Sobre este lugar: Castillo de Matsumoto
El Castillo de Matsumoto es Tesoro Nacional y uno de los 12 castillos originales de Japón. Sus muros negros le valieron el sobrenombre «Castillo del Cuervo». Las cumbres de los Alpes del Norte detrás y el foso espejado dan belleza a las cuatro estaciones.
Aspectos destacados
- Great Keep (National Treasure) — built 1593–94, the oldest of Japan's 12 surviving originals; its black walls earn the «Crow Castle» nickname
- Inner Moat and Uzumi Bridge — the vermilion bridge on the northwest side framing the keep; mid-April cherry blossoms are the canonical composition
- Northern Alps Borrowed Backdrop — the white ridges behind the keep, especially stunning paired with cherry blossoms in April
- Evening Illumination — year-round from sunset to 22:00; the blue hour against the black keep is striking
- Honmaru Garden — seasonal flowers (peonies, wisteria, lotus) within the castle tour route
