Matsumoto Castle, a designated National Treasure, stands on a plain in Nagano Pref. encircled by rugged mountains. The black-lacquered keep from 1590 comprises five structures and resembles a bird ...

The fee hikes to enter Matsumoto Castle will be the first since January 2020, following the results of a quake-resistance diagnosis for the main tower keep. The study found the keep would not ...

digital tickets to enter Matsumoto Castle will only be sold for assigned dates and times, the city government said. E-tickets without a designated date and time will no longer be available ...