MATSUMOTO, Nagano Prefecture—Matsumoto city will raise entrance fees for Matsumoto Castle but will not charge foreign tourists more than Japanese visitors, Mayor Yoshinao Gaun said at a news ...

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 ...

City authorities plan to slap non-residents with a 2,500 yen ($16.40) entrance fee from ... 1,200 yen charge for Osaka Castle from April and the 1,300 yen fee at Matsumoto Castle for paper ticket ...