【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.