Matsumoto Castle, Matsumoto Overview
A black and white keep of 1593 standing on the flat with the Alps behind it, one of only twelve original keeps left in Japan and one of five designated National Treasures. It is often called the country's oldest castle; that is not right, and Maruoka and Inuyama both have competing claims. Booking matters here: the 1,200 yen e-ticket is a fixed, non-refundable time slot, while the 1,300 yen paper ticket is same-day. Peak waits run 60 to 90 minutes.
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