National Treasure Matsumoto Castle Admission Ticket (Historic Site, Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture)
Book tickets to Matsumoto Castle, a national treasure in Nagano. Explore Honmaru Garden and Japan's oldest five-story castle tower, built in the Sengoku era, with stunning Alps views.
- See Matsumoto Castle, a national treasure, along with Honmaru Garden and the castle tower
- Enjoy seasonal views featuring the Northern Alps and Utsukushi-ga-hara Plateau and stroll through the charming castle town after visiting
- Purchase a discounted ticket to explore two national treasures: Matsumoto Castle and the Former Kaichi School
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Additional Info
This is a ticket to see the national treasure Matsumoto Castle. You can enter the Honmaru Garden and the castle tower. Please select the time you would like to visit Matsumoto Castle in the "Start Time" field. Please arrive at the castle by the selected time and complete the admission procedure.
May 1st is Matsumoto City's anniversary, so admission is free for Matsumoto residents (ticket purchase not required). Please present a document that can verify your residential address.
Please enter through the electronic ticket entrance at Kuromon Ticket Office and show your ticket screen.
Please note that communication conditions may be poor due to congestion. We recommend taking screenshots in advance.
Free for Matsumoto residents over 70 years old and children under elementary school age. Matsumoto residents can enter the Honmaru Garden for free by showing ID (those climbing the castle tower must pay an admission fee). If you have a disability certificate, you and one caregiver can enter for free if you show the certificate.
Changes or cancellations cannot be made after purchase.
What's included in National Treasure Matsumoto Castle Admission Ticket (Historic Site, Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture)
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— Attraction Info —
Visit Matsumoto Castle, a national treasure that began as Fukashi Castle during the Eisho era of the Sengoku period. It features Japan’s oldest five-story, six-story castle tower. Admire its striking black-and-white design set against the Alps. Get a combination ticket to see Matsumoto Castle and the Former Kaichi School, the first modern school building designated a national treasure, as well as set tickets for museums and art galleries.
Inclusions
- Please enter through the electronic ticket entrance at the Kuromon ticket office and present the ticket screen at the castle tower entrance
- Depending on the congestion, communication conditions may be poor. Please take screenshots in advance
- Depending on how busy it is, there may be a waiting time to enter the castle tower
- Refunds and changes to reservations cannot be made on the day at the counter
- Visit Matsumoto Castle, a national treasure and the oldest surviving five-story, six-story wooden castle tower. Climb the tower using stairs, which are narrow and steep. (Approx. 140 steps, max slope: 61 degrees.)
- Shoes are not permitted inside the castle tower. Tabi socks are distributed at the entrance, so please bring a bag with your shoes in it before entering
- Please note that the Uzumimon entrance on the red Uzumibashi side is closed. The only entrance is the Black Gate
- Pets are not permitted inside the Honmaru garden or the castle tower. Pets are also not permitted in bags or cages. However, assistance dogs are permitted. Please contact the management office in advance
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Purchase Summary
- Admission is free for children under elementary school age
- Matsumoto residents can enter the Honmaru Garden for free by showing ID; however, those wishing to climb the castle tower must pay an admission fee
- Persons with disabilities and their caregivers can receive free admission by presenting a disability certificate
Set Tickets:
- Enter Matsumoto Castle or the Former Kaichi School by 4:30 pm, the final admission time
- Use the electronic ticket entrance at the Kuromon ticket booth for Matsumoto Castle and present your QR code
- Show your QR code at the ticket booth to access the National Treasure Former Kaichi School