Verified Oct 8, 2026
Matsumoto Castle
Castle or palace · Matsumoto · Japan 🇯🇵
Only official site
matsumoto-castle.jp
Admission prices
Adult
¥1,200
Adult · Individual · Paper Ticket (On-Site)
¥1,300
Child
Children (Ages 6-15) · Individual
¥400
Adult · Group 20 pax & above · E-Ticket
¥1,080
Children (Ages 6-15) · Group 20 pax & above
¥360
Free
Children aged 5 and under
Free entry
free
stated on matsumoto-castle.jp/eng/info · checked 2026-10-07
Matsumoto Castle Admission · Adult · Children (Ages 6-15) · Remarks · Individual · E-Ticket · ¥1,200 · ¥400 · Timed Entry Only · Paper Ticket · ¥1,300 · ¥400 · On-Site Ticket · Group 20 pax & above · E-Ticket · ¥1,080 · ¥360 · Timed Entry Only · Paper Ticket · On-Site Ticket · * Children aged 5 and under enter free.
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Matsumoto Castle: address
国宝 松本城 松本市丸の内4-1Open in Google Maps →✓ matsumoto-castle.jp/eng/access · 2026-10-07Matsumoto Castle: opening hours
Matsumoto Castle is open year-round except between December 29 and 31. Regular Hours · 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (last entry at 4:30 p.m.) · Golden Week Extended Hours · 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (last entry at 5:30 p.m.)✓ matsumoto-castle.jp/eng/info · 2026-10-07Matsumoto Castle: closing days
Matsumoto Castle is open year-round except between December 29 and 31.✓ matsumoto-castle.jp/eng/info · 2026-10-07Matsumoto Castle: what should I know before visiting?
On average, visitors spend between 45 and 60 minutes inside the castle. … Shoes must be removed inside the castle. Bags are distributed at the castle entrance, and guests should place their shoes in a bag and carry them while inside. … Matsumoto Castle tickets are time-specified. Valid for 2 days, and cannot be cancelled after purchase.✓ matsumoto-castle.jp/eng/info · 2026-10-07Matsumoto Castle: how to get there
<Train> Approximately 15 minutes' walk from Matsumoto Station on the Shinonoi JR Line … Departing from Matsumoto Station, Oshiroguchi stop, to Matsumotojo-Shiyakushomae stop, approximately 10 mins'. ride … For those coming by car On the Nagano Expressway, approximately 3 km. (15 mins.) to Matsumoto City downtown area from the Matsumoto Exit.✓ matsumoto-castle.jp/eng/access · 2026-10-07Matsumoto Castle: parking
Closest Parking Areas Municipal Matsumoto Castle Gate Parking Area 2-3-10, Ote, Matsumoto-shi Approximately 5 minutes' walk to Matsumoto Castle Open 7:30 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.✓ matsumoto-castle.jp/eng/access · 2026-10-07Matsumoto Castle: is it wheelchair accessible?
The Great Keep is a six-story building with steep, narrow stairs and no elevator. To preserve the castle’s historic architecture, no accessibility features have been added. Reaching the sixth floor requires ascending approximately 140 steps with a maximum grade of 61°.✓ matsumoto-castle.jp/eng/info · 2026-10-07Matsumoto Castle: are dogs allowed?
Pets are prohibited in the Honmaru Garden and inside the castle. This includes pets in carriers and bags. Certified service dogs are allowed, but permission must be obtained in advance from the castle management office.✓ matsumoto-castle.jp/eng/info · 2026-10-07
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