Visit the most popular Matsumoto Castle and a must-see temple🏯

Visit the most popular Matsumoto Castle and a must-see temple🏯

Loading video…. Hello ☀️This is Yui 🙂 The start of this trip is Matsumoto Castle🏯 In front of the castle, I found a soldier guarding the gate👀 They are real human soldiers, not dolls! Matsumoto Castle is famous and popular among Japanese castles. It is one of the five castles selected as Japan’s national treasures.

This castle was built over 500 years ago during the Sengoku period. It is built with more battle in mind than other castles. This castle is lit up at night I’m going to Matsumoto Castle at night, so please look forward to it✨ Let’s go inside Matsumoto Castle. 💰700 yen ($4.9 €4.5)

Mascot character Alp-chan will welcome you. Sorry to bother you🚶‍♀️ cool! There are many travelers from overseas 🌏 I found a stamp that I like, so I’m going to press it. Apply ink firmly Can you press it well? Press firmly 💪 thin··· Revenge with another stamp! Apply ink more strongly than before. Power！！！！！ Oh!

Copper? good? You can enter Matsumoto Castle from 9am. Beautiful✨ ！！ Found Alp-chan wearing armor👀 Clear skies and great views ☀️ It gets even cooler when you get closer✨ It’s big when you see it up close! The height is 30 meters On holidays, you may have to wait two hours to enter the castle.

Since it was a weekday morning, I was able to get in after waiting for 5 minutes! Shoes are strictly prohibited inside Matsumoto Castle, so put your shoes in a bag. In winter, the ground is cold without ground socks ⚠️ Shoot a bow and arrow at the enemy attacking the castle through this hole.

From this small hole, stones and boiling water will be released to drop enemies who are trying to enter the castle. Shachi on top of the castle There are many holes in the castle There are holes of various sizes to see and attack enemies The pillar tree that supports Matsumoto Castle

We use large, thick and fine trees. Many of the parts that make up the castle are on display. I want to use a gun to defeat the enemy through this hole. Guns of this era have a range of 60 meters The pond surrounding the castle is 60 meters from the castle

You can see that the pond was created with the idea of ​​shooting enemies entering the pond with a gun. Many types of guns that were actually used are on display. Explains how a gun works Wooden guns are long and cool unique shaped gun Actually, the stairs inside Matsumoto Castle are very steep.

Additionally, only one person can go up and down the stairs at a time. The reason is that the enemy invades the castle and attacks when climbing the stairs The stairs were so slippery and steep that I wanted to take a video, but photography was prohibited.

I would like you to visit Matsumoto Castle and see it. accessories needed for guns Top floor of Matsumoto Castle God is enshrined at the highest point Everyone was taking pictures 📸 Let’s take a look at the scenery 👀 you can see a nice view This is where the great people held meetings.

The door is screened so you can’t see the faces of important people. Old Japanese coins lined up I went outside Free outside of Matsumoto Castle I understand that it is a castle that is strong in battle, and when I look at it again, it looks very cool ⚔️

The castle is beautifully reflected in the pond There were carp in the pond🐟 The castle is really beautifully reflected in the pond. Surrounded by a pond, it seems very difficult to attack this castle. Beautiful from any angle 🙂 Matsumoto Castle is lit up at night, so I will visit again at night 🌕

I’m hungry Eating popular ramen in Nagano 🍜 Destination is 10 minutes walk from Matsumoto Castle🚶‍♀️ Arrival at Menshu Takenaka Chicken paitan salt ramen. 💰900 yen ($6.3 €5.8) I also drink Daisetsukei sake from Nagano🍶. 💰500 yen (＄3.5　€3.2) Nagano is famous for its delicious sake.

There are many different types of ramen, so I want to try other types of ramen as well. 84% of Nagano’s land is mountains ⛰️ This sake is made with spring water from the mountain🍶 transparent and beautiful Good！ Looks delicious🍜 The scent is amazing Excited 🎶 pure white soup It had a mellow taste

The noodles were thin and very delicious 🍜 Really recommended ramen 🍜 Found a cool frog while walking 👀 It looks like it will appear in Naruto! Actually, Matsumoto City is a frog town🐸 Frogs are hiding in various places, so look for them. He looks cool with a sword ♡

There is a cute frog Jizo next to it. There was a shrine nearby⛩️ Very big torii⛩️ Nagano has many power spots such as Togakushi Shrine and Zenkoji Temple. This Yohashira Shrine is a popular power spot for locals. There was a goldfish ！！ There’s a frog hiding, but can anyone see it? Cute ♡

There was a cute cake shop! Cute cookies ♡ Cheap and cute! Let’s go to the next destination The next destination is an art museum that expands the world of everyone’s favorite Mario. walk for about 10 minutes Arrived at Matsumoto City Museum of Art The world-famous Yayoi Kusama is from Matsumoto City.

