Matsumoto: ONE of the MOST Beautiful Castles in Japan. .

Welcome!! 👋 Thanks for join me on a perfect day trip from Tokyo to Matsumoto, Nagano’s jewell. We skip the expensive trains and take a scenic bus from Shinjuku to witness one of Japan's most beautiful original castles. In this video, we explore the historic 'Black Crow' castle framed by the snow-capped Northern Alps, discover the secret crystal-clear springs hidden throughout the city, and walk the quirky 'Frog Street' (Nawate-dori) and the retro Nakamachi-dori. From 400-year-old samurai engineering to a magical night illumination, Matsumoto is a must-see for anyone looking for an authentic, crowd-free Japanese experience. The illumination display runs from mid-December right through to mid-February, lighting up the castle every evening from 6 – 10pm. Enjoy the video until the end, comment, SHARE and SUBSCRIBE... it's FREE. Let this video reach more audiences give me your LIKE 👍. Using Google Translate, the translation may not be correct or accurate. https://www.matsumoto-castle.jp/ CHAPTERS 00:45 Shinjuku Bus Terminal. 00:55 On the Way to Matsumoto. 01:18 Arriving at Matsumoto/ Matsumoto Station. 02:59 Northern Alps & Castle. 04:04 Castle, Moat and Surroundings. 05:41 Taikomon Gate. 07:06 Kuromon Gate. 08:10 Entering the Castle. 10:34 Nawate Street "Frog Street". 12:32 Kaeru Daimyojin Shrine, "Frog Sanctuary". 13:33 Nakamachi Street. 16:25 Genchi Well. 17:25 Ryuko-Ji Temple. 18:27 Castle Lights Up Event.