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【国宝 松本城】Matsumoto castle#2 Traditional Cache

Hidden : 6/8/2023
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   other (other)

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【国宝 松本城】Matsumoto castle#2

松本城は戦国時代の永正年間に造られた深志城が始まりで、現存する五重六階の天守の中で日本最古の国宝の城です。
姫路城、彦根城、犬山城、松江城とともに国宝に指定されている松本城は、天守の築造年代は文禄2~3(1593~4)年と考えられ、
五重六階の天守が現存している日本最古の城です。 
黒と白のコントラストがアルプスの山々に映えて見事な景観です。
11月には夜のライトアップがとても幻想的です。

Matsumoto Castle began as Fukashi Castle, which was built during the Eisho era of the Warring States period, and is the oldest castle in Japan among the existing five-storied, six-story castle towers.
Matsumoto Castle is designated as a National Treasure along with Himeji Castle, Hikone Castle, Inuyama Castle, and Matsue Castle.
It is the oldest castle in Japan with a five-storied, six-storied castle tower still in existence. 
The contrast of black and white is reflected in the mountains of the Alps and it is a splendid scenery.
The light up at night in November is very fantastic.

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