Travel guide
Matsumoto
Matsumoto
Matsumoto, located in the center of Nagano and known as the gate to the Northern Alps' climbing routes, prospered as a castle town at the foot of Matsumoto Castle.
The castle's tower, a 5-story, 6-layer tower built in the Bunroku Period (1593-1594) is Japan's oldest existing castle tower and is designated as a national treasure.
The view of the Northern Alps from the large, green Shiroyama Park, at an altitude of 800 meters, is beautiful, and the park is a famous cherry blossom viewing spot in spring.
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