Yayoi Kusama is one of Japan’s leading artists and has collaborated with Louis Vuitton. Mario’s Pack’n Flower So powerful! I wanted to go inside but I don’t have time😭 There are too many attractive places and not enough time… Next destination is a 45 minute drive Arrival at Zenkoji Temple

Speaking of Nagano, Zenkoji is such a popular tourist spot. Zenkoji Temple, built 1400 years ago Japan’s oldest wooden building And has been selected as a national treasure A place you should visit at least once in your lifetime Explore to find out why Zenkoji is so called

It is said that there are 7,777 cobblestones laid on this ground. Because many people visit Zenkoji Temple, this stone pavement is very slippery. Let’s eat Oyaki, a famous food in Nagano! Irohado, a popular oyaki restaurant Eating oyaki flavored with nozawana and maitake mushrooms Oyaki is a local dish of Nagano.

Vegetables are wrapped in a wrapper made of flour. It had a texture similar to fried rice cake and was very delicious👍 One oyaki 270 yen ($1.8 €1.7) Now that you’ve had your fill, it’s time to get back to exploring. This cow is treated as an incarnation of God.

The areas that everyone strokes are completely different colors. Touch♡ Six Jizo statues lined up Jizo who saves people from suffering All Jizo statues have different poses. colorful fortune slips Now let’s enter Zenkoji Temple. 💰600 yen ($4.2 €3.8) This is called Sanmon! It’s big and luxurious⭐️ You can climb the mountain gate

Let’s climb up right away. 💰500 yen ($3.5 €3.2) Amazing scenery ⭐️ Can you see the Oyaki shop? National treasure main hall overlooking Nagano The temple you can see in front of you is the main hall, which is a national treasure. Exposure to the smoke coming out of this pot will make you healthy.

When you get close, you can see a huge amount of smoke 🔥 I’ve been exposed to a lot of smoke, so I’m sure I’ll be healthy🙏 There are many temples in Zenkoji Temple.

The golden thing you see in the back is 5 tons, and if you can turn it, your wish will come true. Turning this has the same effect as chanting a sutra. I’ve turned it around a lot 😆 There are many temples and many things to see.

I’m sad that I can’t take my time to see each one because I have to go to Matsumoto Castle at night 😭 I think I’ll take a closer look next time ⛩️ There are not many people in this area Photography was prohibited in the main hall of the National Treasure…

Inside the main hall, go down the stairs and walk 45 meters down a dark road with no light. There is a key along the way, and if you can touch the key, something wonderful will happen. I couldn’t touch it 😭 There were also fine Buddhist statues and luxurious Buddhist altars.

It was an amazing sight, so I wanted to take a picture of it and show it to everyone 👀 There is the most amazing god inside the main hall. The name of the god is Ikko Sanzon Amida Nyorai. Even the monks who work here cannot see it. It’s strange, isn’t it?

There are many mysterious things about Zenkoji Temple, and good things will happen if you go there. I’m walking behind the main hall Many people put their wishes on votive tablets. There are many types of ema Cute ♡ Let’s count if there are really 7777 cobblestones👩‍🏫

I have to go back soon to see Matsumoto Castle lit up. This road is called Nakamise Dori. There are over 50 restaurants and souvenir shops. It’s fun just walking around As it was evening, there were fewer people. Let’s walk Actually, I haven’t been to the beginning of Zenkoji Temple yet.

Go to the starting point of Zenkoji Temple This is where Zenkoji Temple began Still under repair You can see the Sanmon gate in the back. Lastly, I’m going to try the carp taiyaki. There are various flavors, each costing 190 yen ($1.3 €1.2) Cute ♡ I came to a hotel near Matsumoto Castle.

You can walk to Matsumoto Castle in about 5 minutes. Southern Cross Inn Matsumoto costs 6,400 yen per night. ($44.9 €41.2) Free drinks Free bicycle rental It was a room on the top floor simple room There were two types of pillows with different shapes. TV, two mirrors, electric kettle

There were plenty of outlets and Wifi. Hair dryer, cup, coffee refrigerator A little old unit bath Peace of mind in a well-cleaned and clean room I’m hungry··· I’m going to have dinner It’s a newspaper vending machine! First time seeing it📰 I lived in Japan and saw it for the first time! !

