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| James Clarke | profile | all galleries >> Old Galleries >> Travel >> Japan Apr 05 >> Matsumoto Castle | tree view | thumbnails | slideshow |
Matsumoto Castle is one of only four remaining "original" (wooden, not concrete reconstructions) castles in Japan. It was built over 400 years ago. I went to the way more famous Himeji Castle on the same trip, but I would have to say Matsumoto-jo is the most beautiful Japanese castle I've visited.
Ritsuko and I visited this splendid castle on the 13th of April 2005, I convinced her that we had to come here because I had been told by a Japanese Castle Connoisseur this is the best castle in Japan. After visiting the castle we stayed over night at a nearby Onsen (Hot Spring) which was a real treat too.
"Even if you only spend a couple of hours in Matsumoto, make sure you visit this castle" - Lonely Planet Japan (8th edition)
 The first view |
 A quiet time at the castle |
 A enjoying Matsumoto Castle |
 A side on view |
 Corner view |
 Across the moat |
 Crossing the red bridge |
 The Bridge and the Castle |
 The view from the bridge |
 The view from the gate |
 Ritsuko at the entrance |
 Inside Matsumoto Castle |
 Looking out |
 Looking over the city |
 The view of the castle grounds and beyond |
 The top floor |
 The roof |
 Through an ancient window |
 The castle grounds |
 The moon viewing room |
 Matsumoto-jo up close |
 From the castle grounds |
 At the exit |
 Departing Shot |
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