fg2 (Public domain), Matsumoto City Museum: 663highland (CC BY-SA 4.0)