Matsumaejō Castle Ruins Photos

The official name of Matsumae Castle is Fukuyama Castle. It is a castle town in Hokkaido and a Japanese-style castle of Japanese architecture. The shogunate was built in 1854 (the first year of Ansei) to strengthen defenses in the north. As the stage of the Meiji Restoration War, it was captured by the old shogunate army led by Hijikata Toshizo and others. The present castle was rebuilt after two fires, and the Honmaru Gomon Gate, which retains its appearance at that time, has been designated as a national important cultural property. Inside the castle tower, armor, clothing, data from the feudal era, etc. are displayed, as well as the works of Kaneko Gutei, a famous Japanese calligrapher from Matsumae. Matsumae Castle is a famous place for cherry blossoms in Hokkaido. The Matsumae Park surrounding Matsumae Castle covers a vast area. From late April to late May, 10,000 cherry trees of 250 species bloom beautifully, with Matsumae Castle and the Tsugaru Sea as the background. , is spectacular and beautiful, and was selected as one of the 100 Best Sakura Spots in Japan. Among them, the representative 130 kinds of cherry blossoms are preserved in the "Sakurami Honen" located in one corner of the park, which can be called a "living cherry blossom picture book". At night, the paper lanterns light up, illuminating the cherry blossom trees and the entire Matsumae Castle, creating a fantastic world. Various events such as samurai parades, cherry blossom viewing parties, and product exchange events are also held here.

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