In-depth article
Matsumoto, Nagano
Matsumoto Castle
松本城
A black keep built for war is joined to a red-railed moon-viewing turret built in a time of peace.
Japan's 100 Fine Castles No. 27CastleFlatland
Japan Castle Atlas
Ishikawa Yasunaga
石川康長
Son of Ishikawa Kazumasa and the second lord of Matsumoto Castle. He continued his father's work and built the keep that still stands today.
Historical record
Story
Matsumoto City's official view is that the keep was built under Yasunaga in 1593–94. The castle's largest stone, the Genba Stone of about 22.5 tons, is said to have been hauled in on his orders and is named after his court title, Genba-no-kami.
Connected castles
In-depth article
ManishprabhuneCC BY 4.0Wikimedia Commons
built the keepRecord source: article
Sources
- 1天守築造年代(国宝松本城 公式サイト)Checked:
- 2黒門・太鼓門(国宝松本城 公式サイト)Checked: