THE BEAUTY OF MATSUMOTO CASTLE IN THE LAND OF FUN
The land of Phu Tang really knows how to attract tourists, not only because of its unforgettable cultural experiences but also because of its attractive destinations. There is both a very crowded and bustling Tokyo, and a peaceful and profound ancient capital, Kyoto. There are both modern high-rise buildings and almost perfectly preserved ancient architecture. If you want to see with your own eyes the ancient buildings here, don't miss Matsumoto Castle located in Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture - a treasure of the Land of the Rising Sun.
Matsumoto is known as the most beautiful castle of the medieval period, built in the 16th century, built at the end of the Azuchi-Momoyama era. The castle is not located on a hill, not between rivers, but on a plain surrounded by a large system of connecting walls, moats and gates. Even though it is more than 400 years old and has gone through many ups and downs of history, the tower still stands firm over time, surrounding the castle is a charming landscape of mountains and water. The majestic castle turns its back to Kita Apls, showing off its brilliant beauty in harmony with the four-season landscape. Surrounding the castle is a dam, to enter the castle you have to go through a bridge painted striking red. The castle was built of stone and wood. Many tourists come here during the cherry season to walk around the dam, enjoy the beauty of the cherry petals like small snowflakes, and breathe in the fresh air. fresh air and immerse yourself in the serenity of the castle grounds
Matsumoto Castle was built according to the "Five and Six Sections" architecture, so the stairs have about 140 steps, the section with the highest inclination is about 61 degrees, quite narrow and steep, with gaps to drop stones whenever there is a passerby. strange invasion. The castle architecture is divided into 5 areas: main floor (Dai- Tenshu), Watariyagura, Inui Kotenshu, Tatsumi Tsukeyagura, Tsukimi Yagura. The 2nd enclosure - the main tower was built from 1952 to 1614, the 3rd enclosure was built in 1935. Black and white are the two main colors of the castle, highlighting both its majesty and beauty. Nor does it lose the warmth and intimacy inherent in ancient Japanese architecture.
The castle's interior and exterior architecture remains quite intact, however, an earthquake in 2011 caused some cracks in the castle's main tower. On the 1st and 2nd floors there are about 10 round columns, the upper floors have 12 supporting pillars. The second floor of the castle has a Teppo Gura museum, which has a collection of guns, armor and some other weapons. This unique collection is the collection effort of Mr. Akahane Michishige and his wife, Ms. Kayoko, for about 30 years. In 1991, he and his wife donated this collection to the city.
No matter what time of year you come here, visitors can still enjoy the beauty of Matsumoto. If spring covers the castle with a white cherry color like fragile snowflakes in the wind, then the bright rays of sunlight Summer highlights the solemn appearance of the ancient castle. If autumn changes the sparkling yellow color of the rows of red-leaved trees around the dam, the thick layers of snow in winter give the castle a unique look. mysterious, indescribably attractive. Spring and autumn seem to be the most suitable times of the year for tourists to visit the castle.
Every year, Matsumoto Castle is also used as a venue for many cultural events such as cherry blossom festival, traditional firecracker exhibition, taiko festival and moon ceremony.
