Castle · Matsumoto, Japan
Matsumoto Castle
Matsumoto Castle (松本城, Matsumoto-jō), originally known as Fukashi Castle, is a castle in city of Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture. Built 1504.
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Landmark facts
| Location | Matsumoto, Japan |
|---|---|
| Type | Castle |
| Built | 1504 |
| Coordinates | 36.2389° N, 137.9692° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Matsumoto Castle is known for
Matsumoto Castle (松本城, Matsumoto-jō), originally known as Fukashi Castle, is a castle in city of Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture.
About Matsumoto Castle
Matsumoto Castle (松本城, Matsumoto-jō), originally known as Fukashi Castle, is a castle in city of Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture. It is one of Japan's premier historic castles, along with Himeji and Kumamoto. It was the seat of Matsumoto Domain under the Edo Period Tokugawa shogunate.
History
Matsumoto Castle dates to the Sengoku period. A fortification was built at this location by the shugō of Shinano Province, Shimadachi Sadanaga of the Ogasawara clan during the Eisho era (1504–1520). This minor border post was originally called Fukashi Castle.
Planning a visit? Visit the official Matsumoto Castle website — the official site has the current visiting information.
How to get there
| Nearest town | Matsumoto |
|---|---|
| Nearest airport | Matsumoto Airport (MMJ) |
| Distance from the airport | 0.4 miles (straight line) |
Nearest major airport by straight-line distance from the landmark’s coordinates; road distance will be longer.
Airports near this landmark
The airports a visitor would actually fly into, nearest first — each link opens its profile on our sister site AirportProfiles.
- Komatsu Airport / JASDF Komatsu Air Base (KMQ) · Kanazawa, Japan · 87.6 miles away
- Mount Fuji Shizuoka Airport (FSZ) · Makinohara / Shimada, Japan · 100.5 miles away
- Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND) · Tokyo, Japan · 112.3 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is Matsumoto Castle?
Matsumoto Castle (松本城, Matsumoto-jō), originally known as Fukashi Castle, is a castle in city of Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture.
Where is Matsumoto Castle located?
Matsumoto Castle is in Matsumoto, Japan. Its coordinates are 36.2389° N, 137.9692° E.
How do I get to Matsumoto Castle?
The nearest town is Matsumoto, and the nearest airport is Matsumoto Airport (MMJ), about 0.4 miles away (straight line).
When was Matsumoto Castle built?
Matsumoto Castle was built 1504.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matsumoto_Castle — Wikipedia article — overview, history and core facts (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q739612 — Wikidata — built year, architect, height/size, visitors, official website (CC0).
- https://www.matsumoto-castle.jp/ — Official website of the landmark / managing body.
- https://github.com/jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports — Nearest major airport computed from landmark and airport coordinates (haversine); airport list: jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports.
Page last updated 13 November 2026.