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This is Yasuio, the president of a small company specializing in high-pressure gas equipment inspections.
Today, I traveled to Matsumoto City in Nagano Prefecture for an endoscopic inspection job.
Thank you, T Corporation, for your continued support.
Since we finished a bit earlier than expected, I decided to take the opportunity to visit Matsumoto Castle.
The sight of the Japanese Alps, capped with snow, together with Matsumoto Castle, was truly breathtaking.
The moat reflected an upside-down Matsumoto Castle—a beautiful scene.
From the Ninomaru, the residential quarters for feudal lords, I gazed at the castle’s main keep. It made me reflect on the view people from that era must have enjoyed.
Below is a photo of the Taiko Gate. It’s a grand and impressive gate.
There were also lanterns bearing the family crests of successive lords of the castle.
Personally, I admire the first lord of Matsumoto Castle, Kazumasa Ishikawa.
This is the view of the west side from inside the castle. You can see the moat, bridges, and the Japanese Alps.
From the castle tower, I spotted the old Kaichi School.
What a charming building!
The ceiling of the castle keep is different from modern homes. The beams and construction methods are fully visible, which I found fascinating.
I recommend not only enjoying the scenery but also looking upwards to appreciate these details when visiting a castle.
Here’s a photo of a damaged pillar that has been skillfully repaired. The craftsmanship is impressive.
From the Tsukimi-yagura (Moon Viewing Tower), I gazed southward. The design of the surrounding balcony is simply beautiful.
The stone walls are also remarkable.
Below is a photo of an old gable ornament, displayed inside the main keep. I also took a shot of the current one for comparison.
The main keep itself is incredibly majestic. Standing five stories tall with six internal levels, it is truly grand.
There was even armor displayed on the gate, which gave a festive New Year’s atmosphere.
I thoroughly enjoyed the magnificent natural scenery combined with the beauty of Matsumoto Castle, a National Treasure of Japan.
Living in a town with such a historic castle would be wonderful.
I might even want to live somewhere with a daily castle view (haha).
Until next time!
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