Matsumoto Castle Pergolas - Matsumoto, Japan - Pergolas on Waymarking.com

Matsumoto Castle, one of Japan's premier historic castles, is located in the city of Matsumoto, in Nagano Prefecture and is within easy reach of Tokyo by road or rail.

Matsumoto Castle is one of the most complete and beautiful among Japan's original castles. It is unique for having both a secondary donjon and a turret adjoined to its main keep. The castle structures, in combination with their characteristic black wainscoting, give off an air of grandeur and poise. It was the seat of the Matsumoto domain.

In spring, Matsumoto Castle is a popular cherry blossom spot. Many visit to stroll around the spacious castle grounds and park. Along the outer castle moat are hundreds of somei yoshino cherry trees that provide lovely views when they are in full bloom around mid April each year.

When we visited the castle in May 2018, the pergolas were topped with green plants. I don't know if they bloom in other seasons. There are benches and tables under the pergolas for visitors. The first pergola on our photos is outside of the moat and free. There is a fee to see the second pergola which is at N 36 14.323 E 137 58.203.

Hours: 8:30 to 17:00; 8:00 to 18:00 around Obon and Golden Week (end of April to the beginning of May)
Admission ends 30 minutes before closing time.
Closed December 29 to 31

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Is the pergola freestanding or attached to a structure?: Freestanding Free to visit?: There is a fee to visit pergola Web address or URL: [Web Link] Secondary web address or URL: Not listed

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