If you want a glimpse into Japan's feudal era, visit this charming city to see one of the country's oldest original castles, which is surrounded by mountains.

In Nagano province, the black silhouette of Matsumoto Castle stands out against the snowy horizon of the Japanese Alps. This 16th-century monument, one of the last twelve authentic Japanese ...

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 ...

The castle is a National Treasure of Japan and is the oldest surviving six-story castle in the country, as well as one of the most complete. Its imposing silhouette, combined with its characteristic ...

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 ...

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There’s not much shogun-era history left in Japan but Matsumoto, north-west of Tokyo, is a great place to relive samurai rule and shogunate warfare.

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 has overtaken Kumamoto Castle in Instagram followers, topping the country's rankings of historic fortresses for the first time.

A list of 100 castles compiled by the Japan Castle Foundation highlights the country’s most culturally and historically significant fortresses.

The Crow: Matsumoto Castle A few hours northwest of Tokyo is the small city of Matsumoto. It's a fairly quiet town nestled in a valley among the stunning Japanese Alps.