Survival thanks to popular demand During the Meiji era (1868-1912) the castle came under threat. In 1872, as it was being auctioned off for demolition, the people of Matsumoto city rallied ...

Matsumoto city is reinforcing the main tower keep and restoring the outer moat to preserve the castle, a main sightseeing spot in the city. The total estimated cost for those projects exceeds 7.4 ...

MATSUMOTO, Nagano Prefecture--Towering Matsumoto Castle, one of the grandest feudal fortresses in Japan, welcomed a record number of foreign visitors during the recently ended Golden Week holidays.

Kadomatsu decorations have been put up around Matsumoto Castle, a designated national treasure in Nagano Prefecture. The traditional bamboo displays are typically installed around entrances so the ...