Matsumoto castle is one of ... one step at a time. The castle itself is smaller than it looks, at least on the inside. Each floor is much smaller than most American houses (as you'll see, the ...

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 Castle has overtaken Kumamoto Castle in Instagram followers, topping the list of Japan's historic fortresses for the first time. Matsumoto Castle, a designated national treasure in ...