Matsumoto-Jo Castle

Matsumoto Castle

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Oct 24, 2024
The castle is indeed a national treasure and climbing to the top floor while a bit challenging in stocking feet, is worth the effort as there are assisting attendants on each floor and there are very… Full review by Harold J
Oct 1, 2024
Must-visit in Matsumoto. We loved being able to explore the castle, as well as the beautiful gardens and other displays around the castle complex. Highly recommend buying a ticket to go inside the ca… Full review by Vacation50587033883
Sep 29, 2024
We had a fantastic experience here as we were capably led by Emi from Goodwill Guides. She was warm and funny and informative and thanks to her we learnt a lot about this amazing castle. It’s worth c… Full review by JaninedeP
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Matsumoto Castle, originally known as Fukashi Castle, is one of Japan's premier historic castles, along with Himeji and Kumamoto. It w…
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Originally known as Fukashi Castle, Matsumoto Castle was built in the 1500s during the Eisho period in Japan. It is now the oldest six-story …
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Matsumoto Castle, also known as the "Crow Castle" because of its black exterior, is one of Japan's premier historic castles. It is located i…
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How much time should I set aside for a visit to the castle?
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It depends on what day and time of day you arrive. An hour is enough time to tour the castle keep. You can wait up to 80 minutes or more to enter the castle keep. Go when they …
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It depends on what day and time of day you arrive. An hour is enough time to tour the castle keep. You can wait up to 80 minutes or more to enter the castle keep. Go when they open at 08:30 and avoid weekends and holidays. It can be crazy busy during those periods.
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Answer by targhee42 · Oct 13, 2024
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Do you need to buy bullet train tickets to Matsumoto from Nagano in advance? Or you can just buy in person in …
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Do you need to buy bullet train tickets to Matsumoto from Nagano in advance? Or you can just buy in person in Nagano station on the day itself?
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No you can not. There isn't a Shinkansen (bullet) going here from there. Just catch a regular train and bare it. We drove and TG we did!
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Is there a tour package i can get - one day trip from Tokyo to Matsumoto castle with English speaking driver?
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Thanks Craig! So i should probably stay a few nights in Nagano instead and explore the other nearby areas.
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Do you need to get tickets in advance or can you just go to the castle?
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We got our tickets at the gate. I was there in Mid November and the castle was not full. Since you need to take your shoes off before entering the castle, make sure you have warm …
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We got our tickets at the gate. I was there in Mid November and the castle was not full. Since you need to take your shoes off before entering the castle, make sure you have warm socks. The wooden floor can be cold.
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Hi just wondering if there are many many people if you go around 2pm? I would hate it if i was the only one there in …
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Hi just wondering if there are many many people if you go around 2pm? I would hate it if i was the only one there in the afternoon What time does the special people in samurai uniforms appear? thanks a lot
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Maybe its because we went in February, but we got there at 10am ( they open at 8:30) and there were only a few other people. There was a tour group that was coming in right …
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Maybe its because we went in February, but we got there at 10am ( they open at 8:30) and there were only a few other people. There was a tour group that was coming in right after us, however.
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