EPIC Matsumoto Castle Tour in Matsumoto, Japan!

Come with me as I explore Matsumoto Castle in Japan. If you are visiting Nagano prefecture, Matsumoto Castle is worth checking out.
It is one of the most complete original Japanese castles there are. I went to Matsumoto for a half day trip. Let's check out the castle!
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¡Castillo de Matsumoto en Kanazawa, Japón!
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How to Travel to Matsumoto Castle by Train
From Tokyo to Nagano it takes 1 hour and 22 mins on the Shinkansen. Then from Nagano station, you’ll take the JR to Matsumoto Station which takes about 50 minutes. From Matsumoto station, it is a short 15 minute walk to the castle.
Matsumoto Travel Tip
Before heading to Matsumoto I dropped off my luggage in a locker at Nagano station. It's a convenient way to not have to carry a large suitcase everywhere you go for a day. It's super easy to use - just follow the instructions on the computer.
Even though this machine is marked with Suica you can still use PASMO and vice versa. If you're using an older coin locker you should take a picture of the locker and the area around it just in case you forget where it is when you come back for your stuff.
Does It Cost Money to Visit Matsumoto Castle?
If you don't want to pay to go into the castle, you can walk around the castle. It is a relaxing stroll and be sure to take plenty of photos of the castle from different angles.
It cost 610 yen a person to go inside the castle courtyard and castle.
Matsumoto Castle fun facts
Here are some interesting facts about Matsumoto castle:
It is unique because it is a "hirajiro" which is a castle built on plains rather than on a hill or mountain. Because of this the castle has to build its own defense system which includes inter-connecting walls, moats, and gatehouses. Also it makes for great picture because of the Northern Alps in the background of the castle
There are 12 castles all around Japan but only two is five stories high: this one and Himeji castle. But there's a secret inside: there is an extra floor inside that looks like a loft.
Matsumoto castle is also known as the black castle because of its black exterior
Frog Street: Nawate Dori Street
On your way back to the JR station don't forget to check out Nawate dori street, which is also known as frog street.
There used to be a ton of Kajika frogs which roamed this area. In 1959, a typhoon came and caused the river to overflow. This made all the frogs leave for higher ground and cleaner water upstream. The people worked hard to clean up the river, but the frogs never came back. The people of the city then built many artificial frogs to bring Nawate Street’s spirit back.
In 1972, the "Kaeru Daimyoujin", a mini frog shrine, was created to revamp the old street. Nawate Street was then coined "Kaeru Machi" ('Frog Street'), a place where locals and travelers could bask in the lively atmosphere of days past.
It is Matsumoto's Edo Era-themed shopping street. It takes you back into history and see how shops back then used to look like. There are cute boutique shops and antique dealers. If you want a little snack there are bakeries and candy stories.
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[@rightrecipefortravel]

This is so beautiful and vibrant. I enjoyed seeing these sites that I have never seen before

[@LifeofLin]

have you ever been to matsumoto?

[@marcowilliamtravel]

Hello from ITALY!!!!! So magic place and video !!! We Hope to go to Japan one day!!!!!

[@LifeofLin]

you should! italy is also a magical place.

[@nazfromqueens]

Omg. We love Japan! Nazleen traveled all around south before we married but did not go to Nagano. Looks beautiful.

[@dalillamatsumotosegota1830]

Hi! Awesome video =) Anusually ... but I never been in Japan. I live in Croatia.

[@LifeofLin]

thanks! i hope you are able to visit one day

[@lexiloves808]

Awesome video!! I really want to visit Matsumoto Castle so bad. Do you think it's possible to do a day trip from Tokyo? Also do you recommend any spots to eat lunch in Matsumoto city?

[@LifeofLin]

it is possible, but it's a bit far so i would personally mix it in with a stay in Nagano or Kanazawa so it's more efficient. i would recommend a soba place like Kobayashi Soba since they specialize in that :)

[@lexiloves808]

Life of Lin ohh nice!! Thanks so much for your help! :)

[@FCain-mf4tf]

I'm here because of Lore episode 117!! Listen to it on Spotify! It talks about this castle and what happened here. 😁👍

[@LifeofLin]

super cool, i just listened to it: LORE EPISODE 117: BONES . The part about Matsumoto Castle: - 28 leaders and supporters of a peasant rebellion were sentenced to death, but not before a man placed a curse on the castle - the curse drove out the faily within 40 years - the main tower of the castle started to lean heavily after the curse

[@jimthesnowboarder12]

@2:47 sounding like eddie murphy doing an impression of bill cosby about ticket money

[@jimthesnowboarder12]

i dind't know that ninjas used to be living in there thats awesome

[@LifeofLin]

yup, this is why i like history

[@hl9243]

とても良いですね🎵😉👍✨日本人です😉👍✨～～～nice－－－nicevideo(^○^)(^○^)(^○^)VLOG💨💨

[@LifeofLin]

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