Matsushiro Castle Ruins

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The ruins of Matsushiro Castle, originally known as Kaizu Castle, which served as the strategic stronghold for the Sanada Clan during the Edo period. The beautifully restored gates, stone walls, and moats offer a glimpse into the military architecture of a powerful samurai domain. Surrounded by cherry blossoms in spring, the site provides a peaceful and historical atmosphere where visitors can imagine the castle's grand past as the center of the Matsushiro domain.

Matsushiro Castle Ruins
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Matsushiro Castle Ruins

Address
44 Matsushiro, Matsushiro-machi, Nagano-shi, Nagano
Website
https://www.sanadahoumotsukan.com/facility_detail.php?n=7
Operator
Sanada Treasures Museum

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