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Matsushiro Castle Park
Less than 5-minutes walk from the centre of the town’s Tourist Information Center, Matsushiro Castle Park is open all year round but at its most spectacular in spring, when the many cherry blossom tr...The Sanada Family Residence
The Sanada Residence was built in 1864, prior to the large-scale demolition followed by fire that destroyed Matsushiro Castle. As such, the Sanada Residence is the only remaining building with a dire...Matsushiro Bunbu Literary & Military Arts School
Also referred to as the ‘Matsushiro Bunbu Gakko’ and ‘Old School for Literary and Military Arts’, the school was instituted in 1855 to educate the sons of high-status samurai in martial arts, traditi...Samurai & Traditional Experiences in Matsushiro
Formerly a school for the sons of samurai, the Matsushiro Bunbu Literary & Military Arts School is one of Matsushiro’s most interesting destinations and from Monday to Friday, offers visitors to ...Former Higuchi Residence
Located nearby other popular attractions including the Sanada Treasures Museum, Sanada Residence, and Bunbu Literary & Military School, visitors’ eyes will be drawn large thatch-roof of the forme...Zozan Shrine
Dedicated to Zozan Sakuma (1811-1864) – an important figure in Japanese history who played an influential role in advocating for Japan to open-up to the world after a long period of isolation – Zozan...Yamadera Jyozan Residence
One of Matsushiro’s best-preserved historic residences, Yamadera Jyozan was once home to a middle-ranking samurai family. The distinctive front gate – the longest in Matsushiro - and exterior walls a...Sanada Treasures Museum
Once the rulers of Matsushiro and an important family in both regional and Japanese history, the Sanada clan are synonymous with the town and its samurai heritage. The large Sanada Treasures Museum h...Zozan Imperial Wartime Tunnels
Officially known as the 'Matsushiro Daihonei' or ‘Matsushiro Underground Imperial Headquarters’, the Zozan Tunnels are a series of extensive subterranean passageways, bunkers and living areas e...
