【Matsumoto Castle】
松本城 - Matsumoto Castle
Nagano

Matsumoto Castle is the oldest national treasure castle in Japan among the existing five-story and six-story castle towers.
In 1936 (Showa 11), the entire site was designated as a national treasure. Later, in 1952 (Showa 27)), five buildings, the castle tower, the Inuiko castle tower, the Wataru tower, the Tatsumi tower, and the Tsukimi tower, were designated as national treasures.
Half of the body is illuminated by the setting sun, and the light and shadow form a wonderful harmony. Ducks swimming leisurely in the moat accentuate the enormity of the castle.