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Matsushiro Samurai Town

Nagano · Nagano · Architecture

Japanese name: 松代の武家町

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Matsushiro Samurai Town
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WHAT TO DOMatsushiro Samurai Town

The Sanada castle town, where the domain school, the lord's residence and the samurai houses all stand within a short walk.

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Hokushin · Nagano

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The Sanada castle town, where the domain school, the lord's residence and the samurai houses all stand within a short walk.

About this place

Matsushiro Castle (松代城, Matsushiro-jō), formerly known as Kaizu Castle (海津城, Kaizu-jō), is a Japanese castle located in former Matsushiro town, now part of Nagano City. The site is a registered National Historic Site of Japan.

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Founded / opened:Edo period Highlights / collection:Sanada residence, Bunbu School, Shozan Shrine Genre:Architecture

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