美しく桜咲く国宝松本城。お城の中に咲く枝垂桜。お堀添いの桜。夜には第13回国宝松本城「夜桜会」ライトアップが行われました。
お堀では「第5回国宝松本城 光の回廊」が幻想的な夜桜の共演。
Matsumoto Castle
Nighttime Cherry Blossom Viewing
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Matsumoto Castle is one of four castles designated as ‘National Treasures of Japan’ and the oldest castle donjon remaining in Japan. Construction began in 1592 of the elegant black and white structure with its three turrets. Because of the elegant black walls, Matsumoto Castle is sometimes called ‘Crow Castle’. Inside the castle are steep stairs and low ceilings leading past displays of armor and weapons from the Sengoku period (“Warring-States”) when the castle was built. The narrow wooden windows, once used by archers and gunmen, provide amazing views of the Japanese Alps, Matsumoto City and the koi and swans circling in the moat below.
Every day while the cherry blossoms (sakura) are in bloom around Matsumoto Castle, guests who visit the castle in the evening will be treated to the sight of illuminated cherry trees. Entry into the interior garden of the castle is free for this event, and hot miso soup with pork (tonjiru) and sweet rice dumplings will be available for purchase. There’s also Japanese tea and seating available for 500 yen, making it easy to sit and relax and enjoy an unusual flower viewing experience. Perfomances of the Japanese koto, the flute, and classical gagaku music will also be held each night.
AloJapan.com