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Matsumoto Castle

Japan's oldest black castle, facing the Alps.

Photo: Lightning toothed whale (稲妻ノ歯鯨) This photo was taken with Canon EOS 500D · CC BY-SA 4.0
Best Time to Go
Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
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Our full guide to Matsumoto Castle is being written. It's on the Japan list as Worth a Detour.

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