Matsumoto Castle -

Matsumoto Castle (Matsumoto Castle) is a castle that I would like to recommend a lot. Matsumoto or Thai castle fans nicknamed Black Crow Castle. The Japanese nickname the castle Crow (but without the word black) because of the shiny black color of the castle.

If asked what good I must say that this is one of the most intact castles in Japan. The main castle was originally built in 500 on the previous year (1504) it. In Japan, the castle's original condition is less resistant.
Wooden structure of the main building and the stone walls of the old environment. This is important both in history and in conservation. It is noted as one of the national treasures of Japan. Hundreds of castles that remain today. There are only five castles that have been added to this. Hashimoto and Matsumoto Castle is one of them.

Opening hours: 08: 00-17: 00 hrs. (Open for the finalists at 4:30 pm)
* Opening hours and closing times vary by season.

Holiday: Closed at the end of the year

Service fee:
Adults 700 yen, Elementary and Junior High School students 300 yen
* See the gardens outside the castle for free

How to travel: From Matsumoto Station on the JR Shinonoi Line, walk about 20 minutes.

Or from Matsumoto Station, take the Matsumoto Tour Bus "Town Sneaker" North Course at Oshiroguchi stop and get off at Matsumotojo ・ Shiyakushomae stop. Takes about 10 minutes