Overlooking the Castle Town and Northern Alps from the National Treasure Tower
About this spot
This is one of Japan's oldest existing five-story, six-tiered castle towers, retaining the appearance of the Warring States period. The beautiful contrast between the black lacquered boards and white plaster walls makes it one of Japan's five National Treasure castles. The interior of the tower features steep stairs, and you can closely observe features designed for warfare such as gun turrets and arrow slits. From the top floor, you can overlook the Matsumoto castle town and the magnificent Northern Alps mountains that rise behind it.
Fireworks details
Name: 夏まつり松本ぼんぼん
Date & time: 8/1 (Sat) 17:30–19:18
Venue: 松本市・中心市街地(松本駅〜松本城周辺)
松本駅から松本城周辺にかけての中心市街地を舞台に開かれる「夏まつり松本ぼんぼん」です。2026年は8月1日(土)17時30分から19時18分にかけて開催され、市民有志や企業、学校など数多くの踊り連が「ぼんぼん、ぼんぼこぼん」の掛け声とともに市街地を踊り歩きます。誰でも自由に踊りの輪に加わることができるのが松本ぼんぼんの魅力で、観光客も気軽に参加できる開放的な雰囲気が特徴です。このコースでは、昼間に城下町の見どころを巡ったあと、夕方からその同じ通りが踊りの熱気に包まれる様子を体感するという流れにしています。
Tips
開催時間中は松本駅から松本城にかけての一帯で交通規制が敷かれます。公共交通機関の利用が安心です。踊りの輪に加わりたい場合は、当日の案内看板や係員の指示に従いましょう。
Tips
It is about a 15-minute walk from JR Matsumoto Station. Admission is required to view the inside of the tower, and it may take time to enter during crowded times. Since the stairs are steep, small children should carefully climb and descend using the railings.
Best time to visit
Takes about 1 hour. Morning to early afternoon is relatively less crowded and allows for leisurely viewing.
Access & map
〒390-0873 Nagano Prefecture, Matsumoto City, Maruno-uchi 4-1
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2026 Summer Festival Matsumoto Bonbon Full-Day Course
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