There is a popular katsudon restaurant near the hotel, so let’s go there. It’s a shop called Katsugen. Large quantity, cheap, and delicious The interior of the store has a calm Japanese atmosphere. I had the pork cutlet mille-feuille set meal🐖. 1650 yen ($11.5 €10.6) Freshly fried cutlet 🍴

It was very delicious and my stomach was full🐷 Arriving at Matsumoto Castle at night I’m looking forward to seeing Matsumoto Castle lit up⭐️ ！！ I can see it🏯 cool The light from the lanterns is good🔥 The path to the gate has a nice atmosphere. Beautiful reflection in the pond ♡

There is a swan👀 It seems that swans live in Matsumoto Castle. It must have been there in the morning… luxurious and splendid Let me know in the comments which is cooler: Matsumoto Castle during the day or Matsumoto Castle at night 🎶 carp is swimming I wonder how many there are?

There are carp with various patterns. Matsumoto Castle at night has a strong atmosphere. Good to see you! Let’s take a walk to the place where there were many frogs. Stylish soba restaurant Matsumoto Expo Museum Many modern buildings 5 daruma brothers funny Face Yohashira Shrine I went to in the morning ⛩️

This is where the frog that went in the morning is hiding. There is a frog hiding in the sign above the light in the upper left. The atmosphere is stylish at night 🌕 cute! What book are you reading? There’s a frog above the light in the upper left corner. !!

Pizza vending machine 🍕 Looks delicious🤤 Let’s buy it next time 🍕 I found a cool place! Good atmosphere On this trip, we went to Matsumoto Castle, ramen, Zenkoji Temple, katsudon, and Mario’s worldview museum. I was able to visit many sightseeing spots in Nagano in one day🚗

Thank you for experiencing the journey with me 🙂 Next week, we will share the charms of Japan that even Japanese people don’t know about. Please subscribe to the channel and look forward to next week’s video ♡ I hope everyone has a wonderful day until next week. Bye bye👋

[Japan Nagano vlog]We went around eating Nagano’s famous ramen, popular katsudon, and Zenkoji Temple🤤
Matsumoto Castle is one of the national treasures and is famous for its beautiful appearance.
I went to see Matsumoto Castle in the morning and at night because it was lit up🏯
I visited Zenkoji Temple for the first time, which is said to be a place every Japanese person should visit once in their lifetime ⛩️
Zenkoji Temple is also famous as a power spot and I have prayed a lot 🙏

This is the place I visited this time

Matsumoto Castle
📍 4-1 Marunouchi, Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture
💻 https://www.tripadvisor.jp/Attraction_Review-g298118-d320181-Reviews-Matsumoto_Castle-Matsumoto_Nagano_Prefecture_Koshinetsu_Chubu.html

Menshu Takenaka
📍 2-10-17 Chuo, Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture
💻 https://www.tripadvisor.jp/Restaurant_Review-g298118-d16882470-Reviews-Menshu_Takenaka-Matsumoto_Nagano_Prefecture_Koshinetsu_Chubu.html

Matsumoto City Museum of Art
📍 4-2-22 Chuo, Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture
💻 https://www.tripadvisor.jp/Attraction_Review-g298118-d4367510-Reviews-Matsumoto_City_Museum_of_Art-Matsumoto_Nagano_Prefecture_Koshinetsu_Chubu.html

Zenkoji
📍 491-i Naganomotozencho, Nagano City, Nagano Prefecture
💻 https://www.tripadvisor.jp/Attraction_Review-g298565-d324917-Reviews-Zenko_ji_Temple-Nagano_Nagano_Prefecture_Koshinetsu_Chubu.html

Katsugen
📍 4-9-7 Ote, Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture
💻https://www.tripadvisor.jp/Restaurant_Review-g298118-d7407582-Reviews-Katsugen_Main_Store-Matsumoto_Nagano_Prefecture_Koshinetsu_Chubu.html

Southern Cross Inn Matsumoto
📍 4-9-3 Ote, Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture
💻https://www.tripadvisor.jp/Hotel_Review-g298118-d1098462-Reviews-Southern_Cross_Inn_Matsumoto-Matsumoto_Nagano_Prefecture_Koshinetsu_Chubu.html

🕰️Time line🕰️
00:00 Opening
00:13 Matsumoto Castle
11:26 Lunch ramen
13:56 Frog
17:47 Matsumoto City Museum of Art
19:01 Zenkoji
30:46 Hotel
34:17 Dinner Cutlet
35:19 Matsumoto Castle illuminated
38:40 Matsumoto city walk

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