Matsumoto Castle – Discover Japan’s Iconic “Crow Castle”

Matsumoto Castle, known as “Crow Castle” (Karasu-jo) for its striking black exterior, is one of Japan’s 12 original surviving castles and a UNESCO World Heritage tentative site. Built in 1592 by warlord Ishii Kazumasa, this six-story fortress in Nagano Prefecture symbolizes samurai power with its intricate