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Matsumoto Castle

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The predecessor of Matsumoto Castle was Fukashi Castle. At the beginning of the Muromachi period, Ogasawara Sadamune, a retainer of the Ashikaga Takahashi clan, was entrusted with the guardianship of Shinano, and the castle was built. In the 17th year of Tenten (1548), when Takeda Shingen of Kohi defeated Ogasawara Chang of Forest City, this place was used as a base for advancing from Higashi Shinano to Kitashinano. The scale of Shenzhi City gradually expanded. During this period, Kiso Yoshimao, Ogasawara Zhenzhong, Ogasawara Zhenqing, and Ogasawara Hidezheng served as the city lords of Shenzhi City respectively. After the fall of the Takeda clan, Ogasawara Masaki, who inherited his father's land, changed the name of Fukashi Castle to Matsumoto Castle. In the 18th year of Tensho (1590), Toyotomi Hideyoshi destroyed the Hojo clan in Odawara, entered Kanto, and transferred the city to Ishikawa. After that, Toyotomi received a salary of 80,000 stone and began to build a five-story and six-tiered tower. It was not until the era of Kang Chang, the son of Shuzheng, that it was finally completed (that is, the prototype of the existing Songyuan Castle). The Tsukimi and Tatsumi turrets used in the castle were built in the early Edo period. After that, he went through the Ogasawara clan, the Toda Matsudaira clan, the Horita clan, and the Mizuno clan. Matsumoto Castle is a typical flat city. The castles of Honmaru, Ninomaru, and Sannomaru are roughly square. The tower is set in the southwest of Honmaru, surrounded by the concave Ninomaru lacking the north, and surrounded by the square Sannomaru on the outside.Matsumoto · 292m from downtown

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Kamikōchi Hiking 1-Day Tour|Azusa River Hidden Gem: Myojin Pond Mountain Pilgrimage [Round-trip from Nagoya]
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_TI***e3April 17, 2025
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Very beautiful castle, especially with cherry blossom trees in full bloom

Matsumoto Castle

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翱翔的大鲨鱼August 18, 2020
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Of course, you have to come to Japan to play in the snow in winter! This ski resort has very advanced equipment. The management is also very good. The division of labor between each area is clear. The facilities are very user-friendly, making tourists feel very comfortable and happy.

Mt. Norikura Snow Resort

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小月亮弯弯January 27, 2018
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White Bone Hot Spring lived up to my expectations! Very good hot spring service and great service. The person in charge of the reception was a middle-aged female general whose hometown is in Shikoku. She was great hahaha

Shirahone Onsen

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_TX***umAugust 28, 2023
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Timeless beauty preserved. Matsumoto Castle Park's architecture and ambiance immerse visitors in Japan's rich history

Matsumoto Castle Park

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BossMan187January 4, 2025
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Most beautiful valleys and rivers in Japan. I travelled many countries but this was amazing in all aspects. Superb experience. You can do it in one day but better to sleep over 1 night if hotels nearby available. I went with a bus from Nagoya a 3hrs journey 1 way.

Kamikōchi

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かあるMay 12, 2023
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Matsumoto City Museum of Art has an exhibition of Yayoi Kusama. Since it is a permanent exhibition, the admission fee is reasonable (410 yen in May 2023). There are polka dot motif objects and a permanent world view art exhibit using mirrors, which is very interesting. Highly recommended.

Matsumoto City Museum of Art

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大海家的女汉子November 4, 2022
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The surface of Taisho Pond reflects Mt. Hotakogen, and the calm water is a sight to behold. The "standing dead tree" in the pond creates a wonderful sight depending on the season and time of day.

Taisho Ike Pond

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TodemmyMay 21, 2021
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[Scenery] It is considered as part of the entire scenic area of ​​Taisho Pond. It is a great scenery. It is very beautiful to take pictures when the sun is bright. It is full of the feeling of wildness in the fields. [Fun] The greenery is very good, suitable for outings and tourism. I recommend this place

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You can give [Matsumoto Samurai] Sword fight performance, experience & premium Japanese cuisine package and Matsumoto Castle Tour & Soba Noodle Making Workshop a try. Before you go, please check their opening hours and menus online. Reservations are recommended, especially during peak hours.

When choosing a tour, start with how much time you have and the kind of experience you're looking for. Trending options right now include Kamikōchi Hiking 1-Day Tour|Azusa River Hidden Gem: Myojin Pond Mountain Pilgrimage [Round-trip from Nagoya], Hiking in the hidden alpine paradise of Kamikochi | Kappabashi Bridge & Taisho Ike Pond | Round-trip from Nagoya, and Seasonal Limited: Nagoya Strolling Kamikochi one-day tour(Myojin Pond, Kappa Bridge, and Taisho Pond). Check the real-time availability and itinerary before you book.

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