Matsumoto Castle is one of five castles designated as ‘National Treasures of Japan’ and one of the oldest castles remaining in Japan. This elegant bla

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Matsumoto Castle is one of five castles designated as ‘National Treasures of Japan’ and one of the oldest castles remaining in Japan. This elegant black and white structure with its three turrets was built in 1592. Because of the exquisite black walls, Matsumoto-jo is sometimes called Crow Castle. Inside the castle visitors find displays of armor and weapons from the Warring States Period when the castle was built. The narrow wooden windows once used by archers and gunmen now give off amazing views of the Japanese Alps, Matsumoto City and the carp and swans circling in the moat below.

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Location: Matsumoto, Nagano, Japan
Photo credit: © John Lander / Alamy / Afripics
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