Matsushiro Castle, originally called Kaizu Castle, was built by Takeda Shingen in Sengoku period and demolished in Meiji period.
At the end of the Edo period, it was home to the Sanada clan, daimyō of Matsushiro Domain.
Its ruins, partially reconstructed, is located in Nagano City, Nagano prefecture.
Taikomon gate and Taikomon Maebashi bridge restored
Taikomon gate was in front of the castle's main enclosure called Honmaru.
Kita-akazumon, a gate behind the castle, was formerly close to Chikuma River.
The castle and its surroundings are a cherry-blossom viewing spot with about a hundred cherry trees in the period of flowering.
Inui-Yagura-dai, an observatory behind Kaizu Castle Ruins stone monument.
Higashi-Akazumon-Maebashi bridge
Garyo Park in Suzaka City, close to Nagano City. It's also a well-known cherry-blossom viewing spot.
Cherry trees have a lot of buds, but unfortunately cherry-blossoms haven't been flowering today.
End of Matsushiro Castle Ruins. return to List of scenic sites visited
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