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 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 ...

One of the best light shows this year is Nagano prefecture’s Matsumoto Illumination around the eponymous city’s stunning castle site. Matsumoto Castle is famous for its unique black exterior ...

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 ...

Matsumoto city is reinforcing the main tower keep and restoring the outer moat to preserve the castle, a main sightseeing spot in the city. The total estimated cost for those projects exceeds 7.4 ...

The castle keep of Matsumoto Castle, a Japanese national treasure in the Nagano Prefecture city of Matsumoto, is seen reflecting "laser mapping" in this recent photo, ahead of the city's tourism ...

Japan’s Matsumoto Castle, which is also known as “Crow Castle” due to its black wooden paneling, is currently holding a special nighttime lighting display, illuminating the centuries-old ...