National Treasure Castle
◎ 100 Famous Castles
Matsumoto Castle
松本城
One of Japan's four National Treasure castles, Matsumoto's dramatic black-and-white keep (1504–1594) is the oldest surviving five-story castle tower in Japan. Set against the Northern Alps, it is one of Japan's most photographed castles.
| Japanese Name | 松本城 |
|---|---|
| Prefecture | Nagano Prefecture (長野県) |
| Region | Chubu (中部) |
| Castle Type | Flatland Castle |
| Year Built | 1504 |
| Designation | 100名城 |
| Coordinates | 36.2381, 137.9722 |